Enjoy a few photos from the Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ event on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Prairie Village, Kan. Our deepest thanks for Theresa Bridges for her wonderful photography!
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Debi and Fawn ad lib as they prepare to lead women in singing the event's theme song, "Where There is Faith" by 4HIM. [buy song] [read lyrics] |
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You've heard of "dance like no one's watching"? We belted out the theme song like no one's listening! Each time we sang it, we put on fun sunglasses and imagined ourselves in our cars with the volume up and the windows down. Fun! |
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Our last session -- always fresh and unscripted -- is everyone's favorite. |
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After each teaching session in the main auditorium, women went to assigned tables in various classrooms. There, they processed what they just learned through discussion and creative journaling activities. Hands down, Table Time is what women love most about the Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ event. |
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"What was your favorite part of the Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ event?"
Seeing the relationship [of Debi and Fawn] between two Christian sisters; beautiful and fun!
Small group time to be able to get to know others more intimately.
Table Time! It was amazing! Wonderful!
All the teaching with the journaling activities.
Small group time with hands-on activities for the journals.
The practical encouragement given to us; it takes [faith] from head knowledge to application.
The prayer time because it was an active way to express my heart.
The teaching sessions! Loved all the content!
The price was right [free], but the worth and value of it is beyond anything I could pay.
Loved the teaching sessions, especially the last one, "Stretch Out Your Branches." The teaching made having faith simple and understandable.
Table Time was my favorite because we put into a book creatively what we learned.
The speakers were my favorite. They were funny and used many Scriptures.
The variety of sessions and Table Time because I had an opportunity to discuss what God was teaching me and to learn from others.
Combination of teaching and small group time.
The teaching sessions used good Scripture tied in with good insight.
The acronyms -- they were easy to remember and meaningful. (One example is F.A.I.T.H.: Feelings Aside, I Trust Him.)
The facts about the mustard seed; amazing! I liked the symbolism.
All of it, but especially how God talked to me. It was so what I needed right now.
The journals, speakers, content, high level of organization. So much good info, it would be a great two-day retreat.
Debi and Fawn spoke truth that was easy to understand and applicable. They were also really fun!
The facts about the mustard seed. [The day was] very well organized yet with a relaxed atmosphere.
Meeting new women and learning how God is evident in their lives.
Rich scriptural teaching; I appreciated the themes of God's love and joy carried out in excellent teaching. Debi and Fawn led us to streams of God's living water!
How to control "the brats" [of unruly emotions]! You gave me some tools that I needed.
The five sessions and the motions that go with them, and the small group time.
Session 5 ["Stretch Out Your Branches"] was the capper. I loved the casual talk, sharing unscripted about mentoring.
The clear perspective given and encourgement to return to the truth.
I loved the teaching sessions being followed by journaling sessions that were so much fun.
The love that was poured out on me because it exhibited Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ and staying close to the living water.
Table Time and getting to know the women in my small group.
The conference as a whole, but especially the invitational prayer.
Getting to know other women, but the day went too fast!
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"What did you learn at the Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ event?"
An incredible way to grow closer in my walk with the Lord, for women, from women.
God will love me, no matter what.
How to capture my negative emotions through the use of Scripture.
I want to live as though I truly believe God!
Looking at my difficulties instead of Jesus means I am not on the road of faith.
Focus on the Who [God], not the what.
My season is okay; I'll bear fruit in God's time.
The M.U.S.T.A.R.D. acronym and how to control the "brats" of unruly emotions.
I need to get into God's word and move closer to the stream.
Just a small amount of faith keep us connected to God. Praise the Lord, my faith has now been made stronger.
Have faith in the Who -- the Lord. Stay focused!
F.A.I.T.H.: Feelings Aside, I Trust Him.
Is my faith in the Who or the what? Feelings Aside, I Trust Him.
The need to draw closer to the stream.
You become what you chase after.
The focus of my faith must always be the Who -- God, and I must stop putting it elsewhere.
Our hope should not be rooted in our circumstances, but in our papa [God].
It reaffirmed "looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith" [Hebrews 12:2] and "we don't know what to do, but our eyes are on You." [2 Chronicles 20:2]
My doubts and "what if's" can be answered because God has a plan.
I am afraid of the future; I need to trust God.
How to view emotions, and even better how to bind them.
God is faithful, and because I am created in His image, I can be faithful too!
Be steeped in God's word, then go witness and serve.
I received many needed Scriptures for various situations.
The definition of hope: "desiring some good thing with the expectation of getting it." The light bulb went on!
Stay close to the source where there is no fear.
It is my clear purpose to teach women younger than I am.
So much! I am not alone! F.A.I.T.H.! [Feelings Aside, I Trust Him]
God uses relationships to draw us closer to Him. It takes other women and a relationship with God to keep our faith rooted in God and not in "things."
M.U.S.T.A.R.D.: My Use of Scripture Takes Away Reluctance and Doubt.
Loved the pictures, the props and the illustrations of the cistern and of the tree!
It isn't about your circumstances; it's about Who you turn to and trust.
How to handle the "brats" of unruly emotions and to keep my eyes on my papa -- all of it!
I loved the use of trees to illustrate God's truth and women teaching women.
The importance of walking with other women instead of alone.
God will give me what I need to be obedient and complete His will.
To keep a smile on my faith! I am not alone.
I learned to look into my own life and saw how to bring God more fully into it.
Listen for God's direction in difficult situations; give up control.
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