We are not victims of our past, whether we chose it or not. Our Lord has plans for us. Our part is to get on track with him and get going in his direction.

Brenda Garrison, taken from Princess Unaware

Speaking

Three Keys to Healthy, Drama-Free Relationships

Women are hardwired for relationship. But many times instead of blessing us, our relationships drive us crazy! The problem is we have not been doing relationships like Jesus did. Brenda will discuss how to use love and humility as we handle the three keys to healthy, drama-free relationships.

When Our Kids Make Choices We Don't Agree With

How would you respond if your darling, five year-old Sarah picked out well-worn blue jeans and an oversized tee shirt for her school pictures because they made her "feel happy"?  Or if your star-high-school-soccer-player son announced to you he is forfeiting his college scholarship to go to Bible college and then to the mission field? How about if your teen daughter came home with several new piercings? What would be the first words out of your mouth if your twenty-two year-old son called to excitedly inform you that he and his girlfriend are now expecting your first grandchild?

Our kids are sure to make decisions we don't agree with. While many are preference issues, some are moral issues, and a few may be legal issues. In light of Josh McDowell’s estimate that at least sixty percent of today's churched kids will leave the church once they graduate high school, we must be ready to answer the question, "How will I respond?"

In this session Brenda will help you respond to your child's decisions as our heavenly Father responds to us. She will help you build a bond with your child that lasts a lifetime.

He’s the Big, Hairy Man!

“You’re the man, Gene (Dad). You’re the big, hairy man!” You’ll hear this often at Brenda’s house. It’s what she and her daughters say when Gene, her husband, exemplifies true manliness—when he does the gutsy thing or the hard thing no one else will, when he stands up for truth, or when he fixes something or tries to fix something. It’s just their way of showing him respect and affirmation in fulfilling his role as provider, protector, and defender.

Unfortunately many men are not being praised and respected in their marriages today—no matter the generation. Women of all ages treat their men like little boys, incompetents, or girlfriends. They are missing God’s plan for wives to respect their husbands (Ephesians 5:33), and the blessings and benefits that come with that.

In this session Brenda will help wives learn how to treat their men with that measure of respect. Thereby, creating an atmosphere where their men can thrive and become worthy of the motto, “You’re the big, hairy man!”  

Respect is Not an Option

Lack of respect from kids is rampant in our society. You can see it not only in a sassy tone or slammed door, but also in lying and sneaky behavior. However, respect is not an option in raising our children. It’s the foundation of parenting and the key to healthy relationships with our kids. Brenda’s message offers both encouraging and practical ways to help you:

  • Regain peace and order in your home.
  • Raise kids who are respectful, responsible, and thoughtful of others.
  • Enhance the influence you have in your child’s life.
  • Build a bond with your child that lasts long after they leave home.

Mommy Peer Pressure

Have you seen her? Worse yet, have you been engaged in hand-to-hand combat with her? She is the “other mommy”—the mommy who pressures you to parent and do life her way. The peer pressure comes not only from other moms, but from family members, teachers, the media, and even the local church. In this message, Brenda helps moms define priorities for raising a family and gives the confidence to defend them. Learn how to:

  • Minimize distractions and interruptions in your family’s life.
  • Prevent outside opinions from pressuring your parental convictions.
  • Determine non-negotiable and negotiable issues for your family.
  • Develop a clearer understanding of God’s intentions for each of your children.

A Queen Mom Doesn’t Rule with an Iron Fist

Mommy anger—it’s the secret shame and guilt most moms carry. No one wants to admit it, but losing our tempers with our kids is a common. We hate it. We desperately love our kids, but there are times when we let our anger rule. Join Brenda as she shares a new way to help mothers overcome these emotions and discover how to:

  • Identify and defuse anger triggers.
  • Let God heal the shame of mommy anger.
  • Place realistic expectations on yourself and your children.
  • Refresh spiritually, physically, and emotionally to be the mom you want to be.

Princess Unaware

Many women meander through life with little direction, unaware that they are chosen by God for an incredible purpose. But, there’s no reason to wallow in discouragement, or succumb to self-told lies? Princess Unaware will help you enjoy the rich, satisfying life God has planned for you. Brenda Garrison enables women to see the princess that God made you to be. Discover new ways to:

  • Experience peace and security by knowing you have God’s undivided attention.
  • Break the urge to constantly please others.
  • Be victorious when tempted during times of loneliness and despair.
  • Live each day with confidence and purpose.

4th Quarter Mom

The 4th quarter of our child's years at home, their teen years, can be the most discouraging because our teens give the impression they don't need us or want us in their lives. However, staying active and involved in the 4th quarter is crucial for the success of all we have poured into our child. Brenda will teach you how to:

  • Identify and cripple the tactics of the opponent.
  • Get back in your teen's life.
  • Build a relationship to last a lifetime.
  • Confidently release your teen to live the life God planned for him.