You're Worthy ‒ No Matter What is a selection of 3 training videos from my online course "You Are Worthy" - This resource will help you see yourself the way God does and stop questioning your worth or whether you deserve God's love and favor. If you work at a job, your boss may determine whether you DESERVE a raise or a promotion based on your performance, e.g., did you do the job efficiently, with excellence, and under cost? However, a human cannot determine another human’s worthiness. It’s not based on what you’ve done but...
Posted by Katherine Norland on 12/03/2024
Have you recently lost your husband? Are you struggling to trust God as you step into the unknown? In this heartfelt memoir, "You're Going to Trust Me, Right?", Lana opens her heart to Christian widows who are facing the crushing weight of grief and loss. She knows the feeling of deep loneliness—the kind that comes from being left with an empty chair at the table, a quiet house, and endless questions directed at God. Lana’s experience of grief after the death of a loved one is not unique, but her journey of finding intimacy with God in her brokenness shows that...
Posted by Lana Bach on 11/21/2024
This is a video of Michelle Bader Ebersole speaking to a group of widows. ...
A beacon of hope for those navigating the turbulent waters of grief, the Widowed 2 Soon Podcast offers heartfelt conversations with real-life widows and widowers who share their personal stories of loss, healing, and faith. Hosted by Michelle Bader Ebersole, a widow herself, this podcast provides a compassionate space where listeners can find inspiration, practical advice, and a sense of community. Each episode dives deep into the challenges of widowhood, exploring how God's grace and love can transform even the darkest moments into a journey of survival and renewal. Whether you're a...
Posted by Michelle Bader Ebersole on 09/03/2024
I blog not because I have all the answers (or any answers for that matter), but because I care enough to share my stories in hopes that others can also find hope, peace, truth and perhaps a little humor along the way. I’ve known despair and desperation, and I’ve experienced great loss and turmoil. I know the feeling of drifting without purpose. But I also know love, forgiveness, understanding, unspeakable joy, and have learned how to walk victoriously – even in the midst of life’s struggles! I hope you’ll join me as I unwrap adventures in the wonderful world of blogging! ...
Posted by Rachel Rutledge on 06/27/2024
Life on Earth can indeed be full of those “things that ail us,” but many of the endless quick hits for a fix that are constantly offered up are mere placebos, putting us on more of a “deathbed of data” than a road to recovery. But there is a real “prescription” for the suffering and challenges we face on a daily basis. That prescription can be found in the Scriptures; the Word of God. This book will help you drop your excuses and find your answers, get rid of your loneliness and find God's love. This is your answer for removing anxiety and...
Posted by Katherine Norland on 06/19/2024
You are made in the image of God - Stop hating yourself - You are fearfully and wonderfully made. When you change your outlook...you won't have to change your outward looks! In Poetic Prescriptions for Eternal Youth: Examining Earthly Beauty from a Heavenly Perspective, Katherine Norland picks apart societal standards of beauty that have been foisted upon us. She shatters misconceptions about image and self-worth in this truthful yet lighthearted look at our bodies, and shows us the difference a divine perspective makes. Katherine pops the fallacy of being perfect like a ripe zit,...
Posted by Katherine Norland on 04/11/2024
Does Your Life Bite? Does it seem like your prayers never get answered? Are you wondering where God is in all this? It's like you've gone to war in a flypaper dress, trying to catch each buzzing pest: those swarming problems that keep you from living the full life God has for you. Katherine tackles modern day problems we deal with using the 10 plagues of the Bible and other modern day plagues we deal with now, like thoughts of divorce, obesity, fear, suicide, AIDS, domestic violence, broken hearts, etc. Whether it be physical ailments or broken spirits from bad relationships to...
Posted by Katherine Norland on 04/09/2024
Award-winning and heralded as “a book that can strengthen the spirit of its reader and transform or even save lives,” Move Forward Stronger is like a friend when we’re in need, the therapist we’re hesitant to call, and the inner voice we’ve been listening for...telling us: “You can feel happiness again.” Something happened. The death of someone you love. A suicide, divorce or loss of a close relationship, job, career, or business. A negative change in your financial picture. A medical diagnosis or tragic accident. A physical...
Posted by Julia Nicholson on 02/19/2024
At one point in our life, we all experience unwanted change, adversity, and loss, leading to varying degrees of grief. Many of us get stuck reliving what happened, existing more in the past than living in the present. In her TEDx Talk, Julia shares a framework anyone can use to triumph over adversity, process the most profound grief, and move forward stronger no matter what happened or how long ago. Julia has faced an inordinate amount of tragedy and loss in her life. Those experiences unwittingly led her to discover a unique perspective on grief and loss - more specifically,...
Posted by Julia Nicholson on 02/19/2024
Can I Live With Joy Ever Again? When Patricia Cameron’s husband passed away suddenly at 45, that was her burning question. Life without him seemed utterly impossible. He’d been her rock, inspiration, and one of the crazy ones who lived life to the absolute full, and constantly inspired Patricia and their three sons to do the same. She couldn’t imagine living with joy ever again. Then God stepped in and changed everything. If you’ve dealt with the devastating loss of your spouse, Patricia has powerful news for you. You can move from survival mode to "thrive-al"...
Posted by Patricia Cameron on 02/02/2024
Dig deeper with this companion piece to Grief Unwrapped: Discovering Joy in a Season of Sorrow by Patricia Cameron. This study guide offers mini-sessions to help you apply key concepts and scriptures to your own life. Each session provides chapter summaries, a key word, key concept, key verse, key song and a personal assignment relating to each chapter. Use this guide as an additional resource as you walk through your own journey of grief or give it to a loved one who needs encouragement. ...
Posted by Patricia Cameron on 02/02/2024