Presentation Topics
Single Moms
The Single Mother Challenge
A motivating message on the needs of single moms that only the church can meet.
Being a parent is one tough job; full of many rewards, beautiful moments, great sharing, laughs and love. But the reality of raising children today is that parents become overwhelmed, exhausted and stressed. Single mothers are hit hardest of all. Gail understands. Having been a single mother of three for sixteen years, she’s truly “been there, done that.” In this very personal and touching message, Gail shares what transformed her trials and heartaches into joy, fueling her passion to establish SMORE for Women :: Single Mothers Overjoyed, Rejuvenated, & Empowered! especially for single mothers.
Encouraging Single Moms to Grow Their Strengths
During Gail’s years as a single mom she struggled to find herself as she found her way out of the forest. It was then she learned to depend on the Lord for guidance and found that He was truly dependable, her taproot.
In this presentation she shares her priceless personal testimony as she tells her “Christmas Elf” story, which has been published in two different publications including the book, But Lord I Was Happy Shallow by Marita Littauer. It is an inspiration any time of year.
Personality Predicaments
All children may be created equal, but they are definitely not created the same.
Just as all children are different, so are their parents. Gail’s experience as a single mother provided many examples of how each child is unique. Once the parent accepts and applies personality knowledge of their own personality, they can better parent their children.
This presentation includes stories, illustrations, and practical information that can be applied as soon as you walk in the door.
In the Growing Places
God never put anyone in a place too small to grow. – Henrietta Mears
Have you ever found yourself in an unmanageable situation, crying out to God for help and wondering if He even hears you? Gail, as a single mom, often believed her heartfelt prayers were unanswered when her son suffered a serious illness. In this presentation, she tells how the Lord clearly demonstrated His presence and care and taught her many things. She guides her listeners to the realization that whatever their situation, they do not have to force growth—just be willing to be pruned. This testimony appears in print as “The Extraordinary Love Gift.”
Not This Baby, Lord
Do your daughters listen to you? Do they follow your advice? Or should they listen to the all knowing parent instead? This presentation goes to the heart of every mother’s desire for her children. Though about adoption, this is definitely not your mother’s adoption story. Gail exposes her heart and her doubts in a way that moves every audience. She follows the voice of the Holy Spirit even when her fears discourage her.
This is a fabulous message for Sanctity of Life week or any other time for mothers and grandmothers.
CD is available of this message as given for Christ Community Church, Beaumont, TX in August 2007.
Look Around – You Can See!
Where there is no vision, the people perish. - Proverbs 29:18
The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight, but has no vision.
- Helen KellerWe all have areas in our lives where we are blind to certain things –and God wants to bring illumination to all them. Gail’s illumination came through a hard lesson on the value of gratitude. She lived through circumstances that forced her to look up. Teaching blind children brought new light into her life and she shares what she has learned to encourage you to see the illumination God is bringing to your life. Her moving lessons in god’s dynamic stories teach us to see. Her moving lessons in god’s faithful persistence will bless and build up any audience. (1 hour)
A Look in the Mirror
Do you really understand who you are? Who God created you to be? Gail has lived through the experience of rediscovering her God-given personality and she graciously shares her journey back to herself. Becoming the person God created you to be can be a challenge, especially if others in your life do not accept you as you are. Learn what often happens when we do not recognize the value of accepting the God-given traits of ourselves and others, and what we can do to overcome this struggle. (45 minutes or 3 hour interactive workshop)
We all know what it means to "burn a bridge." How can we "build a bridge?" This presentation gives practical illustrations for better communication in any area of your life. Gail gives you the tools to build bridges. Bridges that will help you maintain relationships and make connections with others in your life. You will discover the secrets that make your friends, colleagues, children and families tick. You will be surprised with the results you experience.
Tots and Temperaments
Gail will customize this unique presentation for your group or organization. It is completely original with a Power Point for enhancement.
Understanding personalities and how they affect our temperaments, can be key in working with young children.
This workshop demonstrates an effective approach to guidance techniques and interactions with children. If offers practical ways to work with children based on an understanding of the unique nature and personality of each child, as well as, how your own personality affects the way you interact with the child. It shows ways to relate to all different children for better communication that leads to effective discipline and resolution of conflicts.
Participants will discover how to:
- Develop awareness of their potential effect on the self-esteem of the child and how important it can be.
- Interact with different children.
- Better understand their own way of being and how to better relate to each child.
Personalities in the Classroom
Create a smooth functioning classroom by learning how to operate with the students’ personalities. You will meet their needs while they are learning and performing from their strengths.
Knowledge of the personalities can be extremely helpful in understanding the makeup of the students in a classroom.
It can help the teacher know how to assign responsibilities and what needs each student has as part of his/her natural make up.
In this workshop participants will:
- Receive and complete a personality profile
- Document specific ways to communicate with students of each personality type
Personalities for Parents
All children may be created equal, but they are definitely not created the same.
Just as all children are different, so are their parents. Gail’s experience as a single mother provided many examples of how each child is unique. Once the parent accepts and applies personality knowledge of their own personality, they can better parent their children.
This presentation includes stories, illustrations, and practical information that can be applied as soon as you walk in the door.
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