Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom! – 2 Corinthians 3:17
The end of the year always seems to invite reflection—and for me, it also invites a good, honest purge. Not just of physical clutter, but of emotional and mental clutter as well. This month, I’ve been letting go of things that are no longer helpful or life-giving. Some of that looked very practical: releasing books I’ve already…
When Jesus Spoke to Crowds—vs. With Disciples Recently, this simple statement came out in a conversation: “What Jesus did with pre-believers was preach to crowds.What Jesus did with His disciples was engage and interact with them.And yet, we often do for believers what Jesus did for pre-believers—with only one person doing all the talking.” Wow!…
Over the past few days, a persistent theme has been seen in my daily time in Scripture: God gives grace to the humble. It is comforting because it invites us into rest, and confronting because it asks us to release our grip on self-reliance. James writes it plainly: “God opposes the proud but gives grace…
Sue Carpenter and Merri Ellen Giesbrecht interviewed Val Thiessen on her first children’s book: ‘Meeting Jesus on the Bench in My Heart’
Val Thiessen is a wife to Stan, mom of 3 boys, 3 daughter in laws and grandma to 7 grandchildren. She has loved Jesus her whole life but has come to know…
Sue Carpenter shares about her 2nd children’s book: “The Castle of Delight” in the series: The Power of Three. Sue Carpenter is a teacher, trainer, life coach and spiritual director with decades of ministry experience spanning over 30 nations. She has a heart full of joy and a passion to see people—young and old—walk in…
This AdventI have another gift for you below… Ask God: “How are you with me?” One of the names of Jesus is Emmanuel which means, “God with us.” Therefore… I love taking God’s promises, His character, and His names and pray into them. It looks like this: This Advent and Christmas season, take time to ask Him: …
When we pray for family members as Jesus leads us to before we gather as a family, we have seen tremendous impact!
As December begins, many of us reach for our Advent calendars—little boxes or doors filled with treats, chocolates, or tiny surprises. They’re fun, but this year one of the women in the Freedom Coaching Circle felt the Lord whisper something different…
This week in our zooms in FCC, we gathered as women hungry for God’s presence—and Psalm 77 met us right where we were! It’s a psalm full of emotion, tension, honesty, and ultimately, hope. We watched David pour out his distress, naming his fears and wrestling with the feeling that God had abandoned him. And…
Criticism of others is often a mask. A shield. A hiding place.
Not from others—but from ourselves.
Every time I sit with someone in prayer through a place of deep trauma, I notice a pattern.A holy one.A hopeful one. Their calling is often waiting on the other side of their pain. Again and again, when a woman invites Jesus into the darkest places of her story, something breathtaking happens: The very area…
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About
Merri Ellen is a compassionate and experienced life coach and spiritual director who is passionate about helping individuals break free from their struggles and move forward towards a life of freedom and clarity. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, apathy, addiction, spiritual oppression, or strained relationships – be it with friends, family, work, or ministry – Merri Ellen is here to support your journey towards healing and growth.
“Before I worked with Merri Ellen, I had been battling fear, depression, and anxiety.
I needed my life back.
I wanted someone to walk with me who was stable, safe and who offered me hope and results in my search to regain the truth. I was looking for answers and comfort.
In our sessions together, I have received freedom, peace, hope, life and comfort.
I look forward to every session and I’m always amazed at how only 50 mins per session can result in such amazing breakthrough.
I liked the most that our sessions together were fun. I’ve been able to receive such amazing help and growth while meeting.
Merri Ellen puts you at ease and is easy to relate to. I would recommend her services to anyone on the fence because its far beyond what you expect.
Merri Ellen knows Jesus, you can trust her.
She helps facilitate a Journey of discovery, healing and reestablishing you in Christ through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I’ve had so much fun too.
I was introduced to Merri Ellen by a friend. I enjoy that she helps people listen for His voice.
Being able to hear from the Lord myself and how personal it is, is far more beneficial than without it. And after doing a couple of her 5 week journeys with a group of ladies I thought I would try it one on one because I felt I needed more personal support.
Three benefits I’ve experienced as a result of our sessions together?
Deliverance, Peace, and Hope!
Before I started meeting one on one with Merri Ellen, my life was sad, and less hopeful. These days I’m happier, closer to the Lord and I have a lot less fear and anxiety.
I love that in our sessions all the honour goes to the Lord!”
Nicole Giffen
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 