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.
Because life is hard and time is precious, Brenda writes and develops resources to:
Have you ever experienced identity issues? Actually, it’s quite common. In other words, you’re not alone. Today, we examine – Jesus has no identity issues!
Do you? Read More …
You use faith more each day than you realize. Indeed, it’s worth looking at some steps to strong faith.
So, did you –
Sit in a chair today?
Drive your car?
Eat lunch?
Well, did you trust your –
Chair would hold you?
Car could get you where you need to go?
Body would energize and promote health from your lunch?
Interestingly, you trusted all this – and so much more – would happen. Read More …
Whether you’re a young adult, middle adult, or mature adult – well, everyone wants purpose in life. Of course, as you live, you figure out you gain experience. However, have you considered you also gain purpose?
It’s true! So, let’s explore this. Read More …
Have you considered how much mystery is part of life? In fact, mystery seems to be woven into human DNA. From biggest life events to smallest details – there’s a sense of mystery wrapped in – as life unfolds. Equally, there’s mystery in your relationship with God.
What a fascinating concept to explore! Read More …
“Do not be anxious about anything!” (Phil. 4:6) Well, that’s short and simple. So, why do people worry? Why are you sometimes anxious?
I can think of numerous legitimate reasons: cares of responsible living, relational issues, health problems, details surrounding death, unexpected sorrows, financial concerns.
Realistically, there are also reasons not so legitimate. Regardless, let’s explore tips for anxiety and worry. Read More …
Whether you’re driving at night, rummaging in the basement, trying to get your grass mowed before the sun totally sinks, or simply trying to get from your bed to the bathroom at night . . . you need illumination.
Similarly, you need light to –
Direct your heart.
Know where to go when you can’t see ahead.
Know how to respond when things don’t make sense.
Realistically, in many ways, you need illumination. Read More …
