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Working to keep my eyes on the Lord through everyday life.

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42 and still finding myself. Every journey looks different.

Still Becoming

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Faith Journey

Eyes on the Lord

Eyes on the Lord is a faith reflection series rooted in learning to gently refocus
on God in the middle of everyday life. These posts share honest moments of
faith, struggle, scripture, and reflection—written from a place of still
learning, still practicing, and still turning my eyes back toward Him.

Where Eyes on the Lord Began

There were moments in church when everything felt centered. The noise quieted. The world faded back. The Lord felt close, steady, and present. For a little while, it all made sense.

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When Life Took Over Again

But after leaving, it didn’t last long. Within hours, everyday life took over—work, errands, conversations, responsibilities. The calm slipped away, and the world slowly moved back into the center.

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Trying to Understand What “Center” Meant

I was often told to keep the Lord at the center—to pray more, read more, stay focused. But I struggled to understand how that was possible in the middle of real life, with everything demanding attention at once.

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A Different Way of Seeing It. Why Eyes on the Lord Exists

Over time, something clicked. Keeping my eyes on the Lord didn’t mean constant prayer or perfect habits. It meant turning my attention and heart toward Him—again and again—right where I was.

This series was created from that realization. I still mess up daily. I still get distracted. But I keep practicing the simple act of turning my eyes back toward Him.

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Embrace. Create. Inspire. A journey through everyday life.

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Creations from The Maple Falls

The Maple Falls shop is home to art created slowly and thoughtfully—coloring pages, paintings, and creative pieces made in the midst
of everyday life. These items are offered as extensions of the creative
process, shared in many forms for others to enjoy, use, and make their own.

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New creations are added slowly, as they’re made.

Hand Drawn Winter Coloring Pages

A collection of hand-drawn winter coloring pages created as part of The Maple Falls — inspired by woodland scenes, cozy moments, and everyday winter living. Each page embraces an organic, imperfect style and is made to be enjoyed at your own pace, offering space for creativity, reflection, and quiet moments throughout the season.

Hand Drawn Valentine Coloring Page

A collection of hand-drawn Valentine coloring pages created as part of The Maple Falls — inspired by gentle expressions of love, playful seasonal details, and everyday Valentine moments. Each page embraces an organic, imperfect style and is designed to be enjoyed at your own pace, offering space for creativity, reflection, and quiet moments throughout the season.

Hand Drawn Spring Coloring Pages

A hand-drawn collection of spring coloring pages inspired by bunnies, blooming flowers, decorated eggs, and soft woodland moments that reflect the gentle return of lighter days. Each page embraces an organic, imperfect style and is designed to be enjoyed at your own pace, offering space for creativity, reflection, and quiet moments as the season slowly unfolds. This collection was created as part of The Maple Falls.

Still Becoming

Finding balance in body and mind through movement, nourishment, self-worth, and learning to listen—to my body, my limits, and the season I’m in. This isn’t about fixing or arriving, but becoming, one small step at a time.

A Real & Sustainable Health Journey: Why I’m Starting Over in My 40s

1 Month into Still Becoming: This isn’t about quick fixes or perfect plans. Just one woman’s, messy journey toward balance, self-care, and healing in her 40s.

Finding Balance Among Everything

2 Months into Still Becoming: Redefining balance: Sharing how planning, flexibility, and grace is helping me find peace in a busy, unpredictable life.

Giving Grace & Letting Go of Perfectionism: A Real-Life Reflection

3 Months into Still Becoming: Struggling with perfectionism and self-judgment? Exploring how grace, patience, and prayer can help us heal mentally and emotionally.

Letting Go of Others’ Perceptions A Mental Health Reflection on Insecurity, Faith, and Healing

4 Months into Still Becoming: Struggling with insecurity or feeling misunderstood? This mental health reflection explores what it’s like to carry others’ expectations—and how time, prayer, grace, and truth brought healing.

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