Have you ever needed to pray earnestly about a situation, but could not find the right words? How about being asked to pray for others and you struggled to even begin? There are some people who do not pray often because they don’t know what to say. Even Jesus prayed while He was on earth. Discover how often He prayed. He is the Son of God, but He still faced difficult times. He, too, needed and sought comfort, strength, and answers for life’s challenges. For these reasons we must pray. In these five thought-provoking chapters of ‘I MUST Pray’, there are answers...
Posted by Joan E. Murray on 09/06/2022
An eight minute chat video done in 2020 addressing lessons from the Divorce Care class I was facilitating. Thoughts on responding versus reacting to emotional challenges such as anger. One hour presentation with Q & A. ...
Posted by Dori Pulse on 07/13/2022
At a time of year where we feel we "should " feel joyful, the extra stress and responsibilities of the holidays, loss of loved ones and more, can cause this to be a real struggle. Add to this the challenges we've faced in the last 2 years with COVID-19, and joy can be hard to find. At the BCC Women's Christmas Brunch, Ammie shared her own experiences in a way that allowed many to relate to her journey. She reminded us where our true joy comes from. Ammie provided encouragement and reminders from scripture that allowed the ladies attending to leave the event feeling lighter and...
Posted by Ammie Bouwman on 02/21/2022
Are you striving to be everything for everyone, especially your kids? Is the pressure to be enough causing you to ache for something more? If motherhood isn’t quite what you thought it would be, perhaps it’s time to discover what might be missing . In our valiant efforts to be the mom we’ve always dreamed of being, we rise up and work endlessly to take care of our families. The tragedy is our attempts at being enough can leave us feeling overwhelmed and inadequate and yearning for something more we aren’t sure how to find, but desperately need. Author, Natalie...
Posted by Natalie Dawn Hanson on 02/08/2022
The result of the mass genocide in Cambodia, (1975- 1979) was the loss of one-fourth of the Cambodian population. That’s more than two million people who died under the tyranny of the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s, before a Vietnamese invasion forced the hideous regime to give up control of the central government in 1979. Remarkably, some people survived this horrific oppression and have lived to tell their stories of how they managed to do so, despite almost impossible odds. One of those people is Sara Im. Sara shares the remarkable challenges she faced and how she found her way to freedom...
Posted by Sara Im on 02/02/2022
Empowered Parents: Putting Faith First is a Christian faith-based guide for the real world of raising children, filled with both successes and challenges. Each chapter walks readers through one of twelve godly characteristics and how to implement them within the family. Written by two parent educators. Each chapter contains thought provoking questions, parenting tips and a specific prayer. ...
Posted by Lori Wildenberg on 02/01/2022
Have big sighs and rolling eyes entered your home? Are you feeling challenged? Does it seem as if your child has morphed into someone else? You must be the parent of a tween or teen. You need supernatural love to raise that big kid! Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love reveals fifteen qualities of love to infuse into your family. These characteristics are demonstrated through vignettes and the authors’ conversational style, bringing 1 Corinthians 13 love to life in your parenting and in your young person. • Realize the difference between kindness and enabling. • Discover how...
Posted by Lori Wildenberg on 02/01/2022
Are you tired of wrestling with the performance mentality? You were never meant to strive to survive. Embrace a fresh perspective of how God desires for you to flourish. Discover how your perception of God impacts everything Discover how your perception of yourself can derail you Discover how your thoughts can be challenged for good An ordained minister, Melissa Pearce, mentors women to understand the power they have when they embrace their identity in Christ, which is not based upon what they do, but on their Who. Don't forget to grab your free gift! ...
Posted by Melissa Pearce on 01/23/2022
During this interview with Marnie and Dr. Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner about her new book, Unraveling the Lie-Knot, you’ll discover: • Where your lies are hiding and how to see them. • The anatomy of a lie and what to do when you see one in your thinking. • A quick look at the chemistry of depression including the role of shame, blame and guilt. • The fastest path to emotional and spiritual freedom. • How to discern he difference in your head between the voice of God and Satan. • The current effect of unresolved trauma on yourself and others. Dr. Giesbrecht...
Posted by Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner on 10/27/2021
Inevitably, we face change every day of our lives, which can impact our lives differently. How we make sense of it will affect how we process it and respond innovatively and creatively. Through their adversity, twenty-one POWERFUL Queens gained a greater understanding of dealing with personal challenges, learned to overcome the mounting stress, and were empowered with the tools to survive and thrive. These amazing women put POWER to the PEN and courageously shared their powerful stories and practical wisdom on how they defied the odds by discovering that adversity entrusted them with the secret...
Posted by Cheryl Hurley on 09/27/2021
Secret Strategies from a Career Writer. During this interview with Marnie and guest, Cindi McMenamin, you’ll discover: • What a successful writing career might look like (even if you never become a best seller). • The 5 common myths about writing books. • The types of writing that can financially sustain a person full time. • The top 3 indicators that someone is ready to write as a career. • The 3 biggest challenges or obstacles to fulltime writing. • Some spiritual hazards to the job and how to find victory in the trenches. • A few favorite...
Posted by Cindi McMenamin on 07/26/2021
Serving God with your whole heart when you have your prayers unanswered, or a secret frustration that you are waiting on God to intervene can sometimes challenge your faith. But when you serve God no matter your situation is, trust God for who He is...
Posted by Mycel Acquaah-Mensah on 05/18/2021
