Van Speaks

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TOPICS:

If I was Created in the Garden, Why am I Lost in the Jungle?

This is the story of Van’s faith journey. Born in South America to a career oilman father and a teacher/writer mother, she grew up playing in the rain forest entertained by missionary tales and Indian legends. Van’s adventures will inspire you to open your eyes to view our Creator who guides us to move joyfully and pursue His purpose for our life.

From the Pound to the Palace : defying despair, discover dignity
(Based on Van’s Book)
When Van stepped into the dog pound to find a family pet her first impression of the abandoned and stray animals reminded her of the human condition— life laced with fear and loss, captivity and loneliness, rejection and hopelessness. Listen as Van describes how the little dog she brought home forever changed her relationship with God. Van will encourage you to defy despair and discover dignity, by taking a daily stroll with Master Jesus and allowing Him to clothe you with strength and dignity.

Wait Management

God takes us to His WAIT ROOM when He wants to build strength into our character. Learn how to manage “wait” while lifting your heavy “waits.”


Secrets Woven in the Robe (Parents)

Hannah began praying for her son before he was born! Then, after weaning him, she sent Samuel to the temple where he grew to be a priest, a prophet, a judge, and a known man of God. Van has learned Hannah’s secrets. Listen as she shares how you too can be an important influence in your child’s spiritual development.


I’m Stuck On You, Girlfriend (Mentoring)

“Wherever you go, I will go.” These are words spoken by a young widow to her mother-in-law while she was searching for “the way.” Look with Van into the lives of Naomi and Ruth, observing and learning that mentoring relationships need a ‘Naomi’ - a woman who knows the way and a ’Ruth’ - a woman willing to learn, focus and follow.


Ewes Moving (Women Who Move)

How do women respond to God's call when we hear that we are facing a major, long distance move? Do we listen, allowing the Shepherd to lead us, or do we pine for the past? Van’s stories encourage the “contemporary corporate pilgrim" to experience the move as God's calling to "higher pastures."


In A Nutshell

Van shares her many lessons from God’s creation, including the life-styles of squirrels. Listen to her warm and inspiring stories learned from the nature in her backyard. You will be encouraged to go out on a limb to build your faith


Personality Parade

You have personality! You walk with personality and talk with personality. Personality is the relational tool that builds or breaks relationships. Van invites you to better understand yourself so you can become more intimately acquainted with others. She will lead you as you sing, dance, and celebrate your way into living a life of harmony with those you call family, friend, neighbor, and co-worker.

Holidays, Hospitality, and Hallelujahs

Has the holiday season taken control of your life leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed as you prepare for the “best Christmas ever?” Do you find yourself decorating your house and too intimidated to entertain? Van will give you spiritual insight on God’s original plan for the Holy Days and share her tips for simple and meaningful decorating, leaving you with songs of hallelujah in your heart and home.