New Retreat topic based on the stories from my devotional books, Sapphires from Psalms: 31 Gems of Comfort for a Woman Seeking God and Better Than Jewels: 31 Days of Insight for a Woman Seeking God~
BLING FROM THE KING—Proverbs 3:13-15
• You’re God’s Priceless Pearl—Psalm 103, Matthew 13:46
• Sapphires from Psalms: What Psalms Says About Suffering-- Psalm 40:1-3
• God’s Crowns Your Rewards—Psalm 149:4
• Better Than Jewels: Being Used by God—Proverbs 8:11
TAKE A R.E.S.T. FROM YOUR STRESS—Matthew 11:29, The demands of daily life can rob us of the peace God intends for His kids. Learn how to walk each day in the, “unforced rhythms of grace,” The Message. (DVD available for this talk.)
A GIRLFRIEND’S GETAWAY— Ruth 1-4, Bring a friend and plan to laugh together and learn from Ruth and Naomi how God gives us friends for all stages and during all ages.
LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN—NOT SELF-ESTEEM BUT “JESUS-TEEM”—John 10:10, Find tools for transformation as you see yourself through God’s eyes, and see Satan coming to rob your joy.
GOD’S WAITING ROOM—Isaiah 43:1-3, Pink slips, foreclosures, troubled teens, health concerns all force us to wait for answers from God. Discover steps to not only survive, but to thrive in God’s waiting room.
New Workshop based on my book 12 Ways to Turn Your Pain Into Praise: Biblical Steps to Wholeness In Christ. HOPE FOR THE HURTING PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE —(ROMANS 15:32 NLT) In today’s broken world, we are often called on to minister to hurting people. Discover ways to help them to a place of healing without losing yourself in the process.
JOY FOR THE JOURNEY: PEACE FOR YOUR PATH, a retreat theme based on 12 Ways to Turn Your Pain Into Praise~
We have become excellent at making a living, but too often we fail at making a life. All the while Jesus offers us abundant life (John 10:10). Explore with Linda the journey to contentment~
• Perspective: Attitude Is Everything
• Personal Inventory: Joy Robbers
• Priorities: Play to W.I.N. in Life
• Purpose: What Floats Your Boat?
~Can be used as a retreat theme or for a ladies’ luncheon~
DIVINE DESIGN—THE WAY GOD SEES IT
We can get so wrapped up in the immediate that we forget the eternal. Spend a weekend looking at your life from God’s perspective.
• The Way God Sees You—Zephaniah 3:17
• The Way God Frees You—Matthew 11:28-30
• The Way God Loves You—1 Kings 19
• The Way God Leads You—Ephesians 3:16-20
Decoration ideas include a coffee theme demonstrating one-on-one time with God, or mannequins, fabric, and patterns to convey design.
The Powerful Practice of Prayer
When I was a young Christian, I believed that God already had things dialed in and dished out. As I have studied His Word and practiced this amazing privilege of talking to the Creator of the Universe and my best friend, I have come to a far different understanding of what prayer is all about. Come with me on my journey to discover The Powerful Practice of Prayer.
The 4 sessions include~
WHY PRAY?
HAVING AN A+ PRAYER LIFE
PRAYING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES
THE ABC'S OF PRAYER
