Mega
Cooking™
This is Jill's most popular presentation: the kitchen management
program that is saving families money and time. The average savings
per family per year are $1,640, according to a recent survey among
readers. Jill presents the full program in a 6-hour seminar. Bits
and pieces of the workshop can be presented in less time and in mini-seminars.
Jill's interviews on this topic have ranged from several one-minute
spots on a national radio program to one-hour call-in interview shows.
Two major aspects of this presentation are 1) Mega-Cooking -- How
to prepare many meals all in one weekend. Jill takes some industrial
engineering techniques of mass production and adapts them for the
home cook. Jill makes it easy to understand and very do-able. And
2) Mega-Shopping -- How to procure your family's groceries for
less. Jill covers the benefits of economies of scale, shopping like
a professional, acquiring bids and negotiating prices.
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More
Mary and Less Martha
An inspirational presentation to encourage ladies to align their priorities
under Biblical standards. Jill doesn't present this in a "come-be-like-me"
approach, but with a sister-to-sister style that is punctuated with
humor, anecdotes, and modern Bible stories. For women of all ages and
occupations.
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Nutrition:
The Bible Connection
"What is a good diet?" Experts differ, authors disagree and
moms are shaking their heads wondering. Jill is systematically studying
the Bible to discover what God Himself says about how we are to eat.
The study is fascinating and enlightening. Jill presents the information
in a Bible Study format; the Holy Spirit does the revelation and conviction.
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Another
Professional Mommy
This inspirational presentation gives real hope and encouragement for
ladies who consider child rearing one of their top priorities. It is
filled with anecdotes and Biblically-based assurances of the wisdom
of their choice to pour themselves into other eternal beings: their
children. For an audience of full-time moms, or working moms whose hearts
are with their children.
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Supernatural
Business
Jill presents the differences between the world's MBA (Masters of
Business Administration) business Administration). This presentation
is developed with a compare-and-contract listing of the wisdom of basing
our business
practices on the Bible. Jill emphasizes the supernatural aspect of operating
a business for Almighty God. Jill has spoken on this topic to all age
groups, male and female, established businessman and novice.
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Writing
to God's Glory
There is a world of difference between writing to God's Glory and
many writing techniques on the market. When one writes with His anointing,
the words have a power that touches lives with an eternal significance.
Jill teaches adults and children about writing with a fresh approach.
This workshop is based on her curriculum, "Writing to God's
Glory." She is the founder of His Writers, a Christian writer's
fellowship, editor of the Kids Write Contest, and editor of the Bonding
Times newsletter. The information can be presented briefly in a
15-minute presentation through to a full day or multi-day workshop.
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God's
Purpose
This speech is ideal for a ladies banquet or retreat. Jill retells her
testimony which leads her into the discussion of God's hand on each
of His creations' lives. Each person in the audience is important
to God and His plan. Jill lifts the audience toward the Lord and helps
them focus on how marvelous His wisdom is in placing them right where
He has. This talk goes beyond self-esteem to Christ-esteem. She usually
presents it to women, but can adapt it to audiences that include men.
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Enabled
by God
Jill's third son, Trent, is autistic. God has done wonders in her
life through the blessing of autism. She is the founder of PREACCH,
an international support group for Christian parents of autistic children.
God has been performing miracles in Trent and in Jill's family through
this adventure. Jill presents the benefits of having a special-needs
child and encourages parents to focus on the joy instead of the dread.
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Active
for God
This talk changes as it adapts to current events. Jill inspires her
audience to active Christian Citizenship. One person can make a difference.
Jill organized the national prayer rallies at congressmen's offices
during the "War of HR6" and the National Prayer Lunch for
the 1996 Presidential Campaign. She relates the stories of lay-Christians
across the nation and how they operated with their spiritual gifts to
make a difference in their communities, states, and the nation. For
all audiences. Variation: Praying for Americans - a reminder of
God's Love and Power and Sovereignty.
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Alan’s
Rib
This definitely is not the speech for a room full of feminists.
Jill presents the concept of serving your husband in the Light of how
the church should serve Christ. Challenging and uplifting, this presentation
encourages women that servanthood is noble.
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The
Power of Positive Parenting
We, as parents, can train our children in God's strength to become
who they are in Him. Jill presents an encouraging talk to parents to
not get weary in well doing. She draws from the Bible and real-life
examples of the vital role parents have in their children's development.
Jill emphasizes lifting our children up toward God, rather than handing
them over to their own sin nature.
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Why
Math?
This talk could also be called ABC Math: Arithmetic Bible Concepts.
This is for any parent who is having difficulty teaching math to their
children. Jill shows the relevance of math to many occupations, but
more importantly to God's design. This presentation is based on a popular
brochure and the "still-in-research" book.
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Ask
Jill
Jill answers six of the most often asked questions to her ministry:
What about judging others? Where are the older women? How do I get my
husband to be the spiritual leader in our home? What do you do about
church? What curriculum should I use? (Can be adapted to a non-schooling
audience.) How do you fast? Each of those questions can stand alone
as a topic.
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A
Discerning Child
Every book, script, and show is written by someone. Every person
has a worldview. Their writing, no matter how skilled, will reflect
the writer's worldview. How do parents teach their children to discern
the theme, the idea of what they are absorbing from literature and the
media? In this talk, Jill gives parents some fun, and yet Biblically
based, helps in guiding their children to learn to discern.
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Our
Best for the Lord
Voltaire
had it all wrong when he said: "The best is the enemy of the
good." In God's system the "good" is the enemy of
the Best. Jill develops this conversation with her audience to help
them to make wise choices about their time and energy - that they are
only offering their Best up to God, and not just some "good works."
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Those
Church People
This is a very popular presentation of Jill's in which she "acts"
her way through a variety of "churchy personalities". Humor
and props make this a fun, yet inspiring talk as she warns us of the
dangers of being members of the "Jerk Police" or many other
"roles" we try to play.
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Homeschooling
Themes
A veteran home educator for more than eighteen years, Jill has six
prepared speeches specifically designed for those who home educate their
children: Successful Homeschooling, Lifestyle Learning, Mission-minded
Education, True Learning, The Behavior Modification Lie, and Stylized
Myths. A separate information sheet is available with more details.
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Everlasting
Ladies
This comes from Jill's heart. As she counsels hundreds of women
each year, she hears their cries for help. More than help with the household,
they want help with who they are. Relying on the Bible, she encourages
ladies to look for their identity in Christ - not their size, shape
or circumstances. The Cross was their birthplace and they are daughters
of the King.
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Vaccinations?
Though the Bonds have collected much "head knowledge"
about vaccinations, it is the Bible that gives the valuable view about
this topic. Jill works the information into a Bible study pointing out
how much God does have to say about the issue.
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Additional
Topics:
The Good is
the Enemy of the Best (a.k.a. Opportunity Costs of What You’re
Doing Now)
The
Recabite Model (The Recabites (Jeremiah 35) and how we also are
a particular people)
The
Behavior Modification Lie (Behavior Modification doesn’t work
and how it has subtly drifted into some teaching styles.)
The
Labeling Lie a.k.a. Styled Myths. Shining Light into the labeling
and categorizing myths so prevalent in homeschooling circles (e.g.,
learning styles, personality types, labels)
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