SHE SPEAKS

I have felt a calling for a long time now to help others that have gone through what I have or am still.

I have gone from having a retreat with families with handicapped children, a safe place where they could meet Christ.  I wanted to share our faith and give them the hope and faith that we have.  Also, a place they could come to get away from it all.

I have thought of so many ways I could do that.  We had even bought a few Alpacas at one time thinking that could be our income for this retreat. 

I thought of having a bed and breakfast, but since I'm not a morning person I thought that may not be the best answer.

I had started to do a Ladies Bible Study at my church a few years back.  I realized I have a story to tell.  From one broken woman to another.

Every time I go through a trial I just say, "well that's one more to add to the list."

I had gone to a Women of Faith conference a few years ago and thought to myself, "wow!  I could really see my self doing something like this."

I have not known how to go about this, and I have gone off the laid out path God has for me too many times.  I thought how in the world would I even begin to make this a reality.

I came across Proverbs 31 Ministries about a year ago.  When I was just looking around on the site I noticed they have a conference to help women follow their calling/dream of sharing their love of Christ.  They have 3 different tracks you can attend.  Writers, speakers, or women's ministry leader.

I cannot begin to tell you how very excited I was to see that.  I really would love to attend this year!  I'm praying/hoping God will bless me with this experience.

If you have felt a calling to reach out to others through writing, speaking, or ministry I would so encourage you to check it out!

I have been following the president of the ministry, Lysa Terkeurst's blog.  I have so fallen in love with her and her ministry.

I pray this will be the beginning of this door opening.