When we do all we can to avoid struggle we often find out all we did is push it into our future and pile our problems up even higher. Perhaps there is a different way.

In this talk, Kerri shows how to train to receive God's Grace and assures participants that Grace is available to each of us in our moment of greatest need.

Struggle is unavoidable and universal, yet many spend countless hours running from it and crying out at the injustice of it.

In this talk, Kerri explains 9 steps needed to go from struggle and setback to strength and serenity. She explores hidden benefits of struggle and how we can use our time in difficult circumstances to become the beautiful, authentic women we are created to be.

Forgiveness is not a four letter word, but many avoid it like it should be. They say they know they should forgive, but can't quite bring themselves to do it.

In this talk, Kerri talks about forgiving those who hurt her including her abusers, her ex husband, and even the driver of a bus who hit her square between its headlights! Kerri also details the difference between forgiveness and holy vulnerability versus forgetfulness and (Dare I say it???) stupidity because forgiveness is never about valuing yourself less. It's always about valuing good more!

It can seem almost impossible to find good when we are in the midst of pain. We use expressions like, "God uses all things for good," and "Every cloud has a silver lining," but what does any of that mean when you're the one hurting?

Kerri uses stories of guinea pigs and loneliness, isolation and loss to explore the nuances of pain and help others break through barriers to find purpose even in difficult circumstances.

If you are parenting alone, you know you face challenges intact families and church officials don't really understand. Aggravation, temptation, isolation, loneliness, defeat, overwhelm, anger, blame, and other negative emotions creep into our hearts and minds when we least expect them.

In this talk, Kerri draws on her experience being suddenly abandoned while pregnant with her fifth little boy and then spending over ten years as a single mom of five amazing, but challenging boys to inspire and bring joy and a remind of purpose to single moms from all walks of life.

Embarrassment, guilt, and shame are closely related, but vastly different concepts. Most of us experience all three at one time or another. The trick is to not let any of them defeat us.

In this talk, Kerri defines embarrassment, guilt, and shame as they occur internally and when projected upon us by others. She helps women recognize positive and negative outcomes of each and explores and how they are related to pride and self-worth. She also gives steps to aid the process of breaking free from prisons we build around ourselves as a result of negative experiences.

When you're feeling down, it's helpful to remember God's Love for you. The God who created you from nothing Loves you completely and never abandons you. He is there with you in your darkest moments and in your brightest days. He speaks to you softly and listens to you intently.

Sometimes though it seems as if this God is so far away! We wonder if we fail to hear the Shepherd's Voice or if He's stopped talking to us. We wonder where He is in our lives and what He is doing. We wonder why He allows us to suffer or travel this journey alone.

Kerri has survived some dark times and has some words of encouragement for women who need a reminder that they are Loved perfectly right where they are!