STORYTELLING

Tales from the Front Row at First Baptist Church (from a PK who knows)

Aileen's been going to prayer meetings and covered dish suppers since before she was born. She'll have you laughing as she recalls memories from the good old days. . . back in the day of Sunday Night worship, Vacation Bible School that lasted two weeks and Rock of Ages sang like it ought to be--out of the Broadman Hymnal.

Is it Mama or is it Magic?

You'll enjoy this collection of stories. . .all beautifully true. . .about the magic mothers make in the lives of their children.

Wisdom of the Aged: A Wannabe's Collection

Since elementary school, Aileen has delighted in the stories of senior adults. With humor and tenderness, she brings these stories to eager audiences who leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and maybe even a little wiser.

BIBLE STUDIES

Grains of Sand, Blessed Pearls

A study of how irritating grains of sands in the flesh of our lives can become our most treasured pearls. Great for a half-day study for women, senior adults or couples.

Manna From Heaven. . .Ewww!

A study of this unfamiliar substance that the Israelites did not want. Learn how God answers prayers with unrequested blessings and discuss whether you think God spoiled His children or not. Look to Scripture for the surprising answers. Consider an ongoing six week study or a shorter version for a half or full day workshop.

Peter, Oh Peter!

A look at the outspoken, outrageous, out-of-control disciple upon whom Jesus built His church. Great for couples, senior adults, or church leadership retreat.

PARENTING

Mama's Citin' Scripture

With her trademark sense of humor, Aileen brings out some verses you may not have thought of as being all that parental. Come prepared to learn some helpful tools to thwart sibling battles, to redirect unwanted behaviors, and to alleviate defiance. When you leave, you'll be able to quote several Bible Verses and sing The Ten Commandments too!

Stealth Discipline

Aileen's tried and proven tips for disciplining your kids without letting them know. From dancing in public to well-planned competitions, these tips will eliminate battles while bringing about real change in your kids.

Catch Kids with Catch Phrases

Learn the Magic Question and lots of other catch phrases that will help your kids understand your message quickly and quietly. These great ideas will enable you to discipline from a distance without embarrassing your kids or yourself.

LIFE LESSONS

Maybe There's Something I Don't Know

Whether you are cut off in traffic or laid off at work, this simple phrase can change your life. Hear how Aileen uses this statement as her daily. . .sometimes hourly. . .mantra.

Shine the Light on the Roach How to Deal with Difficult People

Getting frustrated with a co-worker, family member, or neighbor who always says the wrong thing to you? Maybe it's time to shine the light on that behavior. Aileen will give you tangible ways to turn that light onto the roaches in your life while showing you how to keep from becoming a roach yourself.

Making Friends from Foes

Want to turn a relationship around? Listen to Aileen's account of how God has turned her foes into friends time and time again.

Email Me! (Communicating from the Cubicle)

Want to become a Silver Tongued (or finger-tipped) Devil (or She-Devil)? In this session, we'll review the alphas and omegas of basic grammar--no sentence diagramming unless you just feel the need--give you some tips on self-editing that will save you from embarrassing yourself in print, and highlight the finer points of email etiquette. Don't miss this stress-reducing workshop that will help you get the words off the tip of your tongue and into professional communication.

Love Me Like This

Want to communicate better with the people who matter to you? Then join Aileen for a workshop based on Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages*. Within the hour, you'll learn the names of each language and a little about how to recognize them even when you don't speak them well yourself. You'll even learn how you can communicate within a language that is completely foreign to you. You'll love this one--in any language! *In this book, Chapman focuses on communication in marriage. In our workshop, we'll discuss communication in general, as Chapman does in his later books. Check out his resources at www.fivelovelanguages.com.

"Yada Yada Yada!" Huh?

Seinfeld gave us the new phrase for "Yakety Yak" and it stuck. Truly, communication is so much more than "Yakety yak, yada, yada, yada." It's tone of voice. It's facial expression. It's the way you stand, how you gesture, how long you maintain eye contact. . .Really, what you say is a small percentage of what you actually communicate. Spend this September workshop learning more about total communication and how to say what you really mean, not just more "yada, yada, yada."