The Master's Garden with Sylvia Thomson #204
- Danielle Derks Zapchenk
- Aug 6
- 1 min read
Updated: 3 days ago

Have you ever felt contained without the freedom to grow? Meet author, speaker, writing coach and artist Sylvia Thomson. She wrote her own parable story for you today and walks us through what it was like to grow up in a legalistic church. We get to explore her journey to find freedom and creativity. Sylvia shares her personal parable, "The Master's Garden," which reflects her experiences of feeling constrained and her eventual liberation. Through candid conversations, Sylvia discusses the challenges of overcoming perfectionism and how she found her voice and purpose. Remember your parable showcases how God is our Master Gardener who loves us so.
Reflection Questions
What parts of Sylvia’s parable connected with your story the most?
How has perfectionism or people pleasing discouraged your growth beyond the planter?
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