Entrepreneurs discussing and exploring these areas: -Remember your passion -Strategies for stress -How to stay focused -How to stay positive ...
Posted by Sue L. Hamilton on 04/07/2022
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
Are you striving to be everything for everyone, especially your kids? Is the pressure to be enough causing you to ache for something more? If motherhood isn’t quite what you thought it would be, perhaps it’s time to discover what might be missing . In our valiant efforts to be the mom we’ve always dreamed of being, we rise up and work endlessly to take care of our families. The tragedy is our attempts at being enough can leave us feeling overwhelmed and inadequate and yearning for something more we aren’t sure how to find, but desperately need. Author, Natalie...
Posted by Natalie Hanson on 02/08/2022
A demonstration of ingenuity and strength, Remarkable Caregiving features the true stories of six ordinary people thrown into the role of caregiving: a law-abiding woman forced to kidnap a loved one, a man who served as the “relief pitcher” for his best friend, parents of children born with disabilities, a woman born into poverty, a daughter who cares for her dad, and a woman who found her purpose in life becoming a full-time, live-in family member to two adults with Down syndrome. Not only a good read, but this book is also a teaching tool for groups to learn...
Posted by Nancy Poland on 02/06/2022
Inevitably, we face change every day of our lives, which can impact our lives differently. How we make sense of it will affect how we process it and respond innovatively and creatively. Through their adversity, twenty-one POWERFUL Queens gained a greater understanding of dealing with personal challenges, learned to overcome the mounting stress, and were empowered with the tools to survive and thrive. These amazing women put POWER to the PEN and courageously shared their powerful stories and practical wisdom on how they defied the odds by discovering that adversity entrusted them with the secret...
When Dallas Louis decided that all she wanted was to meet and marry her Prince Charming and become a mom, she had no idea what was in store for her. But she would soon find out. After only seven months of dating the love of her life, she married him, and within the course of twenty-six months, she gave birth to three children. Her husband knew her longer pregnant than not pregnant! In this laugh-out-loud book, Dallas shares highlights of what happened in her world once all her dreams came true. She would like readers to find comfort in knowing they aren't the only ones suffering from post-traumatic...
Balanced Leadership Rest for the Weary Leader. During this hour with Marnie and guest, Verna Bowman, you’ll discover: Why leaders are especially vulnerable to imbalance. (striving to measure up and keep up no matter what is going on in our personal lives)The difference between being busy vs. being weighed down.What to do when the weight of trials and challenges collide with leadership.How to appropriate Jesus’ promise in Matthew 11:28. Come – all who are weary and wounded from the current stress Yoke – yoking together...
Posted by Verna Bowman on 04/08/2021
Paula speaks on how strongholds can come when you least expect them. She talks about stress and how the past can come back up and take over your thoughts and your mind. That's a stronghold. She speaks on how God teaches us to bind the stronghold in our minds with the Word. ...
The Unfussy Host Check-List: “Who needs your invitation?” Four Steps to Get Started: “The Four-S System to empower even the most hesitant host!” Tips for Home and Family: “Be yourself and be that gift to your guest.” Company Calendar: “Make a copy for each month and begin a lifestyle of intentional hospitality.” Weekly Meal Planner: “Integrating hospitality into my normal weekly meal planning, makes it natural and simple to invite on a regular basis.” Company Cupboard: “Customize your pantry...
Posted by Sue Donaldson on 02/27/2020
A freedom call for every mom who feels she is never enough... Being a mom is the greatest job in the world … at least that’s what most of us imagined.The truth is, motherhood is hard — really hard. We love our kids, but if we’re honest, some days, we’d rather fly the coop instead. How do we enjoy the moments when the days feel like eternity?How do we love our kids in the midst of the chaos, mama mess-ups and Pinterest-painted expectations of motherhood?With candid honesty and laugh-out-loud humor, "Mother Hen Flew the Coop" takes tired, worn out moms on...
Posted by Melissa Harding on 02/04/2020
Mary Southerland swam against an undercurrent of unhappiness until she discovered how she was created for joy! "Laugh More... Live Better" is a refreshing message filled humor and principles that will empower you to: Minimize "joy-stealers" in your life, such as stress, unrealistic expectations and harmful relationships.Relish the benefits of joy, such as healing, strength, relaxation, and encouragement.Adjust your focus to appreciate the small wonders that each day holds....
Posted by Mary Southerland on 03/01/2019
You can't eliminate stress, but you can learn to control stress before it controls you. Mary Southerland transforms the promises of the Twenty-third Psalm into easy-to-implement, practical steps that will hand you the keys to stress management. Imagine facing each day knowing how to: Take charge of anxiety-filled moments in order to manage and control your stress level.Maximize your physical energy and decrease stress levels by eating the right foods.Choose the correct attitude toward your job in order to be successful in your work.Respond correctly to anger, fear, and depression with healthy...
Posted by Mary Southerland on 03/01/2019