Contact info for questions, or to book a speaking engagement: (219) 841-9743

 Joyce Girgenti, 2277 Lake Street, Portage, IN  46368, or 

We're all learning, and applying, and teaching the things that matter most to us. Those we spend time with are impacted by our choices, so ask yourself, "Am I impacting for good, or am I impacting for evil?" As Followers of Christ, we must diligently SERVE; Submit to God's leading by way of His Holy Spirit; Encounter God continually, in prayer and in His Word; Reflect Christ at all times in cheerful reverence to God; Value others as better than ourselves; Engage with others right where we are to meet a need. We do this with the Good News of Christ on the forefront of our hearts and minds, so the lost may be saved, and the saved may be encouraged to live lives of integrity.  

Maybe "Daniel in the Lions Den" would be of interest to sponsor. Daniel inspires us to respond IN FAITH to a crisis, a difficult person, or a trying situation. Daniel's faith in God never wavered. He kept his eyes on God knowing that God was all he needed with every test he faced. Dr. Charles Stanley was going through the most difficult time of his life when asked, "What do you see in this painting?" He explained  everything he saw but admitted he had missed the most important point. A woman from his church asked, "Dr. Stanley, where's Daniel's eyes?" He knew this was a message from God, and said, "Daniel's eyes were not on his problem (the lions or his enemy). Daniel's eye's were on God." We all face some "lions" along life's journey, but be encouraged! THE BATTLE BELONGS TO GOD. He will fight your battle and protect you, in the same way He fought for and protected Daniel. Just remember, the key is - you must let Him. Stories like Daniel's inspire me be all God called me to be and to encourage others to do the same. 

Destino del Reino

Destino del Reino (Destiny in the Kingdom) is a children's home, school and church in a mountain village of Honduras.  Called by GOD, Rhonda Jackson established this ministry in 2003. From Evans, Georgia, this modern day "Mother Theresa" is an inspiration to anyone privileged to know her. Though she's never been married or had children of her own, God has fulfilled Rhonda's life-long dream to be a mother far beyond what she ever imagined. This village was once paralyzed by hopelessness even though they've been surrounded by fertile soil and agricultural potential. Education and job training prepares the children to return to their villages as leaders with a destiny of hope. Several of my story-paintings are there to teach and inspire the children to have hope in Jesus Christ. The first children's home is called “The House of Joseph” so I captured two stages of Joseph's life, one as a young boy about to be thrown it the well. Joseph is surrounded by his jealous brothers in both scenes, but the second painting shows their humility for discovering that Joseph (now the Prince of Egypt) was still alive and doing great things for God. Joseph endured many heartaches and rejection, but he never took his eyes off the Lord. God blessed Joseph's faithfulness. “The House of Moses” is the second house being built. There will be two paintings to represent this home; Moses as an abandoned baby floating in a basket on the Nile River; and Moses parting the Red Sea. If you have a church group interested in modeling and supporting one or both of these paintings, please let me know. Joyce Girgenti at (219) 841-9743