I am excited to announce that I am now a Board Certified Mental Health Coach (BCMHC) as well as a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC - 2007) through the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC).
I also received an M.S. in Christian Counseling from Cairn University in 2000.My focus will continue to be on ministry in the local church, facilitating support groups for women and partnering with other leaders to develop future care-giving ministries.
And, of course, continuing to do life with you and other kindred spirits right here on the blog, still going strong since 2007.
I love that God invites us to re-invent ourselves along life's pathway, using whatever gifts He's given in fresh and innovative ways. There's nothing I'd rather be doing than serving you and Him here ... and in the local church family where He has placed us.
Gratefully His ~
Linda
Wonderful news! God continues to use you in the lives of many. I know you will not only be a help but also a blessing. ♡
ReplyDeleteDebby, it's been so very good to walk with each other through our passages and transitions over the years. You have been a gentle guide and offered me wise counsel and deep solace along the way. I'm forever grateful ...
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Congratulations, Linda!!! God is certainly using your talents to serve Him in so many ways.
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Martha, your active role around here is always a deep encouragement!
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I'm so happy for you, Linda. God has given you unique gifts. You make this place a safe, warm, and welcome place to be, and I'm certain you do in person, too. I appreciate your love, support, and understanding so much. Love and blessings always!
ReplyDeleteSafe, warm, and welcome? It makes me so glad you experience that here, Trudy. That is my heart's desire ...
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Congratulations, Linda. I know you will do wonderful things in this field and in your faith.
ReplyDeleteJeanie, thanks!
DeleteLots to celebrate. Congratulations and praise God!
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Praise God from whom all these blessings flow!
DeleteCongratulations, Linda! I'm sure God is going to use your gifts to bless many people as you continue to use them for him.
ReplyDeleteLesley, I look forward to hearing how your ministry at church is going. Wouldn't it be fun to sit down over a cup of tea and compare notes?
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Congratulations Linda! You have accomplished so much. I love how you continue to learn and grow and allow God to build you up and use you and your life experiences in many ways to bless others! You are so gifted as a listener and encourager - I see it through your blog and know it personally from many (!) years of friendship. May God bless you as you use these gifts and skills to bless many! My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteDear wife of Bob! How I miss you ... more than ever I treasure all those years we shared together. I hope this week finds you strong and comfortable. I think of you each and every day.
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Compliments on this success! 🎉
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Thank you so much for your encouraging words!
DeleteCongratulations Linda You are the best ! By far!
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And you are sweet, sweet, sweet!
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Linda, Praise God! That is wonderful news. I am so happy for you!
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Thanks so much! I hope you're doing well as we head into fall. It sure has been a rocky start for our dear family, hasn't it.
DeletePraise God that He has remained strong, gentle, and kind in His healing touch and protection.
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Congratulations! How exciting.
ReplyDeleteJonathan, thanks! Hope it won't be too long til we're all together again.
DeleteHip Hip Hooray!
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Congrats on a great milestone. I'm glad to see you will continue helping people find answers to their questions.
ReplyDeleteAnd sometimes there's questions with no clear answers ...
DeleteCongratulations, Linda! What a wonderful ministry God has given you.
ReplyDeletePraising God He invites us to reinvent ourselves yet one more time!
DeleteCongratulations Linda!
ReplyDeleteLynn, thanks.
DeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThat's awesome congratulations!
ReplyDeleteRegina, thanks!
DeleteCongratulations! I know you are using those gifts God has blessed you with for His glory every step of the way!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
All for Jesus. All of it. Yes.
DeleteSuch exciting news! congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYes, I am excited to see what God is going to do!
Deletewow! Congrats, Linda!
ReplyDeleteYou're sweet!
DeleteYou're a gal who's top-shelf,
ReplyDeleteno ifs or ands or buts,
and now you can better help
the people I drive nuts.
Congrats upon this milestone,
you sure have what it took,
and I'll bet that soon your phone
will be ringing off the hook,
for yours is true reflection
of God's love and grace;
when folks look in your direction,
they shall see His face,
as if in person He'd appeared,
without, of course, the big white beard.
What can I say?
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Congratulations! How gratifying it must feel to work hard, achieving something so important to you and others! You have so much to offer!
ReplyDeleteYou're so kind, Barbara! I'm looking forward to seeing what God is up to.
DeleteLinda, you are such a gift to this world! God has endowed you with so many gifts and it just blesses me to no end to see Him enlarging your coast and broadening your realm of ministry for Him. Congratulations, my friend!!!! May God continue to bless and use you in ways you could never have even imagined! I am so excited to see what is ahead for you!!
ReplyDeleteIf anything good is happening in my life, it's all because of Jesus. I'm praising Him for whatever He's orchestrating.
DeleteWhat a faithful Savior we serve!
Well done, Linda! But I AM glad your new credentials won't take you away from this blog. I just arrived here, and would be very disappointed if it were no longer available! Praise God for the gifts he's given you and your cooperation with him, including here in this space!
ReplyDeleteA few more letters after my name doesn't change who I am a bit! And it's good to be done with the striving of former years and simply accept that this is what God is allowing and go with the flow.
DeleteI'm grateful. And give up blogging? Never!!
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Congratulations, Linda! You're doing God's work (literally)!
ReplyDeleteIf we're loving Jesus and others well, those who trust Christ are doing God's work. Love that.
DeleteAnd I love your sweet, gentle place in my life, Margie.
Congratulations, Linda! The world will be a better place now, I'm sure of it. So grateful for your gifts and how you use them, friend.
ReplyDeleteWell, I think it's fair to say that the world won't be a whole lot better place, but I am grateful for the doors the Lord continues to open for us all!
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