The Journal

Stories of faith. Creative inspiration. Beautiful discoveries.

Welcome to The Journal—a collection of stories, encouragement, creativity, and everyday wonder.

Here you'll find reflections from The Creative House, where we grow together in faith and discover encouragement for our walk with Christ, alongside The Wonder Journal, where we wander, discover beautiful things, celebrate creativity, and gather inspiration along the way.

Whether you've come to sit for a while or wander with me, I'm glad you're here.

Come in, friend. There's always something new to discover.

CSE | Grace in Bloom

Living victoriously through grace — even in difficult soil.

These reflections explore surrender, rebuilding, identity in Christ, and learning to bloom wherever God has placed you. Here you’ll find encouragement for women walking through healing, choosing gratitude in hard seasons, and discovering that grace grows strongest in surrendered places.

Welcome to The Creative House: A Place for Faith, Creativity & Encouragement

A little about why Clean Slate Expression exists, what you'll find here, and my hope for you as we grow together in Christ—one story, one season, and one creative expression at a time. Hi, friend. I'm so glad you're here. If we were sitting together today, I'd probably pour us each a cup of coffee, find a comfortable place to sit, and start by telling you a little about why this place exists. Clean Slate Expression has grown and changed over the years. In many ways, I have to

CSE | Grace in Bloom

Cheryl Jackson

Jul 184 min read

Inside Grace in Bloom

There has always been something special about flowers. My love of everything flowers, God's creation, and His grace is the main inspiration behind the Grace in Bloom collection. That, and the smiles, comfort, and encouragement a bloom can bring to someone walking through a difficult season. 🌸 I must say, I also absolutely love photographing them. The more blooms the merrier, I say! Although, I am NOT a green thumb. A big THANK YOU to those who are. The world is certainly mor

CSE | Grace in Bloom

Cheryl Jackson

May 292 min read

The Journal

Stories of faith. Creative inspiration. Beautiful discoveries.

CSE | Grace in Bloom

Welcome to The Creative House: A Place for Faith, Creativity & Encouragement

Inside Grace in Bloom

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