Edge is a multifaceted program that is so individual that the experience cannot be defined in one way; it is uniquely inspiring to each participant. Stephanie shares a bit from one of her last journal entries about her Summer edge experience: “Through receiving the love of others, I got to see God. My Edge team […]
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Living Outside Yourself
Stephanie – Living in Community. I’ve also learned to love others better by looking outward. Since I was forced to always be in community, I didn’t have an abundance of time to sit alone and be introspective. Consistently being around other people forced me to be more aware of their needs rather than my own. […]
EDGE Welcome Home Party
Please mark your calendars! Invite your friends, your family, and those who supported you to come hear our stories and see our videos!!!… as we come back together to share God’s glory of what He did “on the Edge” this summer and what He still is doing. Please join us Sunday September 11th from 3-6pm […]
Pushed to the Edge to Believe
Stephanie: While on our second prayer walk this week throughout Altea, we walked along the edge of the ocean …from quite a tall vantage point. Let me preface this by saying that I have a pretty extreme fear of heights. I hate rollercoasters, avoid hiking, and unlike most people I don’t desire to walk near […]
Pushed to the Edge to Grow
Stephanie: One thing that really captivated me about the Edge leaderhship was their desire to pull out and develop your artistic talents and passion. There is this beautiful aspect of individual development that comes along with Edge. I don’t know the story behind how the program became titled “Edge” but I assume it has to do with […]
Voices From the Edge – Stephanie Part 4
Unplugged and Natural Before I fly away from Altea, let me tell you more about a couple things that have changed in me since I’ve participated in Edge. The first thing I learned was how to love myself better. One great thing about Edge is the opportunity to be unplugged. We did not have much time […]
Voices From the Edge – Caroline Part 3
Total Emersion Although Summer Edge 2016 has ended, Caroline shares about her last week in Altea. Time has gone by so fast and so slowly at the same time. This week I am doing a home stay with a family in the neighboring city of Benidorm. The home stay is a necessary part of the […]
Voices From the Edge – Stephanie Part 3
Stephanie Davis – Part 3 Clinging to Home When adjusting to a new place, you tend to cling to things that are comforting to you. I am a California girl: when I see palm trees, I see home. Since I’ve been in Altea, seeing those trees have brought me feelings of warmth and comfort. Even […]
Voices From the Edge – Stephanie Part 2
Living on the Edge: Letting go Stephanie Davis, Part 2 One of my favorite events this week was our night of Salsa dancing. As an edge family we dressed up, and went out on the town! This was a unique opportunity to enjoy the local music, people and culture of Spanish dance in all of […]
Voices From the Edge – Stephanie Davis
Living on the Edge: Community Meals Community. That’s what my answer would be if someone asked me to describe Edge in one word. We are in community with each other, with God and with the people of Altea. One prime example of this foundational pillar of Edge are our community meals; these meals that take place […]
Voices From the Edge – Caroline Pt. 2
Caroline continues to share the ways God has used her gifts and interests in her time with Edge. …I have also seen the pure passion and love for Castilian Spanish and the country’s cultures, history, and geography open doors for loving others. Almost every single person I meet compliments me on my Spanish and/or accent, […]
Voices From the Edge – Caroline Gladstone
Caroline Gladstone, 2016 Edgie Wow, so much has happened in this past week in Altea, Spain, that it would be impossible to recount it all in a way that is short and sweet, yet that is also full of depth. I think I’d already need to write a whole novel if I were to try […]
Community and Food
Edge has begun. Friendship, food, stories. We have a friend who, whenever he wants to get together, he’ll say, “Let’s put our feet under the table.” Translation: come over for dinner. Nothing breaks barriers, opens the heart and feeds the soul, more than food. As Americans, a meal is a time to feed ourselves, but […]
3 Weeks Until Spain – Unplug!
As the 2016 Edgies set out in less than 3 weeks, Director Justin shares a few last minutes tips. Hola! The countdown has begun! In less than three weeks, we will see you in Spain! It’s been incredible to hear how God has faithfully been preparing and providing for each Edge participant in amazing […]
Farewell Fiesta! Join us.
Just a reminder to join us for our Farewell Fiesta this Saturday as our team heads out soon for their Edge adventure in Altea, Spain. This is an event for everyone, not just 2016 Edgies. Enjoy a time of song, prayer, story and fun.
