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
Keep Your Eyes Fixed on Jesus A 4 Session Retreat based on the Books of 1 John, and James...
Posted by Vicki Taylor on 01/26/2017
Please feel free to download Lori Hartin's bio sheet as you consider speakers for your event. ...
Posted by Lori Hartin on 01/04/2017
Letting Go Letting go in life doesn't come easy but it's the inevitable in which we all must face. From learning to let go and fully relying on God, to letting go of her children, Brandy wants to share how God has worked in her life by teaching her how to let go with hopes that it will help you on your own journey of letting go. ...
Posted by Brandy Hopkins on 12/23/2016
My Event Planner's Toolkit will help you in choosing and working with a speaker for your next event. A free, downloadable PDF contains checklists to organize your search for a speaker, communicate with your chosen speaker, and build a go-to file for your future events. Click Event Planners Toolkit to download. Here's a short video I did about this tool: ...
Posted by Deb Potts on 12/07/2016
Are you ready for a challenge? Lord, Change the Pharisee in Me challenges you to reevaluate your heart. What is the driving force behind your actions and the motive behind your agendas? Is it compulsion to act for the Father or for your gain? As Christians, we embrace the heart of Jesus and must emulate it to those around us. To do this, we must die to self and embrace God’s righteousness, love and humility. At times in our combative and seductive society, our walk would be easier if we just blended in but this is not our call! We are to be carriers of His Presence to those around us. You...
Posted by Melissa Pearce on 09/28/2016
Are you ready to take a journey with God? Unveiling Love: A Journey to Discover the Father’s Heart will challenge the different theologies and ideologies you possess about God and how it ultimately impacts your identity. God desires for you to recognize yourself as a son or a daughter in Him. When you do, you will operate from a position of value which is harnessed in His Love. Unveiling Love will take you on a 12-week Bible study journey. Throughout the study, you will discover the Father’s love towards you, the Son’s love within you and Holy Spirit’s love to move through...
Posted by Melissa Pearce on 09/28/2016
