"I believe that in today's culture we're faced with rejection, depression, abuse, death, and heart-break. In the face of this, Jesus offers us abundant life, but we can't always see past our pain and access His abundance. My passion is to empower people to see themselves through God's eyes and embrace the vitality he has to offer in Christ." ~ Linda Newton

Linda Newton's contagious enthusiasm and engaging storytelling brings God's Word to life. With authentic transparency and down-home humor she shares how God transformed heartbreak in her life into hope from her new book, 12 Ways to Turn Your Pain Into Praise published by Warner Press. She has currently written 2 new devotional books, based on the book of Proverbs, Better Than Jewels: 31 Days of Biblical Insight for a Woman Seeking God, and Sapphires From Psalms.

Linda's work has appeared in Chicken Soup for the Tea, Chicken Soup for the Chocolate Lover's Soul as well as The Ultimate Dog Lover, and One Year Life Verse. She recently contributed to Focus on the Family's, Becoming a Modern Day Princess and Becoming a Family That Heals.

Linda and her husband, Bruce pastor Sierra Pines Church in Oakhurst, CA where Linda has served as a counselor for the past 20 years.

Bring a friend and plan to laugh together and learn from Ruth and Naomi how God gives us friends for all stages and during all ages.

Find tools for transformation as you see yourself through God’s eyes, and see Satan coming to rob your joy.

Pink slips, foreclosures, troubled teens, health concerns all force us to wait for answers from God. Discover steps to not only survive, but to thrive in God’s waiting room. 

The demands of daily life can rob us of the peace God intends for His kids. Learn how to walk each day in the, “unforced rhythms of grace,” (The Message).

Are you so busy taking care of everyone else that you don’t have time to invest in you? A friend is a gift you give yourself. This weekend focuses on:

• Friendship-Ruth and Naomi Style
• Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
• Feeling the Friendship God Offers
• Becoming Jesus With Skin On
  

This theme works for a weekend, an outreach event, or a MOTHER/DAUGHTER OCCASION.

We are God’s princesses and He is deeply devoted to His daughters. Learn what it means to be His special girl.

• Pondering the “Ps” of Princessness
• The Personality of a Princess
• The Privileges of Royalty
• How Do You Spell Princess?
  

A good topic for a Mother/Daughter luncheon or weekend.

We can get so wrapped up in the immediate that we forget the eternal. Spend a weekend looking at your life from God’s perspective.

• The Way God Sees You—Zephaniah 3:17
• The Way God Frees You—Matthew 11:28-30
• The Way God Loves You—1 Kings 19
• The Way God Leads You—Ephesians 3:16-20

Decoration ideas include a coffee theme demonstrating one-on-one time with God, or mannequins, fabric, and patterns to convey design.

Effective communication can be illusive.  Linda has provided tools for couples in conflict at her counseling office for over fifteen years.  Whether you are a spouse, a parent, or even an employer, learn from Linda how to:

• Talk With the Hand
• Choose Your Hills to Die On
• She’s Got a Gatling Gun; He’s Got a Cannon
  
• Let's Talk
  

An effective topic for a Couples’ Retreat or Conference.

A retreat theme based on 12 Ways to Turn Your Pain Into Praise.
 
We have become excellent at making a living, but too often we fail at making a life.  All the while Jesus offers us abundant life (John 10:10).  Explore with Linda the journey to contentment~ 
•    Perspective: Attitude Is Everything
•    Personal Inventory: Joy Robbers
•    Priorities: Play to W.I.N. in Life
•    Purpose: What Floats Your Boat?

Can be used as a retreat theme or for a ladies’ luncheon.

Have you ever felt like God has you on the shelf or felt   trapped in the quicksand of "if only" thinking? 

Talks include:

• BLOOM WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED
• ESTHER: THE SHINING STAR
• GOD'S WAITING ROOM
• SALT AND LIGHT
  

 
Can be used a retreat theme or adapted for a ladies' night out.

When I was a young Christian, I believed that God already had things dialed in and dished out. As I have studied His Word and practiced this amazing privilege of talking to the Creator of the Universe and my best friend, I have come to a far different understanding of what prayer is all about. Come with me on my journey to discover The Powerful Practice of Prayer.

The 4 sessions include:

• WHY PRAY?
• HAVING AN A+ PRAYER LIFE
• PRAYING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES
• THE ABC'S OF PRAYER

4 Sessions include: 

• Emotional Management-learn tool to hand discouragement and anger.

• Stop Circling the Drain-Discover treatment for anxiety and fear.

• You-niquely You: Understanding Yourself & Others-Discover your God-given temperament.

• How to Decompress Your Stress-This prayer exercise will help you dump your stress and get "unstuck.