Encouraging and inspiring all through stories of God's love and grace.
Maybe You Can Relate...
If you have ever grown up in a large family, been a preacher's kid (PK), dealt with an eating disorder, grieved the loss of a parent, faced unemployment, or experienced infertility, you have a glimpse into the challenges I have faced over the years.
As a speaker and author, I share parts of my journey. Although our experiences may differ, we often experience similar emotions, struggles, and doubts. I have learned to trust in God's compassion, patience, and forgiveness.
Freedom is possible for you, too, through a relationship with the living God, who is always present, loves you, and delights in you.
Contact Peg today info@pegarnold.org
Educational Background
BS from Western Michigan University in Education
MA from Johns Hopkins in Counseling
Nationally Certified Professional Teacher in Counseling
My Passion
We all have more in common than not. It's a privilege to serve God by sharing His message of hope through bringing stories to life, sharing my personal experiences, and interpreting scripture. My heart's desire is to be a vessel of the Holy Spirit that inspires and encourages everyone to see themselves as worthy and embrace Christ’s love, grace, and forgiveness!
My ministry was born out of a desire to breathe life into God's message in a life-giving and meaningful way. As a counselor who created interactive lessons, God revealed to me the power of drama. It began with bringing to life the endearing "Ladies", a humorous portrayal of various female personalities, and later expanded to include women from the Bible. This was the beginning of my journey as a speaker and drama queen for Jesus.
My prayer is that you will find my ministry engaging, encouraging, inspiring, and equipping, as I bring stories to life.
Some Fun Facts
- I have been a swim coach, waitress, worship leader, and performed with Sing Out Kalamazoo.
- I completed a triathlon after a serious knee injury.
- I'll stop the car for coffee, a beautiful landscape, and animal sightings.
- Yes, I caught that fish on a fishing trip in Alaska.
- I love water activities and water views.
My Joys and Challenges
My joys in life include being a wife and mother of two married adults and now Nana of eight grandchildren. I valued the years I spent as a math teacher and counselor, helping students navigate the many challenges of the middle school years. Serving and supporting staff and parents were an integral part of my mission. I have grown through my involvement in women’s studies, Christian Education, and music ministries. I constantly struggled to balance all these responsibilities, derailed by distractions and unexpected challenges. Amid these overwhelming years, the Lord opened doors allowing me to bring these experiences to life through speaking, writing, and drama. I am honored to be used as His vessel at women's events across the country.
My Mission & Core Beliefs
My mission as a Christian speaker is to be a vessel of the Holy Spirit empowering and equipping others to begin, develop, and grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through Biblically-based messages inspired by the Holy Spirit. Encouraging women to realize how they are dearly loved and cherished by God is my heart’s desire.
I Believe:
God sent Jesus Christ to offer salvation and eternal life. Through His death and resurrection, God offers forgiveness and through accepting His grace we are able to establish a relationship with God and this is available to all who believe.
Jesus requires us to live by two greatest commandments, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.
The Holy Spirit empowers us with gifts, graces and insights to carry out the will of God.
Invite Peg to your next event!
Peg prayerfully designs each message after speaking with your event planner to meet the needs of your group.
Each message ranges from 30 minutes to an hour and is adaptable for prayer breakfasts, banquets, conferences, and other special events.
Can be combined or expanded for 1/2 day, full day, or weekend retreat and if desired, interactive group activities.