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If it's not about Love, it's not about God
| Position | Christian Woman Speaker |
| Website | http://www.connieruthchristiansen.com |
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| Location |
Portland, OR
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I have worn many hats in my lifetime: Teacher, Musician, Speaker, Mom, Writer, Editor, Author, Daughter, Director, Sister, Auntie, Friend, Mentor, Volunteer, Entrepreneur, Animal Lover and Rescuer, not necessarily in that order, and the list goes on.
I have known joy, and suffered loss; seen my dreams come true, and had my heart broken; been successful now and then, and made more mistakes than I care to admit; I have encountered love, hate, indifference, trust and betrayal; endured pain and found healing; I have been shy and awkward and have been bold and confident; and I am still learning and growing, and becoming little by little the person I am destined to be.
As I move from day to day, changing hats and changing venues, I am privileged and honored to meet multiples of people, from many places and walks of life. And I am forever fascinated by the paradox of life - that we are each so uniquely and vastly different, and yet so predictably alike.
And I am equally intrigued that God is so big and difficult to figure out, while at the same time He is so reachable, so intimate with us.
I am forever a student; always curious to learn, continually aware of sights, and sounds; of people and animals, and things of nature. My brain and my heart are constantly busy noticing details, enjoying hidden beauties and meanings; and often asking how, and why, and what if?
I am a teacher at heart. I did not discover the depth of this truth about myself until I was quite some distance into my life's journey. But looking back I can see that inspiring others has always been a part of me; it is within my DNA; a gift granted to me by our loving Creator.
This gift compels me to share with you what I have learned of life, and of love; to reveal powers of truth and faith; and to expose the lies that attempt to steal our joys.
I am delighted each time that someone reads what I write or listens to what I have to say; and then comments that my words have motivated their life, made them smile, challenged their thinking, or encouraged their faith.
To those of you who have welcomed this aspect of who I am into your midst, I am grateful. I truly enjoy sharing with you from out of the depths of my being; and I consider it a great honor, and I am humbled, each time I am invited to speak.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be who I am, and to share that with you!
~ Connie
Submitted by KPDQ on Monday, Mar 18, 2024
"Open, vulnerable, honest, insightful, transparent, and life changing!"
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Submitted by New Wine Christian Fellowship on Friday, Nov 03, 2023
Connie's book, "The Voice of Love" gives insight to her approach to life, ministry, and to her relationship with God. "the personal stories are so transparent and honest that the reader is infused with hope and invited on their own journey towards intimacy with the Voice."
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Submitted by The Power Of The Pen on Monday, Jan 02, 2023
Everyone LOVED you, Connie. And I mean EVERYONE! Thank you for donating your time, and your book to our library. I really enjoyed hearing “What we think is Plan B Really is Plan A.” I took so much from your speech, and I know all that attended did too! Thank you for reminding our community that LOVE connections are made every day and ALL around the world and that Faith is Always better than doubt. We truly do have SO many things to be thankful for, and you my dear are most definitely one of them!
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Submitted by Pioneer Pacific College on Friday, Oct 30, 2015
"When Connie speaks before large groups she brings a warm one-on-one feeling. Before more than 1400 graduates and their family members, Connie encouraged everyone to believe in their hopes and dreams for a brighter future. Her delivery invoked thought with humor, and engaged the entire group throughout her presentation. I am inspired by her enthusiasm. She encourages me to reach for a purpose. I am reminded of what I am grateful for, and excited to reach for the desires God has placed in my heart. There is no challenge too big. There is no heartache too deep. And there is always something to laugh about. Connie is a fabulous speaker, that I am honored to recommend."
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Connie is very creative and intelligent. She will adjust her topic to your request. Assign her a topic or theme; or ask her to choose.Her voice is pleasant, her face and movements...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 10/29/2015
Connie will adjust the topic to your request; she creates a unique presentation for every group. Need Some Ideas?Here are just a few of the topics from Connie's past invitations...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 10/29/2015
Connie is equally effective in large or small group settings; Formal or informal, intimate fireside or large auditorium; she will adjust her presentation to meet your needs, and to...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 10/29/2015
At the start of each new year I don't make resolutions - but I do make a "to do" list......sometimes parts of that list roll over from year to year, but I take it quite...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 01/04/2020
Something about her caught my eye. She was dying, that was evident. She was awkward, unusual, ugly. I stepped away from her, I made my rounds, I filled my basket with bright healthy...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 11/03/2024
Connie is a prolific and adaptable speaker.She will adjust her topic to your request. She speaks to Men, Women, Children; at Retreats, Seminars, Conferences and Special Events; Her...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 10/29/2015
My former friends procrastination, denial, and avoidance, and I learned a lesson from a mattress today..Today was one of “those” days. I awoke exhausted as if I had not...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 10/28/2018
I love those ”suddenly” moments!....when some very familiar idea that somehow has been living upside down in me, suddenly gets turned right-side up.I have always had a...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 09/15/2019
Sitting for a moment in my car, in a parking space, I opened my purse to make sure that all of my required documents were in order. And that’s when I noticed my wallet,...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 09/07/2021
Take The Thank You Challenge! It's Easy! It's Fun! It's Life Changing! It's a unique daily inspirational journal, designed to trigger you to be thankful about something new every day. Even if you are already a thankful person, this book will expand your heart and mind to a new level of grateful. ...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 06/24/2017
"The Voice of Love is open, vulnerable, honest, insightful, transparent and life changing!" ~Jim McIntosh, KPDQ Talk Show Host; "The personal stories are so transparent and honest that the reader is infused with hope and invited on their own journey towards intimacy with the Voice." ~Larry Kennedy, Pastor NWCF ...
Posted by Connie Ruth Christiansen on 06/25/2017
