Tag Archives | God and Art

Power of Partnership

This last week Arianna was embraced by Wheaton College. Still standing in awe of all God did, she shared with her staff the beauty of being welcomed and accepted by so many individuals and departments at the school and that this is just the beginning of a fruitful relationship. From the beginning, Arianna was invted to […]

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Jason Leith – Part 4

Restoration: From Our Team To Our City The arts were expressed in ministry in many ways through our mission trip. But before sharing more of these projects, I want to take time to share our team was prepared for them. God did the work of preparing our hearts and minds, shaping and restoring us to […]

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Jason Leith – Part 3

Everyday Icons Our main project in both Spain and Berlin was called Everyday Icons. It was one of the main ways worked with Saddleback Berlin’s creative community in how they could use the arts to make the church more beautiful and reach out to the city. Everyday Icons showed people that their lives have value […]

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Jason Leith – Part 2

Relational Jesus & The Arts While working with Edge Project in Spain, we were able to learn more about what it is we are doing as artists on a mission. Digging into the gospel of Mark we looked at how Jesus did ministry and reached the city. One of the most important things we noticed […]

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2 Months in Spain – Edge is Art Night – Video #3

When Edge was first forged in hearts nearly 10 years ago, I think what have become Art Night is something beyond our scope, our dreams and even our hope. Art Night has become a way to meet people, to share our personal stories, to hear the stories of others and to share the love of God […]

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2 Months in Spain – This is Edge – Video #1

We all seek answers. Most often each one of us will provide a different answer to the same question. Why? That is a beautiful answer. The why is that we are all unique and are moved and influenced and changed by different experiences; what speaks to me may mean nothing to you, but it doesn’t […]

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Dear EDGE…

Submitted by 2015 Edgie, Tober Corrigan Dear EDGE, How are you? Another hot, sunny day I imagine. The weather’s quite fine here. No sea breeze of course. I must admit . . . I think of you often, and not just in moments like this, when I’m consciously reflecting on our time together. Somedays, when […]

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A Time to Dance

While we are here to serve, and learn, and teach, and grow, we also have opportunities to play. We have a good, good Father who loves for His children to delight in His blessings. One of these blessings consisted of a night during Edge where we had the chance to learn swing dancing from the […]

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A Farewell: Reflection on Week 4 of EDGE Project 2015

Goodbye. This word has left our lips more than any other during our final days here. We’ve had to say our goodbyes to one another, to the friends and acquaintances we’ve made over the past month, to the lookouts where we watched the sun rise over the mountains or the Mediterranean proudly show off its […]

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Part of a Bigger Picture

For two weeks Edge had the pleasure of hosting a group of artists from California, called Ex Creatis. They blessed us with their presence and encouragement and we were able to bless them in preperation for the next part of their journey: Germany. All of our lives were changed in those two weeks and God […]

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Another Week, Another Chapter: Reflection on Week 3 of EDGE Project 2015

July is the most lively time of the year in Altea. Each night, the shops and restaurants are filled to the brim with people from Spain, Britain, Germany, Norway, and beyond. World-class balloon makers and local musicians make their presence most known during this season, capitalizing off of the energy and euros of the crowd. […]

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The Colors of Altea

Blue and white are the colors of Altea. Whether it be the church, the buildings, or the bright blue door we pass going up the many stairs we walk, our eyes are constantly taking these colors in. Blue and white are also the colors of the sea and the foam that dances on top. At […]

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Our Love Affair With Tragedy

Reflection on Week 1 of EDGE Project 2015 by Tober Corrigan  One week into Edge project and our time here has been dominated by stories. We’ve been asked to share how we got to Altea, how we became Christians, how our parents met, and even about those generations so far back we could have only […]

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Meet Cari, EDGE’s Director

Cari Jenkins joined the EDGE staff in 2013 and has since become the program director. From her bio alone, the fact that she is a perfect match for EDGE is indisputable, “I am a daughter. A friend. I’m a lover of the table, know the impact a good story and the power of blessing others. […]

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Meet the Edge Staff – Part 2, Justin

Justin Gerry, Edge’s Spiritual Care Pastoral Director, is no stranger to foreign missions, the combining of art and culture with faith. Having been associated with the Caliguiri family and Edge for years, Justin has had the joy of watching the program progress from an idea to a reality.   “I was invited to guest speak […]

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