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    • Discovering Hope in the Psalms Bible Study
    • Psalm 1 – Be Like a Tree
    • Psalm 2 – Holy Hill
    • Psalm 51 – Clean Heart
    • Ch. 4 – Psalm 23 – Lord is My Shepherd
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Discovering Hope in the Psalms Online Bible Study

JOIN ME FOR THIS FREE • 8 WEEK • ONLINE BIBLE STUDY!

Do you want to experience more hope in your life?
Delight in the One who is able to shine light into the midst of darkness?
My friend… I do believe you’re in the right place!

Discovering Hope in the Psalms was written and designed to encourage your heart to hope as you interact with the Psalms in a multitude of ways… because the more ways we interact with scripture, the better we remember… and apply… its truth to our lives!

You are invited to join me on this eight-week journey through the Psalms
where together we will delight in the Lord and discover the glorious hope that is ours in Christ.

With each chapter…
• you will dive deep into what the Psalms teach about hope.
• you will be encouraged to set hope alive in your heart
• and you will be inspired to express your faith through your own personal style of creativity!
**please note… no artistic ability required**

Every Tuesday we will gather together in our own private FB Group where I will guide us through each chapter via FB Live and we can interact together! Rest assured that even if you can’t make the meeting time the videos will remain posted for you to watch anytime after.

Each session will begin promptly at 6:06 pm PT (7:06 MT – 8:06 CT – 9:06 ET) and last between 40 minutes to an hour.

FREE… DOWNLOAD and GIVEAWAY… EVERY WEEK OF THE STUDY!

Once you sign up… you will be taken to a new page with  the link to our Private FB Group
and links to download your first HOPE printables… including a schedule of the dates we’ll meet!

**PLEASE READ* 

WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR THE BIBLE STUDY YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SUBSCRIBED
TO RECEIVE MY NEWSLETTER AND AS A BONUS… YOU WILL RECEIVE
A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH THE PASSWORD TO MY “HIDDEN TREASURES PRINTABLE LIBRARY!”

Purchase your Discovering Hope in the Psalms Bible Study today!
or on Amazon.com here

For more information and resources to help you in Discovering Hope in the Psalms … visit www.discoveringhopeinthepsalms.com
To join in the fun and share with others… join us in the Discovering Hope in the Psalms with Karla Facebook Group!
And for more inspiration… visit me here on my FaceBook Page


Here are the blog posts I’ve written for each chapter… with a few yet to come!

CHAPTER 1 – Psalm 1: The Hope of God’s Blessing
BlogPost: Creating Outside the Lines – Step by Step

CHAPTER 2 – Psalm 2: The Hope of Messiah’s Reign
BlogPost: A Royal Color Palette for the King of Kings…

CHAPTER 3 – Psalm 51: The Hope of Mercy
BlogPost: Going Beyond the Borders

CHAPTER 4 – Psalm 23: The Hope of the Lord’s Good Care
BlogPost:  Simple Steps to Choosing a Color Palette

CHAPTER 5 – Psalm 73: Hope When Life Seems Unfair
BlogPost: Coming Soon

CHAPTER 6 – Psalms 42-43: Finding Hope When Downcast
BlogPost: Coming Soon

CHAPTER 7 – Psalm 71: Continual Hope
BlogPost: Coming Soon

CHAPTER 8 – Psalms 30 and 146: Hope Fulfilled
BlogPost: Coming Soon

Endorsements

What an incredibly unique and creative Bible study Pam, Jean, and Karla have created! It’s multilayered, dimensional, theologically rich, touching the senses—enlightening the mind, capturing the heart. Well done, beloved Sisters! Thank you for this gift.

Kay Arthur, Co-Founder Precept Ministries, International, www.precept.org

I can’t say enough about how much I love the encouragement, the inspiration, and (most of all) the delightful details woven through Discovering Hope in the Psalms. This book grabs my attention in the most wonderfully whimsical way!

Darlene Schacht, author of Messy Beautiful Love: Hope and Redemption for Real-Life Marriages, timewarpwife.com

What a rich treasury of insights, instruction, and inspiration. Discovering Hope in the Psalms can only create great joy and confidence. I can see this book being used over and over again, drawing the student into God’s eternal truths and resulting in a deeper level of hope.

