Evelyn Leite, MHR, LPC, is a survivor of abuse, anxiety and depression who is now 41 years sober with 28 years of experience in the addiction and mental health fields. During this interview with host, Marnie Swedberg, she shares openly and with purpose about: Living through depression, brain fog and confusionHow surrendering to God’s love changes everythingWhy wounded women compartmentalize (and how to help them ??become whole??)Helping women see they are OK (that the "stuff" simply is not theirs)The soul-destroying habit of self-blame and how to help your women finally...
Posted by Evelyn Leite on 11/02/2022
Sometimes life gets the best of us. We get busy and our spiritual strength starts to wane. Join me on this 7-Day Devotional Journey and get the spiritual boost you need to win at life. ...
Posted by April Nowlin on 06/06/2022
At a time of year where we feel we "should " feel joyful, the extra stress and responsibilities of the holidays, loss of loved ones and more, can cause this to be a real struggle. Add to this the challenges we've faced in the last 2 years with COVID-19, and joy can be hard to find. At the BCC Women's Christmas Brunch, Ammie shared her own experiences in a way that allowed many to relate to her journey. She reminded us where our true joy comes from. Ammie provided encouragement and reminders from scripture that allowed the ladies attending to leave the event feeling lighter and...
Posted by Ammie Bouwman on 02/21/2022
There are moments in time we will never forget. These moments are not only forever in our hearts and minds, but they help build who we are and take us places where we will long to return. This rhythmic children’s story will delight readers young and old. It will inspire memories to surface from days gone by and encourage new ones to be made. Take a trip to the sea and the sand. ...
Posted by Ammie Bouwman on 02/21/2022
Discover where you are on the S.O.A.R. spectrum from struggling to soaring! Awareness of your current "soaring status" can: Inspire your purpose and awaken your dreams.Ignite a desire to grow and become the best version of your self.Infuse a craving to seek all God has in store for you. This assessment is a great tool that helps women learn the current condition of their hearts, especially in relation to their role as mom. ...
Posted by Natalie Dawn Hanson on 02/08/2022
How Can I Give My Child Hope? “I’m such a failure.” “No one cares about me.” “I haven’t felt happy for a long time.” “I don’t want to live anymore.” If you have heard your child utter these words, your fear for their well-being has skyrocketed. But what can you do to help them? Some experts say that depression and anxiety are the new normal. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people. As parents, we cannot accept this. Many young people feel helpless and hopeless. Our kids must be equipped with more than resilience...
Posted by Lori Wildenberg on 02/01/2022
Catie had an aha. She went home after a meeting to follow up on her hunch to develop it a bit further. The timeline of technological developments began to make more sense... Watch her put it altogether and see what she came up with... Catie J Craig Website: http://www.1001freshstarts.com ...
Posted by Catie Craig on 01/19/2022
Dr. K. George Simon, is the world-reknowned Author of the best-selling book, "In Sheep's Clothing, Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People," has been translated into 30+ languages and has remained at the top of the Best Seller's List for over a decade. He has also written 8 more books, including: "Character Disturbance: The Phenomenon of Our Age," "The Judas Syndrome,: Why Good People Do Awful Things," "Sixty Shades of Sociopaths: Who is the Meanest person You Know?," and "How Did We End Up Here?" among others.... Stay...
Posted by Catie Craig on 01/17/2022
Jesus said in John 16:33, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (ESV). We may think when we are suffering that God has abandoned us or is trying to "punish" us. But nothing could be further from the truth! God wants to develop important character traits in us, one of them being the beautiful gift of perseverance. If we're willing to open our hearts to what He has to teach us in our trials, we can better understand their value, experience peace in the midst of...
Posted by Jennifer Cadamore on 06/29/2021
ANTHOLOGIES: How to Write One, Pitch to One or Enjoy This Genre Being part of an anthology is the hands-down, easiest way to become a published author. During this interview with Marnie and guest, Elizabeth Clamon, you’ll discover: • The best reason to be part of anthology. • The most important part of the project (and one most authors don’t think about until it’s too late). • 3 often overlooked benefits of anthology participation. • The biggest mistake you can make, and how to avoid it. Dr. Elizabeth M. Clamon is the Founder...
Posted by Elizabeth Clamon on 06/22/2021
Within “Dancing with Lewy”, readers meet two individuals, Lee and Nancy. Lee was born into a large farming family just before the Great Depression. He was a World War II Veteran, self-made businessman, artist, poet, and a man who would give a stranger his last nickel. Lee’s third daughter, Nancy, is practical, organized, pragmatic, a writer, and equals her father in a passion for life. Nancy was determined to take the helm when Lee’s mind began “dancing” with Lewy body dementia even though he resolved to remain independent while his mind slipped away. Within...
Posted by Nancy Poland on 12/05/2020
It's the little, hidden sins that create the most damage in our lives and relationship with God. But when we are honest and choose to repent, we get to experience an intimacy with God like no other. This song is a reminder to guard our hearts and keep our gardens tended. ...
Posted by Shana Strange on 07/30/2020