Soul Food Craft Along
Dive into a unique and spiritually enriching journey with our "Soul Food" series, inspired by Jesus's self description of being the Bread of Life. Each week, explore new creative projects that nourish both body and soul.
How It Works:
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Select a craft you would like to dwell in. You can use some of the craft options below or use your craft of choice.
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Visit our Soul Food Drive. Each week reveals new tips on how to turn your crafting into a devotional practice, as well as adding the next steps to the patterns listed below.
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Consider checking out our Bible study podcast. Each episode delves into a scripture passage that helps us more deeply examine how Jesus being the Bread of Life nourishes our soul.
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Share your progress and connect with others in our supportive online community.
Why "Soul Food"?
Just as bread sustains the body, let this series feed your soul. Following a framework of devotional crafting, experience God through various creative activities that offer spiritual nourishment and growth. Whether you're crafting, baking, writing, or making a prayer bracelet, each project is a beautiful reminder of the sustenance we find in faith.
Weekly Cross-Stitch Pattern Releases for Newbies
Progress through a beautiful and meaningful mystery design with a new section of the pattern available each week. The complete pattern reads "Bread From Heaven Gives Life to the World"
The free phrase version is ideal for beginner to intermediate stichers, using a smaller color range, is smaller in size, and a larger fabric weave.
Interested in an all inclusive kit? Get yours here.
Weekly Cross-Stitch Pattern Releases for Seasoned Stitchers
Just like the Newbie version, this advanced pattern builds adds a scenic rendition in addition to the quote.
The free landscape version is ideal for more experienced stitchers, using a wider range of colors and smaller fabric weave.
Interested in an all inclusive kit?
Creative Writing Prompts
Each episode, Pastor Laura Benton offers a selection of creative writing to listen to based on that weeks scripture reading. She then offers a creative writing prompt for you to explore the Biblical text in new ways.
Laura is a member of the writing collective Just Brave Enough, an organization that provides liturgical and educational resources centered on the often overlooked women in scripture.
Bread Recipes
Discover delicious bread recipes that you can bake each week, reflecting the sustenance found in scripture.
Curious about why we selected these breads for this week? Each week in the podcast baker Dawn Princehorn will share why she suggests this particular recipe to help us connect with God.
Morse Code Prayer Bracelet
Learn how to make a DIY Morse Code bracelet that conveys a hidden message meaningful to your heart. Using Morse code to determine the placement of beads, these bracelets can contain your favorite breath prayer, quote from scripture, or encouraging mantra.
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