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July 7-8 2021

I AM Learning Partnership
Portland Public Schools Event

Masks Recommended for Indoor Session

North Portland, OR

Connie Guest Story Teller

Featuring Jackson the Puppy

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JULY 1 2021

Un-named Writer's Group

Outdoor Event

Portland, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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July 25 2020

Online Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Krystal Johnson Host

Connie is Event Coach

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June 27 2020

Online Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Krystal Johnson Host

Connie is Event Coach

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June 29 2020

Event Postpotned

Due to Pandemic

Eagle Fern Camp

Estacada, OR

Connie is Guest Speaker

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April 19 2020

Event Cancelled

Due to Pandemic

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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April 8 2020

Event Postponed

Due to Pandemic

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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March 29 2020
EVENT Postponed

Due toPandemic

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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March 13-15 2020

Marion Women's Retreat

Conference Center

Cannon Beach, OR

Connie is Event speaker

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February 17 2020

BLS

Portland, OR

Connie is Event Instructor

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February 16 2020

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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Janauary 28 2020

HS

Portland, OR

Connie is Event Instructor

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January 14 2020

BLS

Portland, OR

Connie is Event Instructor

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January 12 2020

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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December 7 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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December 2 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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November 3 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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November 2 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

 

October 26 2019

Graduation Ceremony

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Master of Ceremonies

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October 6 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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September 29 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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September 28 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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September 26 2019

BLS

Portland, OR

Connie is Event Instructor

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September 22 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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September 14  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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September 1 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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August 25 2019

Annual Conference

Vancouver, WA 

Connie is Guest Musician

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August 24 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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August 9  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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July 28 2019

BLS

Portland, OR

Connie is Event Instructor

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July 23 2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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July 21 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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July 20 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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July 19  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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July 8  2019

BLS

Tigard, OR

Connie is Class Teacher

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July 7 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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July 6  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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June 30 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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June 13  2019

BLS

Tigard, OR

Connie is Class Teacher

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June 15  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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June 8 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Group Coach

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June 2 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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June 1 2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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May 26 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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May 18  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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May 11  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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May 5 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA 

Connie is Guest Speaker

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May 4  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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May 4 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Group Coach

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May 1 2019

Details Pending

Connie is Event Speaker

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April 28 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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April 27  2019

Annual Author Expo

The Power of the Pen

Gresham, OR

Connie is Guest Author

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April 21 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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April 19  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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April 13  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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April 10 2019

Details Pending

Connie is Event Speaker

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April 7 2019

McLoughlin Heights COG

Vancouver, WA

Connie is Guest Speaker

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April 6  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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April 6  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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March 30  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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March 23 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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March 20 2019

Somerset Lodge Event

Gladstone, OR

Connie Event Speaker

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March 16  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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March 14 2019

BLS

Tigard, OR

Connie is Class Teacher

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March 9  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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March 2  2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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February 23 2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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February 16 2019

The Art of Public Speaking

"Train your tongue to deliver

the passion of your heart"

Connie is Class Teacher

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February 9 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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February 7 2019

BLS

Connie Class Teacher

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January 5 2019

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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November 30 2018

BLS

Hillsboro, OR

Connie is Class Teacher

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November 1 2018

Beaverton, OR

Connie is Guest Teacher

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October 20 2018

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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September 22 2018

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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August 25 2018

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

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June 30 2018

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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May 15 2018

Goodbye to post-secondary teaching

After more than 20 years in the classroom

I posted a video of my journey

Click on the "endorsement " link, to read comments from my lovely students

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April 7 2018

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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Feb 24 2018

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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Feb 18  2018

Excerpt of one of Connie's Articles

featured on

http://sundaymorninggospel.com/2018/02/18/18-february-2018/

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Feb 5 2018

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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Jan 1 2018

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Caoch

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Dec 11 2017

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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Nov 11 2017

Un-named Writer's Group

Sherwood, OR

Connie is Event Coach

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Nov 1 2017

Event: Power of the Pen

Connie is Guest Author-Speaker

Country Fountains

Gresham Oregon

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October 2017

Connie is Event's Speaker

Tigard, OR

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August 2017

Connie is Event's Speaker

Portland, OR

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May 2017

Annual Retreat

Connie is Event's Speaker

Bend, OR

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February 2017

In-Home Study Group

Connie is Guest Teacher

Beaverton, OR

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August 23, 2016

Blog Spot Radio

Connie is Guest Speaker

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/marniesfriends/2016/08/24/speaker-training-7-keys-to-becoming-a-dynamic-sought-after-speaker  

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February 19 2016

Laurel Parc Theater

Cultural Event

Connie is Event's Motivational Speaker

Portland, OR

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January 6 2016

Launching of Non Profit Charity

African Child Outreach

Founders:

