Author Ruth Smith Meyer

Speaking Topics

I enjoy interacting with people and to find means of bringing encouragement along life's way. Topics I have spoken about are:
The Gift of Encouragement
The Rewards of Volunteering
Conquering our Fears
Even There
Pack up Your Chronicle (on telling our stories)
Just as the Wind Blows (letting the Holy Spirit guide your life and your congregation)
Rocky--a new look at Peter

One of my passions is to help couples make the most of their marriage, so you may want to hear what I have to say on

Marriage is Heart Work

The death of my first husband after 39 years of marriage convinced me of the wisdom of facing death candidly, preplanning funerals, speaking openly and preparing ourselves and our families for the end of life here on earth. Many have been helped on that journey through:

When Comes the Parting

The journey through those first months and years of grief also pointed out how little we know or talk about grief. Many are fearful of the experience as was I, but educating ourselves and being aware of some of the stages and common experiences of loss is one way to prepare us. I talk about that in:

Living with Loss

We can often learn lesson through nature. My study of the eagle and the many connections we can make to our life journey developed into a talk that holds both comfort and challenge:

As the Eagle

A three part series done in a day-long retreat setting has been helpful in dealing with the more difficult things in life and turning them into positive ministry.