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What others say about Carol's speaking . . .

Mindy Johnson, H.E.A.R.T Director, Pregnancy Resource Centers of Greater Portland
I am the Director of H.E.A.R.T (Healing Encouragement for Abortion Related Trauma) with The Pregnancy Resource Centers of Greater Portland. Recently we had our annual H.E.A.R.T Reunion. The H.E.A.R.T Reunion is a gathering of women and men who have graduated from our H.E.A.R.T groups. We were fortunate enough to have Carol Van Atta come and speak at our most recent reunion.
Carol was incredible. She clearly has discovered her gifts and is utilizing them with an effectiveness and passion that is infectious. She speaks from her heart in a way that engages her audience and leaves them with some profound moments of contemplation and joy.
I would recommend Carol as a speaker for your function. She comes prepared for your specific function and is a joy to work with.
Again we feel blessed to have had her talents shared with us.

Sue Pickell, Seaside Christian Church
Carol, I can not tell you how we appreciate all that you did for our Women''s Retreat, you elevated our beliefs to the next level. You are exceptionally professional and REAL. I am going to include a few of the comments from the ladies that attended our retreat.
It was unanimous with all participants that you did an excellent job of presentation and delivery.
Helped with issues that I had
Good Food for the soul
Talked with my heart
Transparent-Honest-Real
Encouraging
Great Message
Stories touched me
Spiritually growth-what God wants from me
Thanks you so much for sharing with all of us your story.....you made a difference in all our lives.

Leanne Van Essens, Women's Event Coordinator, Lebbanon Free Methodist Church
Carol spoke at our local women's retreat with a powerful message of God's redemptive power in her life. She was transparent with us to encourage each of us in our own personal struggles. I would recommend her as a gifted speaker who has a true heart for God's work in the culture of our day." Leanne Van Essens, Women's Event Coordinator, Lebbanon Free Methodist Church

Pat Willie (NFC pastor’s wife) & Linda Henderson (women’s ministry director)
We truly were blessed to have you as our retreat speaker, Carol! At our monthly ladies’ meeting held last Sunday night, ladies shared testimonies of what the Holy Spirit did in their lives at the retreat (and what He continues to do). Your ministry was powerful because the Word of God that you shared has resulted in freedom from addictions, deliverance from depression, exposed lies, release of joy and purpose, realigned priorities, and deeper relationship with the Lord for all of the women. Two ladies gave their lives to Jesus and several others were filled with the Holy Spirit! We are so thankful that you allow the Lord to speak truth through you! You should see how different some of the women are now! Here we are four weeks later and they continue to seek after the Lord and grow. Because you are willing yourself to be transparent and humble, women are freed up to confess their struggles and weaknesses. Then because the teaching of the Word is practical, women can apply it to their lives. The proof is in the results we now see! God bless you, Carol, for speaking on topics that many other speakers do not cover. Your humor and warmth make people feel comfortable and ready to receive what you have to share. We loved how you were a participant at our retreat as well as our speaker. Jesus was lifted up and His name glorified the entire weekend!

We do look forward to an ongoing friendship with you and welcome you to come visit us in Newport anytime you can! The ladies would be thrilled! Of course, we will be glad to tell others about you and your ministry. The Lord has done great things for us whereof we are glad!!

God’s blessings be upon you and your family! Thank you again for your love, ministry, and friendship!

Kerri Foland
Harvest Christian Church, 2005
I so enjoyed having Carol Van Atta be our speaker at our women's retreat
this year. She didn't come at the group as someone who was there to "fix"
us. She joined us as a sister in Christ and shared her experiences with us.
Those experiences were relatable to everyone and her observations were
bible-based. She obviously has a close, real relationship wtih Jesus and
she let us peek into her life enough to experience it for ourselves if we
hadn't already on our own. Carol came in as our speaker and left as my
friend.

Nannette Hoile
Co-Coordinator Women Ministries, Mossyrock Assembly of God
"I had the privilege of contacting Carol and asking her to be our guest speaker for our recent retreat, February 2005. From my first e-mail contact, Carol responded quickly and continued to do so during the months of preparation for our retreat. She went out of her way traveling approximately 100 miles to come to our church to teach a Sunday School class three months before our retreat. Her desire was to minister, serve and get to know our ladies. She did that and more. All who attended our retreat were blessed. Carol is a delightful woman of God who speaks the truth in love using humor and seriousness. Carol’s transparent honesty and compassion allowed us to take a look at ourselves. Many ladies were healed and set free. I would highly recommend Carol to speak at your next retreat or ladies’ event."

