DISCOVERING A COURAGEOUS AND PEACEFUL WAY FORWARD
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“I am no longer valuable to God. I have failed. It’s all a mess.
I must hide from my Father.”
Once we embrace that perspective, it begins to permeate every layer of life and inevitably impacts our relationship with God.
Joni Eareckson Tada has this to say: "Conversations at the Well is an extraordinary collection of insightful narratives for a generation desperate to know that grace is greater than shame and that no one is beyond the reach of God’s redeeming love. For anyone who has ever wondered, "Am I enough?" or has felt the urge to retreat from others and hide from God, Susan Habegger offers a powerful message of hope and healing. Readers will discover that the answer to shame is not greater self-esteem or self-effort, but a deeper understanding of the grace, acceptance, and saving love of Christ. Like the woman at the well who encountered Jesus and left transformed, we are invited to bring our own stories, scars, disappointments, and secrets into His presence. Change is possible, Susan assures us. So, I wholeheartedly recommend Conversations at the Well, and my prayer is that every reader who opens its pages will hear the voice of Jesus calling them out of hiding and into the freedom, joy, and purpose that can only be found in Him. In short, I love this book!"
-Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
UPCOMING KENYA JOURNEY August 12 - 27
- A New Song Women's Conferences (1 in Nairobi and 1 in Asembo)
We cannot erase suffering—nor can we “fix” it. However, we can walk with people as they face the lingering pain. Most nationals, women in particular, are unsure of how to speak about pain openly and without fear. There is loss of value and emptiness of purpose. This conference opens the conversation in a setting of compassion and safety. TLS will provide Biblically-based relevant teaching, group discussion, and handouts for the participants of the conference. We look forward to our time with these women.
- Sewing Skills and Business Training in Asembo Village
Women and young girls live with many disadvantages in most African villages. The very natural onset of menstruation presents a distinct challenge. Without proper sanitary provisions, the young girls are forced to stay home from school or work. Reusable provisions are becoming available but the cost is prohibitive and the desirable supplies are being used as “bait” for sexual favors.
Entrepreneurship has always been a part of TLS's vision. By providing the training and start up provisions to sew good quality reusable provisions, TLS is able to empower the women to provide for themselves and each other – and create relevant sustainable businesses in the community. Through generous donations, we are able to provide sewing machines and construct a simple building to house the machines and provide a place for the women to begin their enterprise. Twenty women are ready to learn and lead! It seems that God is in this endeavor.
KENYA
Yes, TLS provides Conferences and Training in the USA!
USA: ST. LOUIS MO Sept 25-26 WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
There is a feeling that often lies deep within, waiting for the opportune moment to accuse and unsettle us. Of all the emotions that we might identify at this moment, the true culprit would likely not be named. In fact, we might strongly deny that we would harbor such an affliction. And that simply adds to its intrigue— and to its strength.
Yet, when we are honest, we recognize some of its symptoms. We know the feeling of intimidation that initiates self-protection, the fear that compels us to withdraw and hide, the accusations that plague our thoughts, the regrets that accumulate and multiply into a crushing burden.
These struggles that plague our sense of well-being and fullness of life can often be traced to a feeling of shame and fear. We have much to learn as we listen in on the impromptu conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman.
NOVEMBER 11 - 25 MAE HONG SONG THAILAND
When God asked me to write Moving Forward From Trauma (now Come Alongside), the first location He sent me to teach it was THAILAND in 2015, and again in 2018. I am so happy to say that it is time to return! Tera Kouba will lead a group from First Baptist Church San Antonio and has asked TLS to go as a teaching partner. We will have three focuses:
- Karenni Bible School Students
- Karenni Senior Pastors
- Wounded Soldiers
The people (many are refugees) have deep scars and ongoing challenges due to the conflicts in Myanmar. They have experienced the warfare firsthand and ask for help with the trauma that now threatens to consume them. TLS will come alongside to share the hope of a peaceful way forward -- even in such times.
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