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Bring the Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ event to your area. Whether presenting to one church or to a community-wide gathering, Debi and Fawn are delighted to bring a fresh infusion of truth. Contact Debi and Fawn by clicking here.

 

I LOVED the journal and have used it ever since! Also, I loved the way you shared the verses with us so that we could look them up later! Great idea!

This retreat was wonderful for all ages. You spoke to young parents, singles and senior citizens. You did a wonderful job touching all bases. My prayers are with you as you continue this wonderful ministry.

I am encouraged by Debi and Fawn's enthusiasm for God's Word and of course enjoyed both of their storytelling abilities.

God used this retreat to jumpstart renewal in my walk with Him.

Of course I loved it! :-) Reaching nearly my 25th year as a Christian I really appreciated the infusion of truth that I received. I felt a like a very good friend was saying all the things I needed to hear and was encouraging me to again do the right thing!!

My faith journal is kept with my Bible and I have referred to it several times. Because of this retreat, I am more excited about my faith.

It was wonderful to be in an intimate setting with women who love the Lord. VERY ENCOURAGING!

The illustrations were excellent, memorable and easy to remember and apply.

I overheard one woman in the hallway: "The only problem with Debi and Fawn speaking is that you can't go to the bathroom for fear of missing something."

I LOVED the journal and have used it ever since! Also, I loved the way you shared the verses with us so that we could look them up later! Great idea!

This retreat was wonderful for all ages. You spoke to young parents, singles and senior citizens. You did a wonderful job touching all bases. My prayers are with you as you continue this wonderful ministry.

I am encouraged by Debi and Fawn's enthusiasm for God's Word and of course enjoyed both of their storytelling abilities.

God used this retreat to jumpstart renewal in my walk with Him.

Of course I loved it! :-) Reaching nearly my 25th year as a Christian I really appreciated the infusion of truth that I received. I felt a like a very good friend was saying all the things I needed to hear and was encouraging me to again do the right thing!!

My faith journal is kept with my Bible and I have referred to it several times. Because of this retreat, I am more excited about my faith.

It was wonderful to be in an intimate setting with women who love the Lord. VERY ENCOURAGING!

The illustrations were excellent, memorable and easy to remember and apply.

I overheard one woman in the hallway: "The only problem with Debi and Fawn speaking is that you can't go to the bathroom for fear of missing something."

I LOVED the journal and have used it ever since! Also, I loved the way you shared the verses with us so that we could look them up later! Great idea!

This retreat was wonderful for all ages. You spoke to young parents, singles and senior citizens. You did a wonderful job touching all bases. My prayers are with you as you continue this wonderful ministry.

I am encouraged by Debi and Fawn's enthusiasm for God's Word and of course enjoyed both of their storytelling abilities.

God used this retreat to jumpstart renewal in my walk with Him.

Of course I loved it! :-) Reaching nearly my 25th year as a Christian I really appreciated the infusion of truth that I received. I felt a like a very good friend was saying all the things I needed to hear and was encouraging me to again do the right thing!!

My faith journal is kept with my Bible and I have referred to it several times. Because of this retreat, I am more excited about my faith.

It was wonderful to be in an intimate setting with women who love the Lord. VERY ENCOURAGING!

The illustrations were excellent, memorable and easy to remember and apply.

I overheard one woman in the hallway: "The only problem with Debi and Fawn speaking is that you can't go to the bathroom for fear of missing something."

I LOVED the journal and have used it ever since! Also, I loved the way you shared the verses with us so that we could look them up later! Great idea!

This retreat was wonderful for all ages. You spoke to young parents, singles and senior citizens. You did a wonderful job touching all bases. My prayers are with you as you continue this wonderful ministry.

I am encouraged by Debi and Fawn's enthusiasm for God's Word and of course enjoyed both of their storytelling abilities.

God used this retreat to jumpstart renewal in my walk with Him.

Of course I loved it! :-) Reaching nearly my 25th year as a Christian I really appreciated the infusion of truth that I received. I felt a like a very good friend was saying all the things I needed to hear and was encouraging me to again do the right thing!!

My faith journal is kept with my Bible and I have referred to it several times. Because of this retreat, I am more excited about my faith.

It was wonderful to be in an intimate setting with women who love the Lord. VERY ENCOURAGING!

The illustrations were excellent, memorable and easy to remember and apply.

I overheard one woman in the hallway: "The only problem with Debi and Fawn speaking is that you can't go to the bathroom for fear of missing something."

I LOVED the journal and have used it ever since! Also, I loved the way you shared the verses with us so that we could look them up later! Great idea!

This retreat was wonderful for all ages. You spoke to young parents, singles and senior citizens. You did a wonderful job touching all bases. My prayers are with you as you continue this wonderful ministry.

