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
Listen on the go! Welcome! Each week you will enjoy Tuesday teachings, Sunday sermons, and other inspirational, encouraging thoughts from Chaplain, author, and international speaker, Ammie Bouwman. ...
Posted by Ammie Bouwman on 02/21/2022
If you are experiencing a season of suffering, you will find hope, humor, and healing throughout the pages of Beauty Beyond the Thorns: Discovering Gifts in Suffering . Modern-day stories of suffering are paralleled with biblical accounts that will both enrich your understanding of the Bible and provide hope for your personal journey. We all need healing, whether experiencing physical or emotional pain from the thorns of divorce, job loss, grief, addiction, disability, or financial troubles. When we follow Jesus, God offers us gifts such as joy, hope, compassion, and mercy to help us...
Posted by Darci Steiner on 10/30/2021
Are you at a point in your life where you want to give up right now? Are you facing an obstacle that seems impossible to overcome? Are you tired of simply accepting what comes at you instead of living the courageous life you know you were meant to live? Leslie Jackson understands that feeling. In her book, Change Course; One Lady’s Race from Acceptance to Adventure, Leslie shares the serious trials she’s faced in her life—and how she overcame them. Leslie@SozoLove.com ...
Posted by Leslie Jackson on 09/02/2021
You are a new Christian. You have accepted Christ into your life. Where do you go from here? Many new Christians know they believe, but they don’t know what to do next to grow their faith. This inspirational book by Sandra Lott will give new Christians the direction they need to grow in Christ. ...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 08/06/2021
"When Kim de Blecourt and her husband decided to adopt a child from Ukraine, they knew that the process might be challenging. Nothing, however, could have prepared de Blecourt for the twisted nightmare she would endure. During her year-long struggle to extricate her newly adopted little boy from that post-Soviet country's corrupt social service and judicial systems, de Blecourt was intimidated, physically assaulted, and arrested. Worse, her months of loneliness, worry, and fear drove her to the brink of spiritual despair. But God had no intention of abandoning de Blecourt or her family....
Posted by Kim de Blecourt on 05/27/2021
One of Carla's passions is helping women connect Faith + Life in real and meaningful ways. No matter where we are on our faith journeys, we can always use guidance, hope, and inspiration! Whether you desire to nourish your soul, deepen your prayer life, or seek God for a spiritual breakthrough, Carla offers you these free printables to help you walk the path with grace and truth and to give you an idea of what she brings when to comes to speak at your event. ...
Posted by Carla Gasser on 01/18/2021
Maribeth is a multi-published author. Her most recent book, Dancing in The Minefields, One Woman's Faith Journey through Child Loss, Addiction, and Adversity. Dancing in the Minefields gives inspiration to all those who have suffered through trials and tragedy, including child loss and addiction. ...
Posted by Maribeth Ditmars on 08/15/2020
The reality of grief...The sustaining grace of our Father...And the power of God to heal, restore, and bring joy once again. Loss can manifest in many ways, shapes, and forms; loss of hope, purpose, or vision; or loss through tragedy, illness, separation, miscarriage, divorce, abuse, abortion; and simply the loss of “what could have been” through the various storms of life. Her Heart Is Torn shares a powerful message of hope and healing with those who have been impacted through the difficulty of loss. Stephanie Henderson’s journey through personal loss is real, relatable, and...
Posted by Stephanie Henderson on 07/29/2020
Many of us encounter times in which we feel forgotten, overlooked, or invisible. In Unforgettable, author Stephanie Henderson speaks to the core of a woman's heart where these feelings often dwell. She not only reveals her personal journey with the Lord but also explores applicable biblical teachings and inspirational anecdotes to help women understand themselves more deeply and discover that they too are unforgettable through the lens of God's vast love and grace. Through stories of remarkable and powerful women in the Bible - such as Hannah, Jochebed, Elizabeth, Mary, and Mary Magdalene...
Posted by Stephanie Henderson on 07/29/2020
Fierce Calling Podcast with Doris Swift Because every woman of God has a Fierce Calling We are a community of women who are taking action where our passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. Join me as I talk with women who are rising above challenges, sharing what they know, and using their gifts to impact the world for Christ. Be inspired and discover how you too can use your gifts to impact the world and further the Kingdom of God. Life can be crazy messy, but God loves you like crazy and He wants to use YOU for His glory. You have a Fierce Calling! Subscribe to this podcast...
Posted by Doris Swift on 07/12/2020
Do you dream of life as an heir to a majestic empire but wake up to the nightmare of a tormented, broken, and desperate reality? Experiencing the magnificent, eternal Kingdom should be a daily routine. Yet when the soil of yesterday’s fray dulls life’s luster, we miss out on its hope and promise. Author Leah Fort knows this first hand. Traumatic events in her childhood wrapped her in a prison of fear, which she learned to cloak with the fools’ gold of achievement. An encounter with The King broke through the façade, shattered the veil of fear,...
Posted by Leah Fort on 04/07/2020
