Girl and the Word Devotional

A 100-day DIY devotional for Christians looking for reflections with real-life applications, hands-on creativity, and practical ways to connect with God.

A daily devotional can be such a helpful resource for anyone looking to deepen their spiritual walk or cultivate a regular Bible-reading routine. But many of them leave us thinking Now what? once we turn the final page. How are we supposed to practically apply what we've learned?

Having experienced this struggle herself, popular DIYer, influencer, and mental health advocate Anh Lin has created the Girl and the Word Devotional, which pairs insightful thoughts and reflections with creative ways to put them into action with accompanying DIYs. The 100 days of devotions are divided into 20 themed sections, such as wisdom, peace, service, and joy. The diverse range of crafts—with options for both individual and group creativity—are approachable, rich in application, and accessible to all skill levels. Some of the DIYs include

• pressed flower art
• decorative cross canvas
• seed starter tray
• homemade essential oil blend
• and so much more!

Through her calming words of encouragement and her love for all things handmade, Anh shows you how biblical truths can become ingrained not just in your heart and mind but in your body and rhythm as well. For the hundreds of thousands of viewers who have drawn inspiration from her YouTube videos and GirlandtheWord Instagram posts—which combine inspirational insights with her own DIY projects—this devotional is the perfect next step for all creatives or first-time DIYers, whether new or seasoned girls of the Word.

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