Kathy Collard Miller, speaker and author of over 50 books, including Pure Hearted: The Blessings of Living Out God’s Glory, KathyCollardMiller.com

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I feel like a tortoise running a 100 mile marathon I feel like a tortoise running a 100 mile marathon!! Haha!! But I’m not giving up. Woohoo!

DAY 18/100  cactus flower

#100dayproject #the100dayproject #cactus flowers
So my daughter… @michelleallenart is the one who So my daughter… @michelleallenart is the one who encouraged me to do this challenge… and she is beyond day 33. Me… day 17! The days just go by so quickly and… to be honest… there’s been days I’ve just made excuses not to go to the studio because I’m not happy with what I’m painting and I’ve been frustrated. However… I know God has a plan here so I’m not giving up… so stay tuned. 

Love you my friends for your encouragement!

Day 17… Oleander from my courtyard. 

#100dayproject #the100dayproject #oleanderflower
I pruned my lantana shrubs a few days ago and tuck I pruned my lantana shrubs a few days ago and tucked a few of the trimmings in this adorable little vase and couldn’t resist trying to paint them. 

I also discovered that lantanas symbolize fierce love and wild energy! Oh goodness… wild energy seems so long ago! Haha! But what joy is ours when we are fiercely in love with the Lord! Amen?

Hmmm… I was thinking about adding a pattern to the tablecloth but maybe a verse about love would be better. Any suggestions?

Day16/100 

#the100dayproject #100dayproject #lantanaflowers #inmycourtyard
My pomegranate tree has more flowers this year tha My pomegranate tree has more flowers this year than last, and I’m praying a few of the blossoms hold on and actually develop into fruit! Made me think of how God looks at us… wanting us to hold on to Him in faith so that we too can bear fruit… for His glory. Inspired by Jesus’ fig tree parable in Luke 13 if you want to go check it out.

And who knew there were pomegranate songs? Haha!

Day 15/100 

#the100dayproject #100dayproject #pomegranateblossom #befruitful
Did you know that when Jesus was talking about the Did you know that when Jesus was talking about the “lilies of the field” in Luke 12… He was most likely directing their gaze to the rivers of scarlet poppies blooming on the hillside nearby? Of course, since I’m presently painting florals, I couldn’t resist the poppy.

I shared more about God’s encouragement through this passage in my newsletter last Monday if you’re interested. (Link in bio)

Day 14/100

#the100dayproject #100dayproject #scarletpoppies #youreworthmore
My 100 Day Project was rudely interrupted last wee My 100 Day Project was rudely interrupted last week by a nasty little bug that rendered me worthless on every level! However… I’m better and back it! 

This one is 16x20 and because I wrote my own rules and count a day… not by a painting finished… but by days spent in the studio…it represents days 11, 12, and 13. I must admit… I’m enjoying this challenge more than I expected. Yay and thank You Lord. 

What do you think?

#100dayproject #the100dayproject #vaseofflowers #acryliconcanvas
I love when these little cuties visit the feeder j I love when these little cuties visit the feeder just outside my window! They always remind of how God’s greatest gifts can come in tiny little packages! 

Day 10/100

#the100dayproject #the100dayproject2026 #100dayproject #hummingbirdart
I know I’m not following all the rules but havin I know I’m not following all the rules but having this nudge to get out in the studio and just paint whatever feels good. Even though I do see some designs that might be nice for notecards, that’s not my reason for doing this. 

I want to play and maybe find my new style that fits with this new season of my life. Even at 74 yo, it’s never too late to learn something new and it’s okay to just play. True? 

Curious… are you learning something new today?

Day 9/100

#the100dayproject #the100dayproject2026 #100dayproject #birdart #justforfun
Took a break to spend time with family from out of Took a break to spend time with family from out of town but… I’m back!!

And I must confess… I’m enjoying the challenge more than I expected!

Day 8/100

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Simple. Sweet. Just for fun. Day7/100 #the100da Simple. Sweet. Just for fun. 

Day7/100

#the100dayproject #the100dayproject2026 #100dayproject #flowerpower
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