All of Laura's presentations can be adapted to fit any of your program needs. Every theme can be shared in a single presentation, or expanded into several presentations to accommodate all-day conferences or weekend retreats. Lifesavers for Single Moms The number of single parents is on the rise, and the task of raising children alone can leave a mother feeling like she's drowning in a sea of overwhelming demands. Drawing on her own experience as a former single mother, Laura will show you how to recognize and grab onto the physical, emotional and spiritual lifesavers God sends your way. You will come away feeling refreshed and revitalized, and you will be practically equipped with ways to help your kids thrive in a single parent home. (This is one of Laura's most requested topics, and is done often as a weekend retreat - a getaway most single moms desperately need!)  Blue Jean Friendship A good friendship, like a good pair of jeans, just gets better with time. But, just like your favorite blue jeans get rips, tears, and frayed edges from a lot of wear, so can your friendships get worn out if you don't take good care of them. This fun seminar not only takes a peek into the importance of having faithful friends, but will equip you to repair frayed friendships, encourage you to build durable friendships, and empower you with ideas for fortifying all of your friendships, old and new, so that just like your favorite pair of blue jeans, you can keep them forever. (A great seminar for a "girls day out" event; have everyone in attendance wear her favorite pair of jeans!)  Unfailing Love Of all the commandments God gave us, there is one that trumps them all - to love. Love God. Love others. Love yourself. Love is the one thing that Jesus said is more important than anything else we can do with our lives, that's why it's called the "greatest commandment". But how do you love a God you can't see? How do you love others who aren't very lovable? And how do you love yourself when some days you can't even stand to be with yourself? Find out how in this life-changing seminar. Love never fails.  (Makes a perfect three-part presentation for a weekend retreat, or an all-day conference.)

Hope Stands on Higher Ground Where can you go when life drowns you in disappointment, worry, failure, and fear? You go to higher ground! When you think you're at the end of your rope, there is yet another that will take you to the mountaintop of faith - grab on to the rope of hope! It is here that you will learn how to Hold tightly to your faith in Christ, Overcome all odds, Persist in spite of the circumstances, Expect God's best: HOPE. What are you waiting for? How Good People Get Into Trouble Temptation. It's everywhere. It can't be avoided...or can it? Christians aren't exempt from temptation, but they can safeguard themselves against it. Using the life of King David, Laura will expose three common mistakes Christians make that get them into trouble, and then equip you with three classic measures to keep you out of trouble! Whether you are a brand new believer, or a long-time Christ follower, this seminar will strengthen your faith!

Every Woman's Wardrobe: God's Armor Women and fashion go together like hand in glove; so does life and its struggles. At times, life can be like one giant battlefield! While most women spend a considerable amount of time building a wardrobe in order to dress for business success, we neglect to dress for spiritual success. Using Ephesians 6 as a springboard, Laura identifies six ways that the enemy of our souls attempts to disable and destroy Christians, by stripping them of their spiritual wardrobe. In turn, you will be equipped with six daily defenses to combat the enemy's attacks, as you clothe yourself in the armor of God - the wardrobe no woman should be without. (Great topic to pair with a fashion show!)

Rooted In Peace Everyone wants to live in peace. But we do not live in a peaceful world. Fear. Anxiety. Worry. Conflict. Chaos. Stress. Like weeds in a garden, negative life experiences get planted and then grow and spread until they choke out the life God intended for us. Learn how to get to the root of the fears that kill your joy and threaten your faith, and start tending to your spiritual garden. Based on II Timothy 1:7 and Romans 12:2, Laura uses the encouraging truth of Scripture along with empowering anxiety-busting techniques to assist you in uprooting the peace-stealing thoughts and beliefs that may have grown wild and undetected in your life, and then how to re-plant seeds of peace and fertilize your mind with the truth! (Meeting planners: garden decor is a great fit for this theme!)  Praying for Israel It is currently the world's political and religious hot spot: "Those who bless Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel will be cursed" - that's a direct promise from Scripture. God calls Jerusalem, "My city" in Isaiah 45:13; it is one of 881 references to the only city in the Bible that God instructs us to pray for by name. Sharing pictures from her recent journey to Israel with Aglow International, Laura will help bring Scripture to life for you. Learn why the most hotly contested pieces of land in Israel are directly tied to God's covenant with His people, and how to be a part of God's plan in praying for their peace and protection.

The PMS Plan Are you a woman over 40? Did it seem when you entered the "over the hill" zone that your physical, mental, and spritual life was just "over"? Suddenly counting calories, forgetting where you parked your car, and falling asleep with your head in the book of Psalms became the norm instead of just occasional occurrences? You may be over one hill, but there are more hills ahead to climb and you've got lots more of life to enjoy, so join me ( a woman over 40) girlfriends, for both a fun and practical look at growing older and making the most of it. Physically. Mentally. Spiritually. "PMS" doesn't have to be a bad word anymore!

Speaking Teen Teenagers have their own unique needs, and unless you learn to understand what those needs are and how to speak their language, you are never going to able to communicate and connect with the teens you care about. Drawing on her experience as a youth worker, a teen counselor and a mother of teenagers, Laura offers insight and practical HELP for parents, youth workers, and counselors who long to reach this widely misunderstood sub-culture. Whether you want to better understand your own teenager, or have stronger, more meaningful relationships with all of the teens you care about, this seminar is for you .

Don't Go Back to Egypt: Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Battered women. They are all around you, and they desperately need your support; but the truth is, unless you know what to look for, you'll never recognize them. Battering is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person with whom an intimate relationship is or has been shared. Fear and intimidation is used, and often includes the threat or use of violence. Battering happens when one person believes that they are entitled to control another. Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: emotional or psychological abuse, physical battering, or sexual assault. Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse, and generally escalates over a period of time Abuse Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse, and generally escalates over a period of time Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse, and generally escalates over a period of time Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse, and generally escalates over a period of time Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse, and generally escalates over a period of time Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse, and generally escalates over a period of time  AbuBut there is hope and you can help! Laura, a Licensed Counselor in the state of Arizona, a Certified Crisis Response Therapist, and a Certified Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, will show you how you can help women and children survive and even thrive beyond a life of abuse. Paralleling the Israelites flight from Egypt, and all of the turmoil that surrounded their escape from a life of slavery, this seminar is a crash course in victim advocacy from both a Christian and clinical perspective. Laura blends insightful information from powerful true life stories of DV survivors, with empowering education about the varying types and stages of domestic violence. You will learn how to intervene and advocate for battered women and children. One person can make a difference - it starts with YOU! *Note: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse or intimate partner violence, please call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

Overcoming Addiction  Alcohol. Drugs. Gambling. Shopping. Pornography. Food. Sex. Relationships. We can get addicted to many things, but the only healthy addiction is Jesus. Any other addiction destroys lives. In this educational workshop, Laura will draw on her personal experience as a recovering people pleaser, and her professional training in the counseling field to assist you in understanding the harmful and progressive nature of addiction, as well as the core cause of all destructive behaviors. Learn how to overcome any unhealthy habit that threatens to take you captive. "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." John 8:32 By the Light of a Single Star Let the holiday season come alive for you as it did for the wise men of old, who followed the star to the Savior that very first Christmas. Discover how the principle of the power of that single star can shed light on your life, so that you may embrace the joy of the season, not only at Christmas, but all year round! (This is a special Christmas presentation, recommended for holiday-themed events.) Laura speaks to youth as well! Inquire about her seminars for youth groups and conferences: email her at lauraspeaks@integrity.com or call 928-246-8647.