Where Broken Seeds Become Beautiful Gardens

A grace-filled journey of healing, creativity, and authentic faith

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Your Garden Awaits

Have you been trying to grow in rocky soil? Struggling to bloom where religious rules left you withered?

Friend, I've walked that path too. Through my own journey from church hurt to creative healing, I discovered Jesus as the Master Gardener who transforms our broken seeds into beautiful gardens.

This is for you if:

• You're tired of performing for God - constantly trying to prove your worth through spiritual activities, feeling exhausted from trying to earn His love

• You long for genuine spiritual connection - beyond Sunday services and Bible study checkboxes, craving real, intimate moments with Jesus

• You need a safe place to heal and grow - where church hurt, religious trauma, and spiritual confusion can gently transform into trust

• You're ready for authentic faith - trading religious rules for real relationship, finding freedom to be honestly you with Jesus


• You want to experience Jesus creatively - discovering Him through art, nature, and creative expression, not just traditional methods

Choose Your Path

JENNIFER’S TESTIMONY

"I spent years searching for peace in new age practices and spiritual traditions, burning sage and following Toltec wisdom, never finding the true rest my soul craved. Then Jesus showed me His garden—a place where authentic spirituality blooms without ritual or performance. Now He teaches me daily through simple moments tending plants and watching things grow. Through gentle whispers in my garden, He showed me that true peace isn't found in spiritual practices or perfect performance, but in His presence. Every plant, every season, every growing thing became His love letter to me. Where I once sought enlightenment through complicated rituals, I now find deep soul rest in simple moments with the Master Gardener. He's teaching me that growth isn't forced—it's nurtured in His perfect timing. This is the rest I was always searching for: not an escape from life, but a deep rooting in His love."

"Art became my journey of holy obedience—learning to quiet my mind and follow Holy Spirit's lead. As worship plays and my hands move, He reveals both His heart and mine. Sometimes it's prophetic direction, sometimes it's deep healing, but it's always about listening and yielding. Through each stroke and color choice, He teaches me to trust His guidance more than my own plans. What started as simple creative moments has become sacred conversations—where paint becomes prayer and canvas becomes holy ground. He's shown me that creativity isn't about perfect technique or beautiful results; it's about surrendering to His flow and allowing Him to speak through every medium. Now, each time I create, I'm reminded that He's the Master Artist who's still creating me, using every moment of obedience to paint His love story in and through my life."

No more:
• Religious striving - pushing yourself to meet others' spiritual expectations while feeling empty inside


• Empty rituals - going through motions that once held meaning but now feel hollow and heavy
• Surface-level spirituality - tired of quick fixes and shallow solutions that don't reach your soul's deep needs


• Confusion about God's voice - struggling to distinguish between religious pressure, your thoughts, and His true leading


• Pressure to perform - exhausted from trying to look, act, and pray the "right way" to feel accepted

Instead, discover:
• Genuine peace with Jesus - finding rest in His presence without having to earn it or prove yourself worthy


• Creative spiritual connection - experiencing God through art, nature, and creative expression that awakens your soul


• Grace-based growth - growing at your own pace, guided by gentle truth rather than rigid rules


• Authentic community - connecting with sisters who understand your journey and celebrate real growth


• Natural healing rhythms - allowing Jesus to tend your heart's garden with perfect timing and tender care

Your journey from broken seed to beautiful garden begins here...

