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Building Strong Homes

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Building Strong Homes — One Story at a Time​

For over 25 years, I’ve had the honor of speaking to women at churches, retreats, and events—sharing stories of hope, restoration, and God’s redeeming love. I believe women have the power to change the world, and that begins at home. My heart is to encourage you to build strong spiritual foundations, face the hard places with faith, and find freedom in the beautiful plan God has for your life.

I’m available for a variety of events including conferences, women’s groups, and workshops. If you're looking for a speaker who blends real-life stories with biblical encouragement, I’d love to connect!

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Rooted in Truth, Spoken with Grace

My heart is to share messages that offer hope, healing, and encouragement. Especially for women seeking to grow deeper in their faith and influence the world around them. Whether you’re hosting a retreat, conference, or local gathering, I tailor each message with prayer and purpose to meet your audience right where they are.

Topic #1: It’s Not Too Late

Summary: Maybe life didn’t turn out the way you expected. But even now, God can use your story to touch others and glorify Him. In It’s Not Too Late, Carol Roper invites women to believe again—to trust that God still has a purpose for this season and the ones to come.

It’s Not Too Late- Rediscovering Purpose When You Feel Like Your Best Days Are Behind You:

Maybe you’ve wondered if your chance to make a difference has already passed. The kids are grown, dreams have faded, and life doesn’t look like you thought it would. But here’s the truth: as long as you have breath, God isn’t finished with your story.

In this encouraging and deeply personal message, Carol shares how God can bring beauty out of broken seasons and purpose out of pain. Drawing from her own experiences and the timeless truths of Scripture, she reminds women that God still delights in using ordinary lives for extraordinary impact — no matter their age or past mistakes.

You’ll be inspired to:

  • See your current season as an opportunity, not an ending
  • Let God rewrite your story with His grace and purpose
  • Take small, faith-filled steps that make a lasting impact right where you are

If you’ve ever thought it’s too late to start over, dream again, or make a difference, this message will whisper hope to your heart: 👉 God’s not done with you yet — in fact, He may just be getting started.

Topic #2: The Stories That Shape Us

Summary: Every family is a tapestry — woven from stories of courage, faith, and love. In this deeply personal episode, Carol Roper reflects on how her family’s stories helped her discover her own “moment of impact” and the importance of passing down a legacy of faith. You’ll learn why your story still matters, how to begin sharing it, and how God can use even the hardest chapters to shape generations to come.

The Stories That Shape Us:

Every family has stories — some that make us laugh, others that bring tears, and many that reveal where we come from and who we’re becoming. In this heartfelt episode, Carol Roper opens the pages of her own family history, beginning with the love story of her English grandmother, a war bride who waited faithfully for her husband to bring her to America after World War II. From those humble beginnings to the challenges of military life, frequent moves, and the renovations that turned houses into homes, Carol shares how her parents built a legacy of love, resilience, and faith.

But this isn’t just a story about the past — it’s about how those stories continue to shape us today. Drawing from research that shows the power of family narratives, Carol explores how knowing where we come from gives us strength, confidence, and connection. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own “moments of impact” — the events that have defined their lives — and to share those stories with their children and grandchildren as part of a lasting faith-filled legacy.

Whether your story is one of joy, struggle, or redemption, you’ll be reminded that God can use every chapter for His purpose. It’s never too late to begin writing a new part of your family’s story — one rooted in faith, love, and the unshakable truth that our stories, woven together, make us who we are.

Topic #3: When Bitter Meets Sweet

Summary: Carol Roper reflects on life’s “bittersweet” moments—loss, pain, and surprising joy—alongside the story of Naomi and Ruth. She shows how God turns hardship into blessings, reminding us that even in life’s hardest seasons, His redemption and hope never fail.

When Bitter Meets Sweet: How God Redeems Our Hardest Seasons:

In this heartfelt message, Carol Roper reflects on her own journey through seasons of loss, pain, and redemption — from her children’s struggles, to walking through breast cancer, the loss of loved ones, and the surprising joy that followed. Through her story, she parallels her experiences with Naomi and Ruth’s story of heartbreak and hope, showing how God often works through the “bittersweet” to bring about His greatest blessings.

Carol reminds us that bitterness can blind us to God’s presence, but when we choose to see His blessings — even in suffering — we discover the deep sweetness of His faithfulness. She also challenges women to step into the vital, biblical calling of mentorship — to pour into younger women just as Naomi did for Ruth — and to recognize how those relationships can become the very vessels God uses to bring healing and joy.

If you’ve ever questioned God’s goodness in the middle of grief, or wondered how joy could ever return, this message will encourage you to see that even in life’s most painful seasons, God is still writing a story of redemption.

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