Being Mom

CJ has spoken at MOPS International conventions and has developed and trained MOPS leadership for Saddleback Church and others.

“Treasured Friend” – Seven Characteristics of a Friend

Do you have a treasured friend? Do you have anyone that you “do” life with? Is there a person in your life that you can be completely honest with? Is there a special gal pal in your life that you don’t need make up around, don’t have to put on airs, and can have a bad day around, that will still love you anyway? Does anyone in your life have permission to be honest with you even in very personal issues? Are you willing to allow your guard down, open your heart, and risk rejection in order to have a friend like that? Discover the treasure of a friend like no other.

SHARK!

Do you struggle with self-control? Do you lose your temper? Do situations get "out of control" in your home? All mom's struggle with exercising and teaching self-control. In this talk CJ shares her own journey and the lessons she learned from oldest son.

Unfading Beauty-Beautiful in God’s Eyes

This is an honest and vulnerable discussion regarding body image, and self-esteem. Through statistics, facts, and stories from her own life, CJ shares the effects of the media's portrayal of the “flawless woman,” the lies women have been programmed to believe and the healing truth found in God's Word. Written to offer encouragement, hope and comfort to all women regarding the unfading beauty of a gentle and quite spirit. Beauty is truly an outward reflection of an inward glow...

Unfading Beauty – Lighten Up and Move On - The power of our thoughts

“For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” What do you think of yourself? Have you moved on from your past? Are you able to let go of relationship hurts and disappointments? Do you have a healthy image of yourself? If not, then it is time to examine your thoughts and renew your mind. Written as a follow up to Beautiful in God’s eyes, this talk will encourage every woman to break free of the past, renew her mind, and live in victory.

Unfading Beauty – The Power of Words

“Stick and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” How many of us realize that is an absolute lie? Words have tremendous power and they can be used to encourage or discourage. As a matter of fact, the Bible says that words have the power of life and death. It is important that we are aware of the power of our words and the effect they can have in the lives of our children, husbands, and friends.

“Mother to Mother – The birth of Jesus through the eyes of Mary”

What was it like for Mary after the Angel left her? What would she tell Joseph, and her family, and would they believe her? What was it like on the trip to Bethlehem? Did she know that Jesus had come to save her too? We can all learn a lot from this teen mom who loved the Lord. Travel back in time as we discuss the birth of Jesus, Mother to Mother.

“Precious Promise – The Gift we all receive at Christmas”

What was so special about the birth of a tiny baby that even the stars shone brighter? Before Jesus was born, the book of Isaiah proclaimed that this tiny baby would be the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace and Everlasting Father. Discover how those qualities are gifts to us in our everyday life.