Thank you.. not only sharing your talents but sharing your story was so encouraging for me and has helped me see so many ways to help others through this art form

C.H.

Thank you for a spirit filled encounter week. God spoke deep into my heart and I learned about new ways to express my thoughts and prayers. My art table was filled with paint, prayers and conversations and I was left with hope, love and encouragement.

C.V.

This retreat was an amazing journey! I found a theme about laying burdens down and going deeper in my heart relationship with God ending in his promise for me.

J.H.

When Marjolaine shared about shame and wearing baggy clothes how she had shame in her from childhood. I cried and thought that is me. I too wear baggy clothes don't want people looking at my body. Didn't realize it stemmed from childhood trauma. So, I prayed and asked God to take shame away. Thank you it was powerful!

S.R.

I have not done much art journalling and so this was an excellent introduction to what it's all about and how different people approach it. I found the variety of ideas and techniques really useful. This is a busy period and I can see how God drew me to this retreat to show me how to make time for him at the same time as doing something that I love.

L.W

I so appreciate all the demonstrations of pouring out the ugly, hurtful thoughts on paper and covering it up - allowing the Spirit to help you turn it into something beautiful - and finally topping it with God's Word to remind us of what our focus should be on the truth rather than the hurts and harsher realities of our daily lives.

S.M.

To learn of the different ways in which to spend time with God besides writing was great. Although my art work is not perfect, it does not matter at all. God wants time with me. In the process He draws my attention towards Him and away from my imperfect piece of art. Thank you Lord! An exchange of peace took place and continues to remain a deep part of who I am becoming for His glory. It was and still is, a delight sitting at the desk releasing my prayer in this way.

A.M.

I’ve drawn closer to God in these lessons, learned I need to rely on him more.

J.P.

Art is a lifeline for me and so is God. I suffer from depression and paint and draw daily. Not until your workshops did I combine the two. I now have a scripture sketchbook!

T.L.

The invitation for Encounters in Colour 2025 came at just the right time & I was able to set the time aside to purposely participate, relax in the Lord, listen to the Lord, and hear His voice. I also learned new techniques in the process of sharing my heart with Him through the art journaling lessons. I'm ever grateful!

J.R.

The community was special. God has introduced me to more of His children - my sister's in Him! You are all such loving people, sharing your findings in our Maker. He has blessed us with creativity, and I thank Him, and you.

D.T.

A very, deep and meaningful time and combined with the art techniques meant an Encounter with Father God for me in a glorious, unexpected way and healing power flowed. The artists shared from the depth of their hearts. Encouraging messages. I am changed and so so blessed. Thank you.

G.B.

I found every lesson a way to let go and let God. God really spoke to me through the Dry Bones lesson of the urgency to tell others the hope we have in Jesus. I felt emboldened to pray with two non-Christian friends for healing and peace in the circumstances they are in. Thank you for the space to create and encounter God in colour.

K.M.

I found this week whilst recovering from illness a place to rest and play as God gently reminded me of who He is and who I am to Him. It was great to try new things, to get creative and hear from the Creator alongside sisters in Christ

R.P.

This was wonderful. If you do this again I will definitely sign up.

A.S.

Each lesson brought fresh clarity, pictures, words, peace and threaded the Holy Spirit and His gifts through my week. God speaks if we listen and respond.

J.P.

It was a delightful journey and gave me insight as to how I can record and express my thoughts through art. I took a small notebook, pasted drawing paper one side and on the other I left the lines for writing a favorite song, scripture, or prayer… It is a sweet way to combine my faith and my art at this time in my life. Thank you for the inspiration!

A.L.

I really enjoyed the encounters in color retreat. I like the stacking stones idea for writing words to focus on, scriptures, quotes etc. I love Casey's combo of pictures with paint. I'm enjoying trying to make one of those while focusing on gratitude. I'm always inspired by your devotional thoughts and creativity. Thanks for inviting me to this event.

C.S.

This was my first EIC Retreat and it did not disappoint! I learned SO MUCH! Writing my prayers down and then covering them up is genius (and tremendously liberating!). Mind blown!! From the bottom of my heart I want to thank each and every artist for sharing your hearts and talents. Until next year…May God bless you and keep you.

G.U.

What a precious time connecting to God through creativity. A special time set aside in a busy life. I am on a very different faith journey now to where I was a year ago.

L.N.

After looking after my parents a health scare of my own, my relationship with the Lord had slowly diminished - my outlook on life was quite bleak! Fortunately, the retreat coincided with my rest and recuperation from surgery time. I am so thankful for the concentrated encouragement to get back into art and journaling, and seeking the Lord through both. I look forward to being able to encourage others to journal and draw closer to the Lord.

A.A.

I never thought of myself as an artist. I didn’t have the confidence. Bur last week, I found out as I focused on Him and painted and played that I found a confidence I never had before. I looked forward to each day and what God is going to show me through the painting and journalling. I am an artist! I can now say that confidently.

M.

It's been uplifting and encouraging to listen, view and follow over the last few days. I learned new techniques of how to engage with our Heavenly Father in a creative way. I'm immensely grateful.

U.J.

Although I crammed it in due to a busy week- I still gained benefits through the sheer variety of styles. Even without all the equipment I still managed to achieve something that made me pause and think. A rare achievement- thank you for this opportunity!

R.C.

Truly enjoyed everyone's lessons last week. Some of the teachers had similar stories like mine - a troubled child hood, divorce and remarried. I'm so thankful I had family support and my savior Jesus to see me through the good and the bad times.

C.M.

Unbelievably, the Lord had been leading me to begin expressing my walk with the Holy Spirit through journaling. Then your online course popped up and can’t tell you enough what a blessing it has been!

L.B.

I'm thrilled to say that during my very amateurish attempts at art journaling God DID speak. It was very encouraging. The piece around dry bones brought up a lot of emotions and fresh realisations. I may never be an artist but I will definitely continue using art journaling.

Dee

We had such a wonderful retreat- learning new things and meeting with the Lord…

”I will give thanks and praise the LORD, with all my heart; I will tell aloud all Your wonders and marvelous deeds”

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