I am encouraged by Debi and Fawn's enthusiasm for God's Word and of course enjoyed both of their storytelling abilities.

God used this retreat to jumpstart renewal in my walk with Him.

Of course I loved it! :-) Reaching nearly my 25th year as a Christian I really appreciated the infusion of truth that I received. I felt a like a very good friend was saying all the things I needed to hear and was encouraging me to again do the right thing!!

My faith journal is kept with my Bible and I have referred to it several times. Because of this retreat, I am more excited about my faith.

It was wonderful to be in an intimate setting with women who love the Lord. VERY ENCOURAGING!

The illustrations were excellent, memorable and easy to remember and apply.

I overheard one woman in the hallway: "The only problem with Debi and Fawn speaking is that you can't go to the bathroom for fear of missing something."

I LOVED the journal and have used it ever since! Also, I loved the way you shared the verses with us so that we could look them up later! Great idea!

This retreat was wonderful for all ages. You spoke to young parents, singles and senior citizens. You did a wonderful job touching all bases. My prayers are with you as you continue this wonderful ministry.

I am encouraged by Debi and Fawn's enthusiasm for God's Word and of course enjoyed both of their storytelling abilities.

God used this retreat to jumpstart renewal in my walk with Him.

Of course I loved it! :-) Reaching nearly my 25th year as a Christian I really appreciated the infusion of truth that I received. I felt a like a very good friend was saying all the things I needed to hear and was encouraging me to again do the right thing!!

My faith journal is kept with my Bible and I have referred to it several times. Because of this retreat, I am more excited about my faith.

It was wonderful to be in an intimate setting with women who love the Lord. VERY ENCOURAGING!

The illustrations were excellent, memorable and easy to remember and apply.

I overheard one woman in the hallway: "The only problem with Debi and Fawn speaking is that you can't go to the bathroom for fear of missing something."

I LOVED the journal and have used it ever since! Also, I loved the way you shared the verses with us so that we could look them up later! Great idea!

This retreat was wonderful for all ages. You spoke to young parents, singles and senior citizens. You did a wonderful job touching all bases. My prayers are with you as you continue this wonderful ministry.

I am encouraged by Debi and Fawn's enthusiasm for God's Word and of course enjoyed both of their storytelling abilities.

God used this retreat to jumpstart renewal in my walk with Him.

Of course I loved it! :-) Reaching nearly my 25th year as a Christian I really appreciated the infusion of truth that I received. I felt a like a very good friend was saying all the things I needed to hear and was encouraging me to again do the right thing!!

My faith journal is kept with my Bible and I have referred to it several times. Because of this retreat, I am more excited about my faith.

It was wonderful to be in an intimate setting with women who love the Lord. VERY ENCOURAGING!

The illustrations were excellent, memorable and easy to remember and apply.

I overheard one woman in the hallway: "The only problem with Debi and Fawn speaking is that you can't go to the bathroom for fear of missing something."

I LOVED the journal and have used it ever since! Also, I loved the way you shared the verses with us so that we could look them up later! Great idea!

This retreat was wonderful for all ages. You spoke to young parents, singles and senior citizens. You did a wonderful job touching all bases. My prayers are with you as you continue this wonderful ministry.

I am encouraged by Debi and Fawn's enthusiasm for God's Word and of course enjoyed both of their storytelling abilities.

God used this retreat to jumpstart renewal in my walk with Him.

Of course I loved it! :-) Reaching nearly my 25th year as a Christian I really appreciated the infusion of truth that I received. I felt a like a very good friend was saying all the things I needed to hear and was encouraging me to again do the right thing!!

My faith journal is kept with my Bible and I have referred to it several times. Because of this retreat, I am more excited about my faith.

It was wonderful to be in an intimate setting with women who love the Lord. VERY ENCOURAGING!

The illustrations were excellent, memorable and easy to remember and apply.

I overheard one woman in the hallway: "The only problem with Debi and Fawn speaking is that you can't go to the bathroom for fear of missing something."

I LOVED the journal and have used it ever since! Also, I loved the way you shared the verses with us so that we could look them up later! Great idea!

This retreat was wonderful for all ages. You spoke to young parents, singles and senior citizens. You did a wonderful job touching all bases. My prayers are with you as you continue this wonderful ministry.

I am encouraged by Debi and Fawn's enthusiasm for God's Word and of course enjoyed both of their storytelling abilities.

God used this retreat to jumpstart renewal in my walk with Him.

Of course I loved it! :-) Reaching nearly my 25th year as a Christian I really appreciated the infusion of truth that I received. I felt a like a very good friend was saying all the things I needed to hear and was encouraging me to again do the right thing!!

