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Fall Writing Retreat (In Northern California)
Focused time to write—held in a supportive, inspiring space. (Registration is open. Limited spots available.)
 • Kristin Vanderlip
My Prayer Life is a Plant
Metaphorically but mostly literally
 • Kristin Vanderlip
You're Invited to Explore the Cathartic + the Craft Sides of Writing
One for the joy of language, one for the grief that's with you—Word by Word returns this week, and Write Your Grief returns in May.
 • Kristin Vanderlip
Prompt: Resurrection
Pen & Mend Journal Prompt (No. 80) What's Asking to Come Alive in You?
 • Kristin Vanderlip
Prompt: The Beautiful Garden That is You
Pen & Mend Journal Prompt (No. 79) What's growing in your inner garden?
 • Kristin Vanderlip
Tired.
New prose poems to read or listen to about feeling Tired. [Plus, a 'happy' and a spring invitation to share]
 • Kristin Vanderlip
Lenten Creative Practices for the Spiritually Wounded or Disillusioned
Where is God in this? A personal reflection with creative invitations for your own questions and journey.
 • Kristin Vanderlip
The Mending
The Mending
Contemplative (sometimes confessional) essays and invitations exploring faith, creativity, and the art of healing a wounded heart.
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