Seminar Topics
Weekend Retreat Topic: "Courageous Faith"
A three-talk series which focuses on the first Courageous Faith Power Statement: "I refuse to be overcome by my circumstances or controlled by my emotions. Instead I choose to live my life fully convinced that God’s character is unchanging, His promises unfailing, and my eternal hope in Jesus Christ will never disappoint."
As we delve into the Scriptures, we will be inspired by the courageous examples of those who have gone before us and awed by the power and love of our Almighty, Faithful God. We will discover practical steps which will help us refuse doubt, worry, and fear as we learn to stand boldly and courageously on the Word of God. "Our problems may be big, but our God is BIGGER!"
Seminar Topics Include
"Sharing your Testimony"
This is a fun, hands-on class where participants learn a simple technique to share the stories God is telling in their own lives. Each person will have the opportunity to share three different types of stories and will receive feedback from a partner. Every participant will walk away with a renewed understanding of God's powerful hand at work in their world and will be freshly convinced that God will use their stories to reveal His faithfulness and love to others.
"Parenting Principles"
Before I became a mom, I had the naïve assumption that my children would be just like me: pleasant, easy-to-get-along with, conscientious and goal-oriented. Our first-born, strong-willed, temper-tantrum-throwing daughter knocked my illusions of pleasant parenting into oblivion. In this class, I share some foundational principles our Perfect Lord has taught me during the adventures of raising four children. Participants will be entertained by my imperfections and inspired by our Faithful Father.
More Topics (each expands on one of the Courageous Faith Power Statements)
"Courageous Conviction"
"I refuse to be overcome by my circumstances or controlled by my emotions. Instead I choose to live my life fully convinced that God's character is unchanging, His promises unfailing, and my eternal hope in Jesus Christ will never disappoint." Rather than tiptoeing cautiously around God's promises, we can learn how to stand boldly and courageously on His Word in every moment of our lives.
"Courageous Honesty"
"I refuse to pretend with God. Instead I choose to be honest about my sin, my hurts, my weaknesses, and my need for God's forgiveness, help and healing." God wants us to be real with Him so He can be real in us. Discover the power of honest communication and learn how to courageously receive all that God has for each of His children.
"Courageous Dependence"
"I refuse to be self-sufficient, trusting in my own plans and strength. Instead I choose to be dependent on the Lord, trusting Him to meet all my needs and guide my ways" Identify the red flags of self-sufficiency and learn how to lean into God's all-sufficient strength.
"Courageous Obedience"
"I refuse to walk in willful disobedience. Instead I choose to be obedient to my Lord, surrendering my fear, doubt and worry at the throne of His grace." Discover how to let the Lord have the last Word in every situation.
"Courageous Attention"
"I refuse to treat the Word of God as an afterthought. Instead I choose to be attentive to His Word and His voice." Discover practical Scriptural principles which teach us how to hear God's voice more often and more clearly. Participants will also learn how to practice courageous attention during decision-making.
"Courageous Remembering"
"I refuse to ignore God's work in my world. Instead I choose to practice a lifestyle of remembering and celebrating His many acts of faithfulness and love." This class is a practical, powerful, and exciting look at the discipline of remembering. "Remembering God in my past inspires me to believe Him in my present."
"Courageous Vision"
"I refuse to be held captive by an earthly, temporal perspective. Instead I choose to have kingdom eyes that look beyond the here and now into glory." Discover how to fix our eyes on God's eternal purposes as we persevere through hardships.