How a Community of Creative Women Will Draw You Closer to Jesus | Gathered Around Beauty Series 01

Today, I want to chat a little bit about community and what I am learning through this process of creating one.  

With Season One of The Creating with Beauty Podcast ending, I am in awe of the women I've had the privilege to talk with.  Each one had such beautiful encouragement and wisdom that honestly changed how I look at some things in my life.  

When a creative woman opens her heart and faith to share something personal and sacred with others, I firmly believe God meets you there.  He allows the messages and techniques to speak to you in a way that someone else could completely miss.  The insight and meaning that you take away are meant just for you.  

As you may know, I am participating in the Faith Journaling Collective Summit (a FREE event on July 21-22, 2026).  Over the next 10 days, I will be featuring each of these amazing women here for you to learn a little more about them.  This way, you can easily experience how the Lord will use other beautiful and creative souls to share His love with you,  

These wonderful women are sharing meaningful ways in which they spend time with God and engage with Scripture.

Meet Amanda from Journal Point - @journalpoint. First off, her smile is contagious!! Amanda shares the most vibrant and happy mini-paintings and creative collage kits that point to Jesus. I can't wait to see what she is sharing as part of the Faith Journaling Collective Summit!! Click on her photo to follow her on Instagram.

Meet Christie!! - @createwithchristie - I love her style!! She creates the most amazing hand-lettering with doodles and artwork for paper or iPad. You can also join her Facebook group with weekly Devos & Doodles!   I can't wait to see what she is sharing as part of the Faith Journaling Collective Summit!! Click on her photo to learn more about Christie!

Meet Dale Ann!! @lovingoutloudarts - I love Dale Ann's whimsy and fun!! She creates faces, mixed media art, collage, and paper dolls! How fun is that?!!  I can't wait to see what she is sharing as part of the Faith Journaling Collective Summit!! Click on her photo to learn more about Dale Ann.

Lastly, for today, Meet Gayle! - @life.with.gayle- I love her warm and inviting style of faith and creativity. Gayle is also a Life Coach helping women live with purpose and intention. Her creativity is full of doable and whimsical opportunities for you to join in the fun.   I can't wait to see what she is sharing as part of the Faith Journaling Collective Summit!! Click on her photo to learn more about Gayle.

Ok, friends! That is all the goodness I have to share for today. This is the first post in a new series - Gathered Around Beauty! In the next one, I will share four more creative friends!