flameofhealing.com

author & inspirational
speaker

wife & mother of three

grandmother of
a dear little one

healed of past hurts

able to have fun and be happy

rejoicing in the Lord

a child of the King,
Jesus Christ!

     My life has been a journey of healing. In my childhood, I experienced physical and sexual abuse and emotional trauma. But there was something there, bigger than myself, bigger than my pain. It was God's love for me. Through the hard years, His love and strength was with me, helping me to survive. There were so many areas of confusion that affected my teen years, and even into the young adult years, that I struggled with depression and tremendous pain. I was immobilized and confused. I cried out to my God with all that was in me.

     I began to grow in faith in Christ and realized the depth of my depression. In my early 30's, I was stuck in pain, unable to function 25 out of 30 days anything more than the bare minimum of daily activities. I sought counseling, both Christian and secular, group and private. It helped, but only to a point. I could not get at the very worst of what happened. I had pushed the memories way down and could only feel the deep piercing pain.

     In my early 40's, I continued to grow in my faith in Christ and deepen my understanding of His love for me. The Lord gently guided me to His healing Word. Those days of depression began to lessen, and moved to only 5 days out of 30, then later, only 1 day out of the month (and that may be hormonal!).

     Through all of this, I have been married to a wonderful man for 34 years, one who helped me to learn what love really is. He has been patient, kind and compassionate. We have raised three great kids, who are all on their own now. We are now having the joy of our lives as we spend time with our little granddaughter

     Several years ago, I began to write Flame of Healing, A Daily Journey of Healing from Abuse and Trauma. As I wrote the book, I received the indepth healing I so needed. That hard knot of intense pain has been released from the pit of my stomach. The memories have been faced and dealt with. The relationships have been healed in the power of forgiveness that is possible in the power of Christ.

     The most powerful of all the healing is the transformation of my personal identity from victimization to a child of the King. All through my life, I felt there was something better than what I was feeling about myself; now, I know what it is. God loves me. As a Christian, I have known this in my mind; with this indepth healing, I know it in my heart and experience it every day.

     This is such a profound healing of deep emotional pain! With my own healing, God has given me an empathy for others who have suffered. I want to share the comfort and love that my God has enveloped me in with everyone. This world is filled with pain and suffering. God's Word is filled with healing love. This book completes my healing, sharing this love with others who are seeking healing.

     I am trusting the Lord to bring this book to His people. I want to cooperate with Him in the process. I am available to share this great comfort and love from the Almighty God with groups and individuals. I am a speaker and encourager, compassionate and nurturing in my approach. I offer several formats for speaking engagements:

1. A three-part presentation, God is Faithful!
       a) God is faithful with our past - 
           a compassionate perspective
           of healing from past hurts.
       b) God is faithful with our present - 
           an exploration of life challenges.
       c) God is faithful with our future -
           an exhilarating exploration
           of living eternally with our God.

2. A testimonial presentation of my personal healing from abuse, with an additional focus on issues of abuse and what can be done locally to help victims.

3. An indepth exploration of the book, Flame of Healing, with compassionate explanations of each chapter in the process of healing.

The time for each of these presentations is flexible, to accomodate how much time you and your group has. In the midst of the discussions that may be emotional, I offer light humor that has been a great part of my healing. I am also open to preparing new presentations to accomodate the theme of a retreat or meeting.

I was active in a local Toastmasters International club from April, 2005, to December, 2008, preparing for speaking engagements. This organization is famous for the quality program it has for developing speaking and leadership skills. I received awards for Competent Toastmaster, Competent Leader and Advanced Toastmaster Bronze. I have learned to be confident and comfortable with public speaking, sharing compassion and humor as I share the grace of healing in Christ.

In January, 2008, I was added to the Speakers' List of the Oregon Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. I look forward to sharing the hope and healing that I have experienced in many churches, in many denominations. This is a beautiful beginning.

I am so honored that God is doing a good work in me and through me. I am learning, growing in Christ; He has filled me with empathy and profound love for those who are hurting. 

Send me an e-mail message if you would like me to contact you.