2012-2013 Speakers
September 11, 2012—Jim Sundberg
Rangers Hall of Famer
From the start, Jim Sundberg made baseball history. At the University of Iowa, Jim was voted All American and led the Hawkeyes to their lone College World Series appearance. Then followed a 16-year major league career with the Rangers, Milwaukee, Kansas City and the Cubs. Since his retirement from the Rangers in 1989, Jim started companies, conducted motivational speeches, co-wrote the book How to Win at Sports Parenting with his wife, and was an analyst on Rangers' television games. In 2008, Jim was appointed Senior Executive Vice President of the Texas Rangers and is on the board of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. As Jim shares the thrills of success, he will also give testimony of the ups and downs and challenges he overcame in his journey. texasrangers.com
October 9, 2012—Cynthia Mickens
Most people own a safety deposit box. Though these boxes vary in size, many contain histories that are hidden in the darkest recesses of a closet and contain issues that have caused shame and lack of self-worth. Cynthia knows firsthand how it feels to long for more. Before discovering her life purpose, she held a senior executive position. According to professional standards, she was successful—expensive car, diamonds, designer clothes and house on a hill. Yet she felt empty! After her father's death, she cried out daily to God: "What do you want me to do with my life?" Hear Cynthia's story and the work that God has done in her life. cynthiamickens.com
November 13, 2012—Maurine Dickey
Former County Commissioner of Dallas
Thrust in a role she didn't expect to play, Dallas County Commissioner Maurine Dickey has faithfully served both Dallas and the Lord for the past seven years. How does she remain faithful in the midst of controversy and corruption? "I accept that this must be God's will for me to do, not what I wanted to do, but to do what I ought to do," says Ms. Dickey. Through her life journey, her elected public service, and her more than 25 years experience on numerous community boards and organizations, the Commissioner has learned that God has a plan. His plan is not always what she
envisions, but she trusts in His vision.
December 11, 2012—Lyndy Phillips
Our special guest is a pastor, storyteller, illusionist, and laughgenerator. Lyndy Phillips has served as Executive Director of Development for Marriage Today, and has served for more than 15
years in the local church as a youth pastor, associate pastor, and church elder. He has appeared on television and for churches across the United States, and has a personal story of heartbreak, survival, and redemption. He and his wife, Angie, live in Dallas, Texas.LaughwithLyndy.com
January 8, 2013—Barbie Cordier
As the daughter of an Air Force officer, Barbie and her family moved often. She attended 19 different schools. Having met and married her Ken Doll in Germany, and after living in London and
Washington, D.C., they moved to Dallas. Being a Godless corporate ladder-climbing jet setter, Barbie sought position, pleasure, and prestige. But God had another plan. When a part-time business opportunity presented itself with the mantra of placing "God first,
family second, and career third", Barbie said, "OK, but God who?" A beautiful spiritual journey ensued, and what she ultimately learned eclipsed all of her formal schooling. marykay.com/bcordier1
February 12, 2013—James and Betty Robison
We have a very special Valentine's story of love. Every marriage-whether it's good, bad, or a mix of both-can be better. James & Betty Robison, co-hosts of the LIFE Today daily television program seen by 300 million households, and authors of "Living in Love" have shared many good times and tough times in their 50 years as a couple. What are the secrets that cause them to say they're more in love today than when they were as teenagers? When James, a boy from a dysfunctional family, met Betty, a sweet girl with a stable home life, theirs was an unlikely pairing. Join us to hear their amazing story.lifetoday.org
March 12, 2013—Marilyn Mansfield
Although married to the President and CEO of Methodist Health System, Marilyn Mansfield is truly
a small time country gal! Raised in a rural town in Tennessee, Marilyn imagined she'd live there forever, living a quiet country life. But God had different plans. As her life unfolded, it was not what she wanted or expected! Through some difficult challenges,
Marilyn saw that God's ways are often different than ours. Though at times she wanted to kick and scream, she followed her husband's lead. Come enjoy Marilyn's wonderful story of trusting God and her husband. And how, through it all, God made Marilyn uniquely Marilyn! Today, she is a wife, mother, author, personality trainer, sought after speaker, and dynamic hostess.
April 9, 2013—Jennifer O'Neill
Who would have guessed that behind Hollywood stardom, fame
and fortune, Jennifer O'Neill lived an emotional roller coaster of inner turmoil to include a teen suicide attempt, several nearby accidents, multiple failed marriages, an abortion, and nine miscarriages? World renowned actress and Cover Girl model she became a household name as a leading lady. Jennifer has starred in over thirty movies to include Summer of '42, on stage and television as well as being a director, artist and author. In her book From Fallen to Forgiven, Jennifer shares openly about her life and invites you to join her in your own spiritual journey toward wholeness in Jesus Christ.JenniferONeill.com
May 14, 2013—Angela Alexander
On April Fool's Day 2000, while Angela was in Japan on military duty her two eight-year-old sons Murice and Roger died instantly in a car crash. The miracle is God allowed both to write and leave behind incredible good-bye letters. Angela said, "Each letter answered specific questions that I would have wondered about for the rest of my life." Angela has retired from the Air Force, now an Author & Inspirational Speaker of her autobiography titled, Miracles in Action. Come out and hear the glory behind the story, soon to be a movie, of this absolutely fascinating, supernatural testimony from the living God we serve! miraclesinaction.com
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