Speaking

With humorous wit and bold passion for the word, Roberta helps you find new insights through scripture that will help you have a greater understanding of the Bible. 

She draws from her own experiences as a pastor's wife, mother,  and high school Bible teacher.

If you are interested in having Roberta speak at your church or teach a writing workshop, contact her here.

Roberta's Topics:

Hands-On Devotional
Learn the why and how of devotional writing, and begin writing a meditation in class. Everyone attending the session will receive one free e-mail critique.
More detailed description:
A memorable daily devotional shares the writer's heart and God's Word with the reader...but how does that happen? In this session, you will learn: 

•      Three doors into the devotional: the heart door, the Word door, &
       the back door.
•      Important always do’s and never, never, never do’s
•      How to “rightly divide the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:5)
•      Formats and submission guidelines

 With an easy guided exercise, you will begin writing a devotional in the session, and you will receive a free e-mail critique when you complete it.

Write a Psalm

Learn how Hebrew poetry--found in psalms, proverbs, and the prophets--differs from English language poetry. Examine the "lament" form with its shocking emotional honesty. Begin writing your own lament to address an issue that concerns you.