General Topics/Key Note Address
Breaking the Bondage of Maintaining an Image Never have we cared more how we look, and never have we carried such a burden in trying to look good. Today so many women struggle with the bondage of maintaining an image. So many of us are worried about what we look like to others. This often affects the quality of our relationships, keeping us from being honest, transparent, and at peace. Here’s a secret I’ve got to share: you don’t look so good! But don’t be alarmed- there’s a powerful way to walk in freedom and it has nothing to do with what you wear. At this session, you’ll learn how to walk honestly and with your head up, out of confusion and pain and into His marvelous grace!
Winning the War Against Worry Worry is a merciless taskmaster that seeks to enslave you to the “what ifs?” Scripture admonishes us to not worry or fret, but many women wonder if they can truly be free of worry. Some of us come from a long line of worriers! Is there really a way to become “more than conquerors” in this battle against Worry? Come bask in this joyous message of hope. There will be laughter and tears as Lauren shares not only heartwarming stories of her own battle with worry, but God’s plan and procedure for Victory! It is a battle, but God says “You can win it!”
What’s Love Got to Do with It?! At some point in our life, we have all experienced being afraid. Some of us have had moments when we were afraid, and some of us have been gripped by fear for a long season of our life. Your experience with Fear could be due to a negative childhood experience, or due to your perception of how safe you feel you are in this world. Fear can paralyze you or cause you to hide. But God’s Powerful Love will catapult you from your closet of fear! Listen to this amazing testimony of how God delivered Lauren from the bondage of fear and baptized her with boldness. It is true that His “Perfect Love Casts out Fear”.
Holiday/Christmas
Lights! Camera!…Christmas! How to Set the Stage for a Bright Christmas! Let’s be honest: the Christmas holidays can feel like a big, stressful production, and we are the unpaid, unprepared Director! How did we get stuck with this role?! Some of us are dealing with such difficult situations, complex relationships, and stressful situations that we’re not hearing the “good news of great joy”. With humorous stories that will touch your soul with joy, you will learn the secrets of how to celebrate this holy holiday of wonder – without the stress of a mess. This Christmas celebration may be your brightest one yet!
Parenting
Successful Mothers Wave a White Flag! Go ahead, moms- proudly wave that white flag of surrender! You love your children, we know, but you’re a bit frustrated and exhausted in raising them. The harder we try, the more frustrated we often become. Learn the principles of surrender that set moms free! This seminar is not only for mothers of children and teens, but also for grown women dealing with their relationship with their own mother. A powerful, encouraging seminar perfect for MOPS groups, Mother-Daughter Banquets, and Seminars.
Other Topics
Sweet Friendships in a Sour World “Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend?” the song asks, but do you have one?! Proverbs 18:24 tells us “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” -but where is this friend? It seems more difficult than ever to find a loyal friend in this frantic, frenzied world we live in. While some think it’s a luxury, it’s more crucial than ever to have go-the-distance friendships. You may not be sure of what makes a good friend, or how to be one yourself, but that’s all about to change! Come learn the secrets of Sweet Friendships in a Sour world.
A New Vocabulary for a New Life! No, this isn’t about memorizing high powered words. It’s about the Power of Your Words! Cars get oil changes, and engines get overhauled, but what’s a woman to do if she has the habit of speaking negatively? What’s worse- the negative speech from our lips is often directed at ourselves. This negative self-talk is tearing us down and undermining our progress. It’s affecting our relationships. Hang on, help is on the way! Step into your new life as we learn the power of speaking words of LIFE!
(Approximately 45-60 minutes each, topics can be combined together to create a series, retreat workshops, or seminars with break out sessions)