Connie Ruth Christiansen and Terri Fletcher

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September 2015

Kenya Radio

Connie is Interviewed

Nairobi, Kenya, Africa

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August 25- Sept 2 2015

International Blessings Hope Conference

450 Pastors and Leaders from 10 Nations

Connie is Event's Inspirational Speaker

Kitalie, Kenya, Africa

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March 2015

Vancouver Friends Women's Retreat

Connie is Event's Inspirational Speaker

March 13,14,15

Rockaway Beach, OR

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February 2015

Stories Behind the Songs

by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Featured in ONE Magazine

Hays, KS

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November 2014

Connie Ruth Christiansen

Inspirational Writings Featured in Newsletter

First Presbyerian Church, Fayetville, NC

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September 2014

The Sound of Love

Connie is Event's Inspirational Speaker

Troutdale, Oregon

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August, 2014

Fireside Bible Chat

Hearing God's Voice

Connie is Event's Guest Teacher

Portland,  Oregon

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July 2014

Connie is Guest Blogger 

Living Better at 50 Magazine

www.livingbetterat50.com/

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April 2, 2014

Connie is Featured in

Living Better at 50 Magazine

http://livingbetter50.com/too-big-for-me/ 

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April 1, 2014

Take The Thank You Challenge

By Connie Ruth Christiansen

2nd Edition Book Release

Tate Publishing

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​​Friday - Sunday, March 14-16, 2014

Ladiie's Retreat - In His Steps

Connie is Event's Inspirational Speaker

Twin Rocks Friend's Camp

Rockaway Beach, OR

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March 18, 2014

The Voice of Love Book by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Official Release Date - Tate Publishing

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Friday, March 5th, 2014

FAN  Annual Conference

Connie is Event's Keynote Speak

Bend, OR

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Saturday, Feb 1,2014

Annual Conference

Connie is  Event's Keynote Speaker

Portland, OR

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Friday, November 8, 2013

Everest Institute Graduation Ceremony

Connie is Event's Motivational Speaker

Beaverton, OR

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August, 2013

Connie is Event's Guest Teacher

Vancouver, WA

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Friday, May 10, 2013

The Power of a Mother's Heart

Estacada First Baptist Church

Connie is Event's Speaker
Estacada, OR 97023

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Saturday, April 27, 2013
2nd SW Washington Special Ed Conference

Connie is the Event's Motivational Speaker

Prairie High School, Vancouver WA

 

​​​​​​Saturday, April 20 - 21, 2013
'Listening for His Voice'/Fund Raiser

Connie is the Event's Inspirational Speaker

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sparks NV

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​​Friday April 12, 2013

Teen Outreach Event
Musicians: Holly Starr and Rappers Mr. Bethley and CJ Emulous

Connie is the Event's Inspirational Speaker

Davenport High School, Davenport, WA
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​​February 22, 2013

Bible Church

Connie is Event's Inspirational Speaker

Vancouver, WA

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October 20, 2012​

'Think Like a Bee' - Quota International Annual Convention

Connie is the Event's Keynote Speaker

Marriott Hotel, Portland, OR

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September 6, 2012

Connie Ruth Christiansen

Book Signing- Take The Thank You Challenge!

Crown Book and Gift, Vancouver Mall, Vancouver, WA

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August 2012

Stories Behind the Songs

by Connie Ruth Christiansen; Share Faith

Excerpts shared with a study class

David Dayhoff

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July 2012

'It Is Well With My Soul'

Excerpts from article by Connie Ruth Christiansen

read at Immanuel Baptist Church concert
Vancouver, BC

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June 1-3, 2012

'Heaven's Agenda; Earth's Perspective'

Connie is the Event's Inspirational Speaker

St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church Annual Convention

Surrey, BC    

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May 2012

'Heavenly Worship Leader'

Article by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Featured at a Worship Conference

Calvary Temple Worship Center

Modesto, California                

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April 29, 201

River of Light

Connie is Guest Inspirational Speaker

Vancouver, WA

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April 28, 2012

Southwest Washington Special Education Conference  

Connie is Keynote Speaker

Prairie High School, Vancouver, WA​

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​​​​​​​​​​​​March 1, 2012

Living Better at 50

Connie is Guest Blogger 

www.livingbetterat50.com/

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​January 30 - Feb 1, 2012

Connie's Book Thank You 1095 - Take The Thank You Challenge

Promoted on Marilyn's Musings

http://marilynmeredith.blogspot.com/2012/01/thank-you-1095-take-thank-you-challenge.html

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​January 16, 2012

Book Review: ThankYou 1095 -Take The Thank You Challenge!

80 Acres and a Book Promotes Connie's Book

http://​80acresandabook.blogspot.com/​2012/01/​thank-you-challengepraise-journ​al.html

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January 2012

Launch of Connie's Blog

The Power of a Thankful Heart

http://takethethankyouchallenge.blogspot.com/2012_01_01_archive.html

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December 2011

Bud Books Announces a New Book:

Thank You 1095 - Take The Thank You Challenge!

By Inspirational Author and Speaker Connie Ruth Christiansen

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November 3 2011

Pioneer Pacific College Graduation Ceremony

Connie is Motivational Speaker

Wilsonville, OR

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Jan 2010-December 2012

114 Articles Regarding Praise, Worship and Music

by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Published by Share Faith

http://www.sharefaith.com/author/connie-ruth-christiansen.html

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December 2009

'Daddy's Little Girl;The Story of Bonnie'

A True Story

by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Featured in 'Strength for Today; Hope for Tomorrow'

Good Catch Publishing

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June 2009

'A Song for the Brokenhearted; The Story of Jessie'

A True Story

by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Featured in 'Real People, Real Impact'

Good Catch Publishing

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March 2009

'Set Free to be Me; The Story of Ann'

A True Story

by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Featured in 'Unmatched Love;

Because Every Life Counts'

Good Catch Publishing

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January 2009

'Rare Treasure; The Story of Violet'

A True Story

by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Featured in 'Jouney; Searching For Peace'

Good Catch Publishing

 

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