Speaking

Sharla weaves honest and humorous stories from her life into an examination of the Bible aimed at both fresh insights and life transformation. God’s Word is presented in a memorable and meaningful way. Her music background enables her to also share God’s love and truth in song.                                               

Her talks can be adapted for a short event or weekend retreat.

Sharla is also available to tailor talks to meet your needs. Contact Sharla to schedule her as a speaker for your next event.

Topics

What Not to Wear

Fashion a spiritual makeover for yourself! Learn how to weed unattractive attitudes out of your spiritual closet and exchange them for behaviors that are freeing and God-pleasing. Can also be combined with a general information talk on “Building Wardrobes with Bargains”. Individual sessions on this topic include:

• Divine Design: Beautiful in God's Eyes
• Hang Up the Field Marshal Uniform (and Let God Take Control)
• Bag the Worry Handbag (and let God Hold the Bag)
• Purge the Prom Dress of Pride (and Learn Humility)
• Eliminate Envy Green (and Wear the Color of Contentment)
• Boot out the Boots of Selfishness (and Wear the Shoes of Love)
• Banish the Bitterness Sweater (and Learn to Forgive)

Best Friends Forever

Reconnect with Jesus as the Lover of your soul and intimate Friend. Rediscover His infinite, immeasurable love through stories and song.

Mirrors: Reflecting Your True Image

Often we don’t like what we see in the mirror, but God can transform our image, making us new inside and out. Learn how God can alter your life to reflect Jesus.

Heartfelt Hymns

Music often touches our hearts in a way nothing else can. Learn the stories behind favorite classic hymns and study their significance for life today. Listen to contemporary performances of the hymns and sing them with renewed appreciation.

Audience Comments

“The testimony you shared was very personal and inspiring.” Suzone D.

“I enjoyed your testimony to your love and trust in Jesus.” Diana P.

“Sharla—your use of analogies is such a great ‘teaching tool’ which created visual pictures in my mind never to be forgotten and will continue to remind me of the truth of God’s Word.” Bonnie S.

"It was delightful to have you come and share your stories with us. I think your illustrations were great and really hit home with us." Ann M.

Speakng Schedule

July

Tuesday, July 20, 2010      Ogle County Women's Connection

6:30 pm                              Rock Valley Complex, 605 S. Main Street

                                            Leaf River, IL

Wed., July 21, 2010           Rock River Valley Area Women's Club

11:30 am                            Candlelight Inn, 2200 First Avenue,

                                            Rock Falls, IL

Tuesday, July 27, 2010      Champaign-Urbana Christian Women's Club

12:15 pm                            Round Barn Banquet Centre, 1900 Round Barn Rd.,

                                            Chanpaign, IL

Wed., July 28, 2010           Danville Christian Women's Club

12:00 pm                           Days Hotel, 77 Gilbert,

                                            Danville, IL

August

Tues., Aug. 17, 2010         LaSalle IL Valley Midday Connection

11:30 am                            Deer Park Country Club, 100 Deer Park Lane,

                                            Oglesby, IL

Tues., Aug. 17, 2010         Albany IL After 5 Twin Rivers

6:30 pm

Wed., Aug. 18, 2010         Moline IL Area Morning Connection

8:45 am                             Short Hills Country Club, 2500 11 St.

                                           East Moline, IL

Thurs., Aug. 19, 2010      Geneseo IL Women's Connection

11:00 am                           The Cellar, 137 South State St.,

                                           Geneseo, IL