Drawing Near to the Heart of God: “Where are you?” By taking this age-old question and the illustration of the Old Testament Temple, Allison helps retreat members to discover where they are with Jesus and to develop greater intimacy with Him. Can be adapted for single or multi presentations. Resources for small groups and private devotions are available during retreat formats.

Esther’s Example:  Don’t be afraid of prayer! Drawing from the almost “fairy-tale” setting in the book of Esther, Allison shares several ways that the people of God can boldly come before the Lord and leave with the assurance of His favor and love! Especially appropriate for women’s gatherings. Single presentation, about 45 minutes in length; can be adapted for retreat formats.

Living a Life of Prayer: Has the idea of prayer intimidated you? Allison helps believers in all stages of spiritual growth to strengthen their prayer lives and understand the enormous potential of prayer! Best in a multi-presentation format during a 1½ to 2-day retreat. Resources for small groups and private devotions are available.

Open Your Eyes and See: Having trouble seeing whether your prayers are accomplishing anything? Let Allison’s message from Luke 18 give you a new vision for prayer! Single presentation, 45-50 minutes. Appropriate for luncheons, banquets etc.

Tales of a Traveler: In sharing her personal testimony, Allison helps her listeners understand how God can use personal experiences to draw each person into a deeper and more intimate relationship with Him. Single presentation, approximately 30 minutes. Appropriate for luncheons, banquets etc.

The Spirit of Love: How can we reveal the love of Christ to others? Allison answers this question with understandable and helpful suggestions that will renew you! Single presentation, about 45 minutes in length; can be adapted for retreat formats.

Especially for Parents of Young Children

As a military wife and mother of three boys, Allison knows first hand the trials and joys of raising small children, sometimes as a temporary “single” parent when her husband was deployed. She has developed the following presentations that would be appropriate for MOPS groups or other events with parents of young children. Each of these topics is approximately 45 minutes in length:

What I Wish I Had Known: In this presentation, Allison reflects back on over 23 years of parenting and highlights specific lessons she desires to pass on to those raising children today!

How to Keep Your Faith So They Will Keep Theirs: Allison shares five important ways moms and dads can model for their children a faithful and intimate relationship with Christ. Can also be adapted for Mother-Daughter banquets, etc.