Need a weekend get-away?

Today is a beautiful spring-like day --and even though we’ve barely experienced winter here in the northeast, I have such a longing for extended daylight, warm breezes and windows open wide -- spring is nearly here!

This coming week is always a busy one as I prepare for Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center’s annual women’s weekend.   I’ve had the privilege of coordinating this 3-day women’s event for several years, working closely with Tuscarora staff, gifted worship artists and musicians, seasoned speakers and talented writers – all of us with a common goal of sharing the message of hope that faith in Jesus brings.

Our weekend includes plenty of fun (karaoke on Friday night and a late-night movie Saturday), delicious food, optional spa services as well as inspiring and creative workshops.  New for this year is a spin class (held at a local, off-site, boutique gym) and guided Appalachian Trail hike.   Detailed workshop descriptions can be found at Tuscarora’s website.

Melissa Milbourn will lead worship prior to each keynote session and we’ve invited Compassion International to share the joys and challenges of their work amongst the world’s most vulnerable children. 

Our keynote speaker is Renee Swope, an author, national conference speaker, and co-host of Proverbs 31 Ministries’ international radio program.  Renee will share insights from her latest book, A Confident Heart: how to stop doubting yourself and live in the security of God’s promises. 

Personally, I can’t wait to hear what she has to say!  A self-professed doubter, I struggle daily with finding the courage to move forward and step confidently into the dreams God has birthed in my heart.  I am looking forward to Renee showing me how to identify, overcome and learn from my doubting so that the roots of my faith grow deeper  -- both in the soil of God’s grace and the promises in His word. 

Are you struggling with self-doubt, worry or insecurity?  Or maybe your life situations have left you discouraged and overwhelmed, wondering if God is even aware of your sorrow and disappointment.  

Friend, God is crazy about you – He longs, even waits for you to share your heart openly and honestly with Him.   And He wants you to know just how much He loves you.  Perhaps this entire weekend has been planned with you in mind.  Consider joining me for a weekend away from the cares and worries of everyday life. You’ll leave relaxed, refreshed and inspired!

For more information about attending this event call 570 897 6000 or visit Tuscarora’s website.