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author, speaker, bible teacher
Do you need a speaker, or a retreat leader?
It'd be my honor to speak at your event.
Please know I appreciate the fragility and complexities of grieving hearts and desire to handle them with the utmost sensitivity, lack of judgment, and tender loving care.
In addition to what I have learned from personal experience with grief, loss, and the grace and love of God, I've been studying the Bible with many respected teachers for over thirty years. I have led or facilitated many Bible Studies and small groups, created my own grief groups, and written and taught my own studies and classes. I care deeply that people feel seen and heard.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder and am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Biblical and Theological Studies at Denver Seminary. I am trained in Narrative Focused Trauma Care Level I through The Allender Center in Seattle and am a Certified Grief Educator through world-renowned David Kessler's certificate program.
Through more than four decades of journeying with Jesus, I wholeheartedly believe "the word of God is alive and active," and that we have "a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:3). It'd be my privilege to share my story—the hard and the holy—as my desire is for eyes and hearts be opened to the kindness and goodness of God.
To learn more about me or my story, please visit my “About Me” page, or please don’t hesitate to ask.
For an event...
A Sampling of my Keynote Topics:
- THE SECRET to HOLDING SORROW and HOPE: The Life-Changing Lesson Grief Taught Me
- BECOMING INTIMATE with IMMANUEL: A Blessing Only Born through Suffering
- LIFE, DEATH, and LIFE ANEW: How Your Personal Resurrection Becomes Your Love Story with God
- THE GIFT of WAITING: Unwanted but of Infinite Worth
- SUFFERING, MIRACLES, and THE MYSTERY of GOD’S LOVE: An Honest Look at What Doesn’t Make Sense and Why It Matters
- LOVE BIGGER THAN THE PAIN: Lessons of Grief, Hope, and Redemption from the Book of Ruth
- HOW JESUS SAYS “I LOVE YOU” in THE BOOK of REVELATION: Encouragement in Your Suffering
Or, for a Weekend Retreat...
A total of four talks to be given on Friday night, Saturday morning, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning. And for an extra fee, my dear friend and gifted Worship Leader Maggie Amini would join us.
Unwrapping God's Gifts in Grief
In four interactive and kind-to-your-heart sessions, we’ll take a look at how Love, Hope, Peace, and Joy are gifts from God that can be slowly unwrapped in grief.
Writing Your Story of Grief, Grace, and Glory: A Healing Weekend
With prompts and guidance to help, attendees will embark on their own healing journey, writing their unique story of grief, grace, and glory. NO WRITING EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
And for those grieving the loss of a beloved pet...
Furever Home
Inspired by heartfelt questions in my own grief, wondering if I would see my “babies”—aka dogs—in heaven, these three sessions will cover what the Bible says about animals and their eternal destiny. A retreat designed not only to enlighten and encourage, but also to provide comfort and joy—yes, even laughter—as attendees honor their precious pets together.
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