Dear Leader, I’m so thankful for your sweet service to our Lord, and your desire to lead others to follow Him more closely. Your job is so important! Especially as we talk about moving in a new direction: from Control Girls to Jesus Girls. As we study the stories of seven controlling women in the Bible, we’ll be looking for two things: Warnings and lessons for ourselves.New insights about God. Yet our goal is broader than just knowing new things. We want to turn in a new direction because we see and know and believe what is true. And what is true about this subject of control?...
Posted by Shannon Popkin on 04/05/2017
Reflections on Surrender is an adult coloring book, filled with truth about control, ourselves, and God–messages that closely correlate with my new book, Control Girl . While you don’t have to work through the Bible study to enjoy the coloring book, we thought it might be nice to offer them as compliments to each other. God never intended you to carry the burden of trying to control everything. Though most of us would agree God is in control, we find ourselves living as if he needed a little assistance from us. Let us entice you to a different perspective. Inside these pages,...
Posted by Shannon Popkin on 04/05/2017
A companion resource for Control Girl:Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible . We've compiled each chapter’s meditations into one handy chart for you. You may print these out and distribute as you like. Individuals might like to use the charts to meditate or review, and leaders can use the charts for that week’s discussion in group. Available for free download at ControlGirl.com. ...
Posted by Shannon Popkin on 04/05/2017
These cards are meant to help build a bridge between what we say we believe and the way we actually live. It’s nearly impossible to stop rising panic, anxiety, or anger in the heat of the moment. We have to back up and retrain our hearts beforehand to respond correctly to the things we’d like to control. As Control Girls, we need to meditate on truths that help settle our hearts. Then, when we face situations which would ordinarily send us into a Control Girl tailspin our hearts more readily fly to the truth. Available for FREE download at ControlGirl.com Also Available for...
Posted by Shannon Popkin on 04/05/2017
Little fights with your husband and kids. Unhappiness when things don’t match your version of perfect. Tension, anger, fear, anxiety–it all begins with a heart that craves control. When your perspective of how life should go replaces God’s, you doom your quest for security, peace, and joy before it even starts. Thankfully, there is a better way. Join Shannon as she shares what she has discovered about her own control struggles and about God from studying seven Control Girls in the Bible. Whether it was Eve’s desire to know instead of trust, Sarah’s inability...
Posted by Shannon Popkin on 04/05/2017
Would you like to take your prayer life to a new level? Then "The Art of Prayer" is for you and your group! Using a variety of art mediums, special music and the power of story, Lori can lead your group through this interactive, fun, and meaningful workshop. Whether you're an artist, writer, doodler, or none of these, this workshop is powerful and moving. Best for groups of 30 or less, but can be adapted for larger settings. Most supplies provided (including tissues, girls!) and workshop fee is negotiable. ...
Posted by Lori Hartin on 03/13/2017
Original dramas about women in the Bible who have done brave and courageous deeds for the glory of God. Using the Bible as my foundation, I bring in historical and thought provoking scenarios both to entertain and enhance discussions. All are written in first person so you feel that each woman is speaking directly to you....
Posted by Daneen Pysz on 08/23/2016
From laughter to wishes, Alaih wanted more than anything to be loved and accepted but looking in all the wrong places. One day she finds her Prince that she had dreamed of her whole life: Jesus. As you journey with Alaih, take heart that God cries with each of us when we are hurting. He will patiently and gently sit and wait for us to look for him and listen to all He says about us so that we can learn our worth in Him and not in the world. ...
Posted by Tracy Lewis on 01/09/2016
Thank you for your interest in my speaking ministry. If you would like to see some video clips of me or hear some audio clips from some of my talks, please visit my CurlyGirl4God YouTube Channel. God bless you for what you are doing for His kingdom! ...