BLOOMING IN THE SHADOWS

From Grief to Grace

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🍓 Look what I discovered in the Target dollar spot! This adorable strawberry vase was meant for cut flowers, but I had a different vision. With a little creativity, I transformed it into the cutest propagation station using a small water bottle and some water-loving plants. Who else loves finding budget-friendly ways to display their plant babies? 🌱✨ Tag me in your stories if you recreate this DIY - I'd love to see your spin on it! Remember, there's enough creativity to go around. 💕 @target #targetdollarspot #targetfinds #plantmama #plantsofinstagram #diydecor #homedecor #plantpropagation #budgetdecor #targethome #plantlover #plantdiy #homestyle #createandcultivate #sustainableliving #plantparenthood #christancreative #christianartist #plantsmakepeoplehappy ❤️, Jennifer @thejennifermehling
I've been guilty of doubting the gifts God blessed me with. The enemy's lies used to echo in my mind: "Who do you think you are? No one will buy your art." But over these past few years, I've been encountering God and experiencing His promises firsthand as His beloved child. "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future'" (Jeremiah 29:11). Proverbs 31:18 reminds me that "her merchandise is profitable," and the work of my hands has value. What gifting has God given you that you're hiding away? Jesus tells us, "You are the light of the world... let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:14,16). All glory belongs to Him—it's only through His grace that any of us can fully walk in our gifting. My daily prayer echoes John 3:30: "He must become greater; I must become less." ❤️, Jennifer Follow @thejennifermehling Using canvas from @blickartsupplies Paint @goldenpaints #ChristianArtist #FaithAndArt #GodGivenTalents #CreativeLife #ChristianCreative #BibleVerse #Proverbs31Woman #ChristianWomen #FaithInspired #ArtistsOfInstagram #ChristianCreators #EncouragementDaily #GodsPromises #FaithJourney #CreatedToCreate #HandmadeWithLove #ArtisticGifts #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithOverFear #BlessedAndGrateful
&quot;Slow down. Savor. Simplify.&quot; Good things take time. Home-cooked meals are better than microwave meals. Flowers don&rsquo;t always bloom in their first season&mdash;my peonies took nearly five years! God also moves at a slow, intentional p
"Slow down. Savor. Simplify." Good things take time. Home-cooked meals are better than microwave meals. Flowers don’t always bloom in their first season—my peonies took nearly five years! God also moves at a slow, intentional pace. The more I slow down and study God’s word—not out of obligation, but out of awe of His goodness—the more I see beauty everywhere. Yes, there’s a battle, but I’m choosing to focus on God as a promise keeper. The more I slow down to honor my body, the more I see God’s hand at work. The world pushes us to chase everything but Him. But Jesus paid the ultimate price so we could be free to slow down, savor, and simplify. What’s one way you’re choosing to slow down in this season? #SlowLiving #SavorTheMoment #SimplifyYourLife #FaithFilledLife #GodsTimingIsPerfect #HomemakingWithPurpose #RootedInChrist #WomenOfTheWord #ChristianCreative #PeacefulLiving #TrustingGodsPlan Follow @thejennifermehling for more inspiration!
🎨 Art pieces tell stories, and this mixed media work shares mine, layer by layer. Created during the intense season of writing and editing my book, I could only add small touches at a time - each layer representing a moment, a feeling, a prayer. This piece, "His Life is Everywhere," emerged during a season of both blooming and waiting, growth and trust. Healing has been a daily choice, showing up and seeking Jesus's guidance. While I wished for quick healing, I've learned to trust that His timing and ways are higher than mine. God's beauty surrounds us, though we often get caught in tunnel vision, focusing on life's negatives. In spring, instead of celebrating new life and blooms, we can fall into complaining about pollen. But when we choose to break free from the world's negative perspective, transformation begins. After all, He first placed us in a garden - this was no mistake. 🌸 36x24 inches$388.80 + $23.33 tax Total: $412.13 ❤️, Jennifer @thejennifermehling #ChristianArt #MixedMediaArt #PropheticArt #ChristianArtist #FaithfulArtist #ChristianCreative #JesusArt #ArtistsOfFaith #ChristianCreatives #BiblicalArt #ArtAndFaith #ChristianArtCommunity #ProphenticPainting #Healing #GardenInspired #SpringArt #BloomingSeason #GodIsGood #OriginalArtwork #ModernChristianArt
"Blooming in the Wilderness" 🌸✨ A delicate dance of pink, green, cream, and gold comes alive in this original 20x20 mixed media piece. Each brushstroke tells a story of beauty emerging from untamed spaces, reminding us that even in life's wildest moments, we can still bloom and flourish. This piece speaks to finding grace and elegance in unexpected places, just as wildflowers break through desert ground. Perfect for adding a touch of ethereal beauty to any space. Original mixed media on canvas 20" x 20" $180 + 6% sales tax) #mixedmediaart #originalartwork #abstractart #christianartist #floralstudy #contemporaryart #artforsale #modernart #homedecor ❤️, Jennifer @thejennifermehling
🍓 Look what I discovered in the Target dollar spot! This adorable strawberry vase was meant for cut flowers, but I had a different vision. With a little creativity, I transformed it into the cutest propagation station using a small water bottle and
I've been guilty of doubting the gifts God blessed me with. The enemy's lies used to echo in my mind: &quot;Who do you think you are? No one will buy your art.&quot; But over these past few years, I've been encountering God and experiencing His pro
&quot;Slow down. Savor. Simplify.&quot; Good things take time. Home-cooked meals are better than microwave meals. Flowers don&rsquo;t always bloom in their first season&mdash;my peonies took nearly five years! God also moves at a slow, intentional p
🎨 Art pieces tell stories, and this mixed media work shares mine, layer by layer. Created during the intense season of writing and editing my book, I could only add small touches at a time - each layer representing a moment, a feeling, a prayer. Th
&quot;Blooming in the Wilderness&quot; 🌸✨ A delicate dance of pink, green, cream, and gold comes alive in this original 20x20 mixed media piece. Each brushstroke tells a story of beauty emerging from untamed spaces, reminding us that even in life's