Available Topics

Why Can't He Be More Like Me? (Fun Valentine Topic)

A fun, informative seminar for women who are married, have been married, or want to be married! Men can also be included for a male/female focus!

Want a special event that equips attendees to better understand areas of conflict in marriage? This seminar covers the impact of different backgrounds, expectations, needs, and reactions on a variety of topics from communication styles to finances and sex. Ideal for women only, or couples, or singles who want to understand the opposite gender!

Go For It! Make Your Life Count for God. (Purpose and Passion)

Do you wonder what God created you to do? Want to explore and find direction? Do you have desires and dreams but wonder where to go with them? In these practical, inter-active presentations you’ll be challenged to not only see life as your most precious gift, but also as something God wants you to invest for the sake of His kingdom. Accompanied by Poppy’s helpful book, she will guide you with insightful questions and thought-provoking exercises to Dream, Review Your Life, Explore Options, Anticipate Obstacles, and Move Forward. A motivating retreat or one-day seminar for all ages.

THRIVE—No Matter What! (Joseph—Life’s Pits and God’s Purposes)

Have you ever asked, “God, where are You? What are You doing? How can I cope?” Like it or not, pits are part of life. But how should we look at them? And where will we get the strength and wisdom we need to cope? Drawing from the life of Joseph, Poppy presents a God who knows who you are, what you’re going through, and how His purposes work together for your ultimate blessing. Through her warm and practical presentations, Poppy equips audiences to thrive spiritually and emotionally—no matter what! In this faith-strengthening series, you’ll learn Pits are a part of life; Pits are learning places; Pits are choosing places; and Pits are not permanent places.

Lord, Flip My House (Inner Transformation)

Do you love watching decorating shows on T.V.? Do you marvel at the changes that can happen in the right hands? Have you ever thought that YOU can experience inner changes when Jesus, the Master Builder, starts remodeling YOUR house? In this fun, Biblically-based presentation, Poppy gently helps you see what needs removing, restoring, or renovating in your heart, attitudes, words, and self-talk. Using true life illustrations of her own ups and downs, you will laugh, identify, and grow as you discover how Jesus can transform you from the inside out. (Talks drawn from Poppy’s book: I’m Too Human to be Like Jesus.) “The ladies came back with rave reviews from retreat. Thank you so much. My only complaint was that it wasn’t long enough – I wanted more of you!” Sara L., Retreat Coordinator

Grow! (Essentials for Pursuing God)

Do you long to grow closer to God? This is His desire for you, too. Sadly, many Christians live in the valleys of life, struggling with habits and thoughts that rob them of experiencing the comfort and joy of God’s presence. In this life-changing seminar, Poppy shares her journey and gives Scriptural encouragement to persevere when the going gets rough. These presentations will help you: Identify five key stumbling blocks that keep you from growing; Discover the spiritual P.O.W.E.R. every Christian needs; and Develop the ability to persevere in tough times. “We would have you back without hesitation! Loved it! Great Speaker with “how to” emphasis. Appreciated the teaching on perseverance.” Debi O, Cornerstone Church, MN.

Wisdom for Today's Woman (Life Principles from Esther)

Today many woman feel overwhelmed by the issues they face—How should they make decisions they won’t regret, deal with loneliness in God-honoring ways, kick their marriage out of a rut, and handle unexpected and undesired circumstances? Applying insights from the lives of five people in the book of ESTHER, Poppy also helps women grow in seeing God’s hand in their difficult and undesired circumstances, and the crucial importance of waiting His timing. “Thank you so much for the wonderful gift of wisdom you shared with the ladies this weekend. I so appreciated how practical your messages were and how beneficial and relevant for women of any age.” Peri L., Women’s Ministry Director.

Speak Wisely, Your Words Have Power!

Would you sometimes like to cut off your tongue? Wish you could swallow your words? Someone is always listening, whether it’s your child, spouse, friend, relative, co-worker, or yourself! Words have the power to break hearts and relationships, they also have the power to build up, heal, encourage and be used by God to bless others. These empathetic messages spoken from one woman’s heart to another, enable listeners to: Understand and get a grip on anger and gossip, discover the power of withholding or giving affirming words, and develop new ways to speak upbuilding words to their spouses, children, and others.

Click Here to check out Poppy’s Bible Study on Speaking Wisely, suitable for groups.

Reaching Higher! (Abraham—Tools God Uses to Grow Our Faith)

Do you wish you had a stronger, more vibrant faith? By tracing the ups and downs of Abraham's relationship with God audiences discover key elements essential for a growing faith. Abraham’s faith was developed over his lifetime by learning to: Walk in obedience; Watch out for his Weaknesses; Discover his distortions of God; Wisely handle conflicts; Wait for God to move; and Weigh what mattered most to him. God uses these same tools in Christians’ lives today to produce a deeper trust in Him.