This group will be closing the end of September. I appreciate everyone who has been part of the group. I imagine you've noticed not much happens here. For now I don't see how to change that so I'm letting it go. If you are a member of Heart Doodling with Jesus you will be getting emails with details of where to find the recordings and how to attand the live, monthly workshops. If you would be interested in staying in touch send me a chat to be sure I have your email address. I currently plan to continue my podcast

Doing it imperfectly I realize I am letting the idea of not knowing exactly what I want to do or what would be most helpful, aka how to do it "right" is keeping me from doing anything. My challenge to myself, and you if you can relate, is to do one thing everyday even if I'm not doing it "right". Maybe your word is perfect or excellent. Appropriate has been coming up for me recently- in places where it's not appropriate 😀 Obviously there are times when there is a right thing to do, and less often, a "right" way to do it. There are things that are not appropriate; but not the things I'm shutting myself down for. Like how I feel. I teach this all the time. You feel what you feel. It just is. There's no appropriate or inappropriate. The thoughts and behaviors I choose can be, but not the feelings. So I'm starting the January Focus almost halfway through the month without knowing what it looks like. I want to add a comment to this post every day I recognize I was letting the "right" way keep me stuck and how I moved. I invite you to join me.

I’m trying to pick a book of the bible to work through this new year , any suggestions? Things have been a box of rocks that get shaken pretty regularly lately. i have done James before . I like to write the bible out word for word .

1. I want to remind you that the community chats- they might be called Discipleship calls - are for you to come and talk to me and other members. To build the habit of showing up I am preparing something to share. I thought maybe it felt like there wasn't room for you if I'm using it as a teaching time. You take priority! And I will not share any recordings of our discussions publicly, even in the group. 2. Would a monthly focus of some kind be helpful? Like hearing from God, Practicing being aware of your emotions, memorizing a verse? I'm open to ideas. I want this group to be a resource, a life giving place, not overwhelming or putting on a false pressure of being behind. 3. I feel like there was more but it's not there now 😆 4. I'd love to hear if you have a word r theme for 2026. Mine is resourced. I'll be talking more about that soon.

What are your favorite Christmas songs?