My faith journal is kept with my Bible and I have referred to it several times. Because of this retreat, I am more excited about my faith.

It was wonderful to be in an intimate setting with women who love the Lord. VERY ENCOURAGING!

The illustrations were excellent, memorable and easy to remember and apply.

I overheard one woman in the hallway: "The only problem with Debi and Fawn speaking is that you can't go to the bathroom for fear of missing something."

 

Strasburg Baptist Church

Enjoy a few photos from the Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ event on Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Strasburg, Mo., at Strasburg Baptist Church. Once again, our friend Theresa Bridges provided top-notch photographpy for us. Thank you, Theresa!

See the full album on our Facebook page.

Read our blog about the event.

Read comments from women who attended about the best thing they learned and their favorite part of the day.

chicks in shades Women received fun sunglasses in their goodie bags and wore them whenever we sang our theme song, "Where There is Faith."
Debi Debi explains the importance of healthy roots in Session 2, "Send Down Your Roots."
Table Time Everyone loves Table Time! It allows women time to process what they just heard in each teaching session and includes creative journaling activities.
books This is one of our favorite pix! An open Bible and an open journal show what this event is all about -- taking God's word and owning it on a personal level.
Fawn Maybe we should put an odometer on Fawn's authentic cistern from the Middle East, because it goes wherever we go!
Motions Yes, we always have volunteers take the stage and do the motions to each of our five sessions. This one illustrates "Stay by the Stream."
Debi and Fawn Session 5 continues to be an audience favorite. Here, we took questions from the audience about how to forgive someone who keeps hurting you, how to respond to a husband who doesn't share your interest in spiritual things and more. You can read some of our Q&A on our blog.

 

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Comments

"What's the best thing you learned at Keep a Smile On Your Faith™?"

  • Faith = action.
  • I need to put my faith not in the "what," but in the "Who." (This was a very popular recurring comment.)
  • How faith applies to my struggles and spiritual walk.
  • I learned about the connection between faith and forgiveness.
  • The facts about the mustard seed and the application of them. (This was also a very popular recurring comment.)
  • The acronyms. (M.U.S.T.A.R.D. and F.A.I.T.H.)
  • The actions that go along with the sessions.
  • That Satan can draw us into the wasteland without us even being aware he's doing it.
  • Give all things to God whether you think it fitting or not.
  • Don't put faith in the things of this world.
  • To trust in the Lord and have faith in what He has planned.
  • The day gave me the tools to be a stronger woman in the Lord.
  • I am not alone in my thoughts, fears and dreams.
  • I need an older mentor, and always will! (I am 37.)
  • I learned how to apply particular scriptures to my particular needs.
  • Stay focused on Him; my fears/worries are an attack on God's character.
  • How to use and research Scripture for answers to problems.
  • My feelings aren't bad unless I ignore them or indulge them.
  • Allowing my emotions to run me will destroy me; I have hope now to keep my emotions in check.
  • I love the tree theme. I never thought of my faith that way. It helped me evaluate my faith and now it will help me focus on the things I need to do to make my roots grow.
  • That I can simply let go, and let God be God. I can have faith with abandon.
  • Scripture passages that will help me stay strong in my faith.
  • We become like what we worship.
  • When my emotions are out of control, my will can step in and do the right thing.
  • Keep your eyes lifted up to God!
  • I can be a more confident person as I feed my beliefs.
  • I don't need to control everything.
  • I learned what faith REALLY means!
  • How to take a leap of faith.
  • With my feelings, I need to stop and assess before I act.
  • To keep a smile on my faith!
  • Scripture to back up my faith.
  • Keep my bratty emotions in their car seats.
  • Now I know how to use my faith.
  • It is impossible to please God without faith.
  • "Faith can move mountains, but don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel."
  • That God is huge! I need to trust Him more.
  • I am inspired to study deeper and follow some plans in faith.
  • The importance of growing my faith by being in God's word.
  • My will can control my emotions.

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"What was your favorite part of the Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ event?"

  • All of it! (This was a popular recurring comment.)
  • The speakers were awesome; very inspirational; loved their stories and demonstrations. (This -- and variations of it -- was also a popular recurring comment.)
  • Table Time. (This was also a popular recurring comment.)
  • Every part, but I think I most liked the Q&A at the end of the day simply for the personal "woman to woman" aspect that I needed.
  • Mustard seed examples.
  • The points made along the way as the two of you shared your personal experiences. It is nice to know that we all have those kinds of trials. God bless you both!
  • The question and answer time at the end.
  • Having the journal to write in and keep.
  • Sharing with women of faith.
  • How encouraged and refreshed I feel.
  • I'll never forget the speakers!
  • The journaling -- I loved that!
  • How much I enjoyed being saturated in the word of God!
  • The tug on our hearts.


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