MEET THE AUTHOR

Meet Brenda

Brenda is the Founder and Director of Alive and Active Life. As a trained Marriage / Family / Individual Counselor and skilled educator, she comes alongside to help you apply Scriptural principles in practical, creative ways so you can have an Alive and Active Life with noble character every day.

Brenda’s many life experiences have included challenging growth seasons and adventure. She has also endured sufferings, losses, and trials. Her discovery? Jesus makes life deeply meaningful when you partner with God to live an Alive and Active Life.

Brenda develops, publishes, and circulates resources and tools that help you walk with God. All resources and tools – articles, books, e-books, podcast, audio books, and specialized tools – have been designed prayerfully to help you navigate life’s challenges using God’s Word.

 
 
 
 
 
 

What Does Brenda Do?

Because life is hard and time is precious, Brenda writes and develops resources to:

  1. Come alongside to help you live successfully as a follower of Jesus Christ.
  2. Bring encouragement, inspiration, and practical action steps to you every time you use one of our resources and tools.
  3. Assist your application of God’s Word in practical, effective ways to daily life.
  4. Affirm Scripture is “for real” and extremely relevant.
  5. Bring comfort and hope from Scripture into life’s sorrows.
  6. Remind that God’s power is literally downloaded into Scripture, ready for you to “plug into.”
  7. Assist your growth in God’s grace and strength each day – and know Him better.
 
 
 
 
 
 

What Does Brenda Want?

She wants God’s best for you because He loves you so much.
  • Live with power, passion, and purpose.
  • Practice and possess noble character.
  • Have an Alive and Active Life!
Be ''All-In.'' God Loves You; 7 Proofs

Be “All-In.” God Loves You: 7 Proofs

To engage life fully, you need to be “all-in.” Consider: have you ever looked at a lamp that blinks off and on? First, you suspect a lightbulb. So, you unscrew it and (to test it) screw it into another lamp. It works! Your mind scans possibilities. Could this be poor wiring inside the lamp? Or the cord. As you follow the cord to the wall, suddenly, you see it. The plug is only half plugged-in. To work, you know it needs to be all-in.

Let’s explore 7 proofs of God’s commitment so you can be “all-in.” Read More …

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When Things Don't Go Well - 8 Progress Points

When Things Don’t Go Well – 8 Progress Points

If you are reading this at the beginning of your day, you have no idea how today will look. If it’s the end of your day, you might be pleased – or rather disappointed – depending on how things went.

So often, life does not meet people’s expectations. Many times, you must make allowances and adjustments. Especially, when things don’t go well.

Let’s explore 8 progress points that help you when things don’t go well. Read More …

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What Keeps You From Your Best - Scripture Dissection

What Keeps You From Your Best? – Scripture Dissection

What keeps you from your best? It could be someone, something – or it could be you.

This material is about your health, growth, and progress. Of course, every person of every age continues to grow all their life. However, health and progress depend on some things. Additionally, sometimes there’s interference with progress in your relationship with God.

Let’s look closer. Read More …

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At Easter - Always Say 'Yes'

At Easter – Always Say “Yes”

Before we start with “Always Say Yes,” I want to tell you about an Easter devotional – FREE – to use this week. This tool gives you 2 pages for each day that feature:

First, a “Brief Focus” with reflective thoughts.
Second, a “Fun Activity” for each day.
Third, a “Teaching Point” that blends those two sections into practical action points for your life.

If you follow us on your favorite podcast app, you’ll get the audio episodes of the same content in your feed. So, you can have a visual and audio version to Prepare For Easter.

Inside this article, you can click on a link to receive this free tool for Holy Week.

Now, for the article content . . . Picture a garden. A beautiful one. Secluded. Yet, welcoming. Read More …

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Privilege

Privilege

Right now, I’m thinking of the late Queen Elizabeth II of England. One thing I remember and admire about her is how she always carried herself. Without doubt, she portrayed quality character, even in difficulties. Matter of fact, as I followed her life and conduct, I witnessed how she portrayed her position of privilege.

How does a discussion about privilege apply to you? Let’s explore together. Read More …

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When Life Heats Up

When Life Heats Up

Once-in-awhile, a burner on my stovetop “goes nova!” Unexplainably, it just gets super hot. Interestingly, it even glows! Needless to say, that makes it challenging to cook. As I ponder that frustrating phenomenon, I find myself reflecting about when life heats up and “goes nova!” When life heats up, you must – Manage the heat. Address critical details. Try not to get burned. Maneuver as skillfully as possible. Pray for God’s help.   Have you ever gone nova?

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