Posts by Laura Loopstra
Michelle Schwarz – A Long Shadow
Michelle Schwarz is a manager of public health nursing, with expertise in addiction and mental health. Michelle is on a journey to know her heavenly Father more each day.
Read MoreChristina Dib – Choosing Joy While Living With Incurable Cancer
My name is Christine and I am 37 years old. I have been blessed to be a mom to two beautiful children who are now 21 and 19 years old. Just like everyone has challenges in life, I’ve had my own hardships. I got pregnant at 16 years old, married at 18 and divorced by…
Read MoreFrances Kim – An Honest Conversation About Choosing Joy
Frances is a second-generation Korean-Canadian who serves as Director of Envision (envisioncanada.org), a start-up initiative focused on emerging leaders within the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada. Highly relational, bubbly, and competitive, she gives great care to raising this next generation of young creatives and influencers.
Read MoreCarla Arges – Surrendering Our Loneliness
Carla is an entrepreneur, author, mom, wife and mental health advocate. She is the founder of Affirming Truths, a platform to help women affirm their identity in Christ. Her mission is to help women gain confidence in who they are so that they can walk more boldly in the purpose God has over their life.
Read MoreCHOOSING JOY & FREEDOM
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. —PSALM 28:7, ESV
Read MoreRuth Thorogood – Taking Down Giants
Ruth Thorogood is a speaker, author and adventurer who works in support of charities. Ruth dedicates her time to Christian organizations and non-profits, innovating with them to expand impact. She currently serves two divisions of the World Evangelical Alliance, and has served Lausanne Canada and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. https://www.thorogoodadventures.com
Read MoreMei-Lyn Freeman – Strength for Today
Mei-Lyn Freeman is an International Education Leader, Curriculum Coordinator at Chadwick International School • Mei-Lyn’s career in International Education, Sales Leadership and Project Management in Canada, Madagascar, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and India. Mei-Lyn is a lifelong learner who leads by example through her passion for inquiry, building intentional relationships and…
Read MoreAbby Paterson – Conditional Trust
Abby Paterson is an Event Coordinator living in Vancouver, BC. She is passionate about relationships and walking with others through heartbreak.
Read MoreJen Lawrence – The Season of Courage
Jen Lawrence is a Divorce Curator and founder of Designed Divorce. As a CDC Certified Divorce Coach®, Certified Divorce Specialist®, CDC Divorce Transition and Recovery Coach™, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional, Jen helps level the divorce playing field for women by providing clarity around a complex legal and financial process. She is also the author…
Read MoreKimberley Mitchell – Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Kimberley Mitchell is Co-Host of the Solo Parent Society podcast and former guest panelist on See Hear Love. • Kimberley has spent more than 3 decades in church ministry across Canada and the US, sharing encouragement through speaking, singing and writings. Her broadcast and music studies lead to many television and radio appearances as well as recording artist work.
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