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Visual Faith® Ministry in Williamsburg, Virginia
This team of coaches from Visual Faith® Ministry recently joined with the Lutheran Women in Mission for a fall gathering in Williamsburg, Virginia. The leaders here are Faye Krans, Teresa Davis, Lisa Brass, Sally Beck, and Connie Denninger. Our time together included experimenting with the Secret Code Prayer, Stained Glass prayer, the Prayer of Lament, and Versicle Prayers to Bless others. Although these prayer practices were new to many, they were warmly received as possible

Constance Denninger
Oct 282 min read


Worship into the Week Journal - Junk Mail Style
Collecting the "junk" of Life- Right from my mailbox I began teaching Junk Mail Journaling in 2007. Our church was gathering for the year under the theme- Whispers in the Whirlwind. I was asked to teach a Bible Class that would allow people to slow down to better hear (and see) God's voice. We needed to help them pay attention to His Word and seek the will of His leading. Short order, right? Oh, and we don't really have a budget for supplies. I had heard that people were

Constance Denninger
Sep 122 min read


Starting a Visual Faith Practice: Prayer Cards
When you first discover Visual Faith®, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The possibilities for experimenting with this wonderful practice...

Beth Foreman
Aug 232 min read


Bible Journaling-How to Start- Part Two
Working in the ESV Enduring Word Bible from Concordia Publishing House. How to Start Bible Journaling Perhaps you’re looking for a new...

Beth Foreman
Jul 264 min read


Reflections on LWML 2025
LWML 2025 National Convention in Omaha! This opportunity staked its place on the VFM calendar since the moment the Event Team returned...

Carolyn Bira
Jul 35 min read


Bible Journaling - What is It? Part One
What is Bible Journaling? (Part One of Two Parts) One of the Visual Faith® practices that I have been wanting to dive deeper into is...

Beth Foreman
May 313 min read


Be Still ...
by Jenny Long and Carolyn Bira You’ve probably seen the commissioning of ships in old movies. As the ship prepared to take its maiden...

Carolyn Bira
May 24 min read


Art + Faith: Jordan Boessling
I am a child of God, follower/disciple of Jesus, husband to Kristen, son/brother, uncle to Kristen and my nine nephews and nieces,...

Visual Faith™ Ministry
Mar 284 min read


God Driven, Not Goal Driven
Psalm 31:15-16 My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! Make your face shine on your...

Carolyn Bira
Mar 203 min read


When Giving Thanks is Legacy
Lydia Schroeder and her grandparents This legacy story is shared by Lydia Schroeder. Harriet Schroeder lived in a small village called...

Constance Denninger
Mar 193 min read


Art + Faith: Karl Fay
Hi, my name is Karl Fay. I’m a Jesus follower, an artist, a husband, a dad, and a pastor. I earned a B.A. in Studio Art and completed the...

Visual Faith™ Ministry
Mar 173 min read


Art + Faith at Best Practices 2025
Best Practices in Ministry is an annual free conference held every February in Phoenix, Arizona. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn,...

Emily Phoenix
Mar 33 min read


Preparing for Lent Together
2025 Lenten Pathway- Jennifer Barbe for Visual Faith® Ministry We know it's coming. Many of us live in the rhythm of the liturgical year....

Constance Denninger
Feb 191 min read


Soul Tending Reading- Junk Drawer Jesus
First Gatherings Feb. 10 and 17- 8 pm. Eastern We love experiments at Visual Faith® Ministry. We like to try a new thing out, see how it...

Constance Denninger
Feb 92 min read


Thankful for Giving Hearts
The Visual Faith® Ministry Vision Team - Left to Right - ...

Constance Denninger
Dec 19, 20243 min read


An Advent Opportunity
I had the honor and privilege to lead Visual Faith® Ministry Advent by Candlelight resource for 2024 in two unique settings this season....

Emily Phoenix
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Prayer Experiments
An early October weekend called for the gathering of the wives of pastors in the Minnesota South District - LCMS in Belle Plain,...

Constance Denninger
Oct 30, 20241 min read


But First, We Pray
Our family is recovering from the bike accident trauma for one of the son-in-laws on August 10. Life has been very topsy turvy and we...

Constance Denninger
Sep 25, 20242 min read


For the ONE
Visual Faith® Ministry has always talked about "For the ONE" as we work to engage others with the heart and purpose of this ministry....

Constance Denninger
Jul 18, 20241 min read


So- What is Visual Faith?
I live life in the fast lane. No, not the fast lane filled with dangerous things. The do-things-fast lane. I’m a serious multitasker, and...

Beth Foreman
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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