Loving Lady Elaine—how to get along with the difficult friend

We all have a Lady Elaine in our lives: prickly as a cactus, critical as a judge on American Idol, or uplifting as forty consecutive days of drizzle. Maybe we arethat person! How do we cope with such a friend without avoiding her? Robin has ideas that might make it possible.

That Awkward, In-between Stage—will I ever grow out of it?

Ah, the tall, elegant creature with gleaming hair, manicured nails, cultivated voice and no pills on her sweater. Can I become her one day? Should I try? Robin uses humor and song to discover how sweet it can be even when we seem to live perpetually in that haven’t-arrived-yet state.

Time to Be—in a world that wants us to DO

In order to be good stewards of our time, shouldn’t we plan our days to get as much accomplished as possible? Doesn’t the Bible say it’s a sin to be idle? Or is it enough just to be? Robin will explore these questions and what God has to say about them.

All-Weather Friends

A friend faces a dire diagnosis, loses an immediate family member, or experiences some other long-term life change. Friends may fail her, unsure of what to say, uncomfortable or uncertain of what to do for her. How can we be friends who remain faithful?

 

Holidays/Mother’s Day/Friendship Teas/Any Group, Anytime:

Bursting with Thanks

What do you do when your best-laid holiday plans go awry? Robin will suggest ways to be thankful in the middle of… well, whatever!)

Bloom—Here, There, Anywhere

Are you in a holding pattern? Or do you feel your blooming days are past or impossible in your present circumstances? Robin will share what God—and science—say about where and when you can blossom.

Other Topics

The Most “Wonderful?” Time of the Year

The Twelve Songs of Christmas

Beyond Surviving the Holidays

Knee Deep but Lovin’ It

Home for the Holidays (Home, Sweet-in-the-Middle Home!)

Delighting in Lightening ’De Load!