How Can I Give My Child Hope? “I’m such a failure.” “No one cares about me.” “I haven’t felt happy for a long time.” “I don’t want to live anymore.” If you have heard your child utter these words, your fear for their well-being has skyrocketed. But what can you do to help them? Some experts say that depression and anxiety are the new normal. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people. As parents, we cannot accept this. Many young people feel helpless and hopeless. Our kids must be equipped with more than resilience...
Posted by Lori Wildenberg on 02/01/2022
Weary and exhausted? Discover how to embrace rest, set boundaries, and seek sanctuary without any guilt, shame, or fear. Experience energy, happiness, and creativity for your life and relationships. *Discover the relationship between trust and rest *How rest positions you for God's best *Actionable ways to incorporate rest in the middle of a busy schedule This self-care session was part of The Best Your 2022 event. ...
Posted by Saundra Dalton-Smith on 01/21/2022
Captivating and eye opening, this short study equips the reader with confidence in who she is and who she was created to be. Young women today struggle with self-image in almost every area of life. Through real, relatable stories and scriptures to strengthen confidence, this 14-day study is great to do alone or in a small group setting. ...
Posted by Misty Fitch on 11/05/2021
All of us are products of our upbringing and experiences, and whether we realize it or not, have come to believe things that are not actually true. Those false beliefs hold us back. They are like recordings that constantly play in our minds. They condemn us. They accuse us. They shame us. They blame us. Is it possible to silence these thoughts in our heads that have tied us up in knots for so long? Can we ever find peace? Yes! The Bible promises we can be transformed by renewing our minds. In Unraveling the LIe-Knot, Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner offers encouragement and hope for those who...
Posted by Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner on 09/07/2021
Is it okay for Christians to doubt? When we don't get answers or see God's guiding hand, it's hard to keep praying or walking forward in faith. Difficult times often cloud our perspective. Many Christians confuse doubt with unbelief and are afraid to admit those fears, but God is not threatened by our questions, and doubt does not negate our faith. Our doubts express a yearning to be sure of what-and who-we trust. When our questions are answered by trust, faith is fed and our doubts transform into deeper belief that pushes us toward a decision. 1. When we address doubt head-on our...
Posted by Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner on 09/07/2021
You've Got this! Learning to Let Go Paperback  Are you bound by worry and fear? Are you unable to let go and trust God with the hardest things? You’ve Got This: Learning to Let Go will teach you ways to finally Trust Him to know what is best for you. Freedom comes from completely letting go and letting God take control of your life. Human nature is that we maintain that control, but God cannot bestow blessings upon you until you Let Go and Let God! ...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 08/06/2021
Hidden with Christ is Lisa's story of overcoming child sexual abuse. It takes a different look than most books on abuse, highlighting the heroes who God provided at different times in her life to keep Lisa from being swallowed up by the darkness around her. Hidden with Christ is filled with hope for anyone who has suffered trauma and wants to find freedom. Filled with Scripture, this book is sure to encourage those who feel broken and point them to the abundant life Jesus promises. ...
Posted by Lisa Radcliff on 08/05/2021
During this interview with Marnie and guest, Mycel Acquaah-Mensah, author of the newly released journal, Fearless and Brave, you’ll discover: • 5 ways to identify your potential by changing your minds. • The most important reason to make the right decision at the right time. • Why living without a purpose doesn't work and what to do about it. • The number three reasons you must act now. • The biggest mistake of negative words and how to avoid it. • The easiest way to guard your mind. • 3 simple strategies...
Posted by Mycel Acquaah-Mensah on 07/16/2021
How do you overcome fear when someone or something looks dangerous which can cause you pain or threat? Here is how to deal with fear. Fear destabilizes you and prevents you from taking any positive action in or for your life. Find out more about how to be fearless and brave. So then, what is fear? Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is a threat of harm, real or imagined. Fear and anxiety sometimes last for a short time and it passes, but it can also last much longer and sometimes gets stuck with you. In most cases, fear can take over...
Posted by Mycel Acquaah-Mensah on 06/29/2021
You Are Chosen for Such a Time as 2021! During this interview with Marnie and guest, Lisa Spivey, you’ll discover: • The key to seeing your future as God sees it. • Why and how to make the commitment to move forward from here. • How to get yourself going using Lisa’s S.T.A.R.T. acronym. o Stay in God’s Word. o Trust God. o Align yourself with His promises. o Remember what God’s brought you through. o Take it one day at a time. Lisa’s is a Bible teacher and speaker whose passion is to see...
Posted by Lisa Spivey on 06/15/2021
During this hour with Marnie and guest, Jill Richardson, you’ll discover Communication Strategies for Speakers including: • How to lock in the longevity and relevance of your ministry and messages. • Communication strategies for a sound bite world. • Interactive techniques that work with women. • How to narrow down your message to maximize your impact. • What to do when confusion, overwhelm or lack clarity define the day (or season). • Identifying and addressing the #1 cause of communication failure. Dr. Jill...
Posted by Jill Richardson on 06/14/2021
The word "Fear Not" appears 365 times in the Bible. This means that every day in a year, you can take one pill of "Fear Not" knowing and trusting that God is with you always because it's His promise to you and He is a good Father. These eight (8) ways will help you to live a fearless life. You can be fearless and brave when you put your hope and trust in God! Fear and anxiety can last for a short time and then pass, but they can also last much longer and you can get stuck with them. In some cases they can take over your life, affecting your ability to eat,...
Posted by Mycel Acquaah-Mensah on 06/01/2021