From South Africa

During the retreat I was renewed, strengthened, and comforted. I went on the retreat because I was in a huge life transition and needed some direction and confirming from God. God dealt with my fear of the unknown and freed me from that fear. He assured me that He is in the unknown, and that should be enough for my heart to find peace and rest in. God also confirmed that He does hold the future in His hands, have a great plan and purpose for me, and will open a door and lead/guide me during the transition. I felt God whisper to my heart, “I care about you and want to see you succeed even more than you do. And I will continue to accomplish great and mighty things in and through you my beloved daughter.”

From Arizona

This retreat was a precious gift. I had been longing for the chance to rest in Him and to listen for His direction, yet in my home/work environment I hadn’t been able to find that precious quiet place.

The prior year had been a blessing but also a great physical, spiritual struggle. During my time at Faith Foundry God helped me to stop and think about what He expects of me and analyze what was keeping me from being the person He created me to be. I was struck again by an overwhelming glimpse of His love, compassion, and attention to even our basic needs. How beautiful it is to allow ourselves the time to be loved by our Creator! Since I had the blessing of being able to share the retreat with ___, I was struck with the awesome realization of God’s love as expressed through true, heart derived and spiritually enriched friendship.

His love pours down like rain and abounds beyond comprehension. My greatest challenge is to stop running/rushing/working long enough to realize I’m being drenched in it.

After an incredible night’s sleep, I woke at 3:00 a.m., pulled out my journal and began writing. God gave me a daily plan to achieve a healthy balance. He left nothing out and I know what I need to do.

I’m brought back to the question Chuck asked both ___ and I at the start of our retreat, “Are you willing?” Thank you, Lord, for this precious time at Faith Foundry.

From Costa Rica

The retreat for me came during a time when I needed to experience God, and God's direction. The quietness provided me with an experience of feeling like a child on his mom's lap. I felt God was just hugging me, and trying to tell me "I am here", "we are in this together", "I hear you, take it easy". I had no choice but to rest in his quiet presence, knowing that God was with me. And another interesting thing was for me to know that a person I have been discipling, a very new Christian, was inspired by knowing I was taking a retreat, that she found her own quiet time and felt that God was calling her to fast. I explained to her that fasting and prayer go together. She fasted and prayed in a chapel near her home and God spoke to her and a wonderful transformation happened in her life. An amazing story! Definitely, our spiritual disciplines and practices have repercussions on others! And make me wonder how an online retreat (through Messenger or Skype) would [be] like?

From Arizona

My wife and I came to Faith Foundry w/no expectations save one: that God would show up. He did! In a huge way! Or rather, we were opened up to the presence of God who was already here. Chuck & Zoe are skilled at listening to God and they helped us to listen. We all (including Chuck and Zoe) had no preconceptions about what we would hear. The things God told us were something of a surprise (maybe we had a few preconceptions after all). We ate, we prayed, we worshipped & we shared. Most of all we loved Jesus. Jesus in turn healed me & _____ of some of the baggage & past hurts that were hindering our listening. Thank you Chuck & Zoe. Most of all Thank you Jesus for the gift of the Holy Spirit and his power!

From Texas

First, I felt like I received a huge portion of God's blessing - beauty, friendship, comfort, quiet time, love, and new insights.

Second, it was a time of renewal and re-creation. I came back ready to engage in life with new energy and a good attitude.

Third, I am praying more, in general, but specifically using my prayer language.

Finally, I find I have a deeper faith in Our Father. I'm not sure if it is any one thing, or a combination of several things over the last several weeks, but I believe more than ever and into my core, that He is my provider, my rock, my shield, my strong portion, and my ever present help in time of need.

General Comments

• Guests and retreatants all say the resting room where they stay and where they retreat is the most peaceful place they've been.
• Many have been blessed with sweet rest and sleep at Faith Foundry.
• Several lives have been changed by encounters with God at Faith Foundry.
• Many have heard God.
• Some have received clear direction.