by admin on July 26, 2010
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When we get together to create material, we often brainstorm and talk so fast, it’s impossible to express and evaluate simultaneously.
If an idea or phrase is simmering in us or we’re stumbling through the exact wording, Fawn will say, “Let’s just say it; put the words out there in the air and see what they do.”
Sometimes the words simply hover. Then we walk around them with a finger to our lips and an occasional, “Hmm,” like viewing all angles of a sculpture at a museum. Do we like it? What is it saying? Does it fit with the other art?
Other times, the words in our hearts – finally released into the air – swoop and dive and stretch their wings. They emerged beautiful and strong; a dazzling expression ready to defy gravity and rocket a fresh thought to the stars. We grin at each other and enjoy the aerial acrobatics of a well-spoken phrase or a concept keenly defined.
At still other times, we speak an idea into the air, and the words thud to the floor. Then it’s “clean up on aisle three” and move on.
Who in your partner in creative expression? How are you alike? Different?
by admin on July 22, 2010
In this picture (seated on the right) is Kathy Klag, director of Strategic Initiatives at Stonecroft. We recently met at an area coffee shop to catch up on each other’s ministries and hear what’s new. That scorching June day called for cool drinks, so Kathy ordered a white chocolate Italian soda and we had iced blackberry tea. Perfect.
We’ve known Kathy for years, and about the ministry of Stonecroft even longer. It’s been exciting to watch the retooling of this international ministry. Perhaps the brightest distinctive is that Stonecroft is now the “go to” place for women who want to be equipped for ministry. Do you feel the call to serve in an established ministry? Or perhaps you are called to begin your own? Either way, Stonecroft offers practical resources to equip and empower you. We hope you’ll avail yourself of their support. Check ‘em out today!
by admin on July 15, 2010
We received an invitation to present Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ in Zimbabwe. That is now penciled in for September 2011. When we go there, Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ will be presented twice. The first time will be for women who are educated, speak English well and come from urban environments. Some have careers in business; others work in ministry. The second time will be for women who are not educated, do not speak English and are from rural areas. We will have our first experience of tag-team speaking with a translator!
Our second international invitation is to Germany in early 2012. Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ will be presented at least once to American women who are living and working or studying there. We may do additional teaching to German women with the aid of a translator. There’s also the possibility of a quick side trip to teach in Italy as well.
None of our international audiences have the funds to pay our travel expenses, and so we are keeping our “hope in the Who” to make a way. Please keep our ministry in your prayers as we move forward by faith.
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When we get together to create material, we often brainstorm and talk so fast, it’s impossible to express and evaluate simultaneously. 