Rhonda Kay Leonard
Executive Director, The House of Ruth
"Carol's engaging and entertaining style is delightful. I really appreciated how boldly she promoted our cause. Our event was the most successful yet!"

Michael Dellosso
Writer and Editor of LookingUpMagazine.com
What is so unique about Carol is she's real. No pretense, no facade; what you see is what you get--and that's a rare thing to find now days. When Carol speaks her love and enthusiasm for the Lord is evident and she draws everyone listening into her world. I count it a blessing to know Carol and consider her a real woman of integrity.

Pastor Diane Roberts
Women's Ministry Director of East Hill Four Square Church, Gresham, OR
I have been Carol's pastor for about five years and am very excited about her growth in Christ, and her willingness to process her own healing. She has given her testimony in our church and has been a retreat speaker for other churches. Her message is one of hope for those who are struggling, and one of grace for those who feel there is no way God could ever use them because of what they have gone through in their personal lives. Through Carol's writing and speaking, God has used her as a living testimony of how He can take the difficulties that come one's way and turn them into blessings for others. With Carol's ability to encourage women with the combination of humor and honesty, I would highly recommend her as a speaker for any women's event.

Searainya Bond
Retreat Speaker, Lay Pastor, Coordinator of For Women Only East Hill Foursquare Church, Gresham, OR
Carol Van Atta is just as great a speaker and encourager as she is a friend. She uses humor, personal experience, and Scriptures to bring God's truths to life. I can't imagine my life without her, and I know you will find yourself up being uplifted by her as well!

Carolyn Mcculloch
Director, Children's Ministry / Retreat Coordinator, Eastside Free Methodist Church
Carol has such a heart for others, especially women. Her love of Jesus is evident in all she does. Her example of how she has turned her life around and over to God is a "bright shining light" for all to see

Marsha Johnson
Event Planner / Director Women's Ministries
Trying to coordinate/encourage women to grow closer to the Lord; grow together and step out in faith to trust one another can be a difficult task. The Lord can do anything though and I feel he is using Carol Van Atta as a woman and teacher to reach out and touch other ladies. Carol is a powerful speaker who tackles friendship and womanly issues that pertain to all with Yeshua (Jesus) leading her. Carol has poise and love, coupled with her witty sense of humor to make her teaching a powerful tool for the Lord. I see Carol as a willing vessel for the Lord to work though. God has given Carol a wonderful testimony that he can use to establish and further His kingdom. I know Carol is and will be used to promote healing and unity in the body of Yeshua (Jesus). I also know that as Carol touches those around her she is going to continue to grow and the Lord is going to continue to move though her to reach those lives in which he leads her to touch.

Carolyn McCulloch
Event Planner
Carol conducted 3 workshops at our retreat in April 2002. The comments received back were all requesting that she be a future speaker at retreat! Those that attended her workshops were very touched by her speaking style; her ability to make Jesus real to them; was not ashamed of her past due to the cleansing/changes Jesus has made in her life; gave them practical information to help others and to have a closer relationship themselves with Christ.

I personally have been very impressed with how organized she is in her style of speaking and presenting a talk. She is very real in her talks; has a clear opening, something to chew on and a good closing...keeps your attention so well that you are surprised that it has ended. If you are looking for an excellent speaker, I highly recommend Carol.

Rachel Cain-Nyhos
Event Planner, Eagle Creek Foursquare Church.

Carol Van Atta was our retreat speaker this fall. Our group thoroughly enjoyed her in-depth presentation on godly friendship, which was well researched and provided extremely interesting and thought provoking truths for us to consider. Her message was applicable to daily life and motivated many of our ladies to explore their own relationships and the false masks they had worn to keep others from truly knowing them. After the retreat, I had women approach me to share just how deeply they were impacted by the retreat. Considering at times, we have to ask for feedback, this was a huge indicator that God used Carol’s transparency and uplifting message in a mighty way. I would highly recommend Carol as a qualified and “real” speaker for your next event.

About Carol's Princess Warrior Theme:

"Dear Carol, Your transparency has moved women closer to God this weekend. Thank you for obeying our Father and walking in your 'call.' You are a Gift!" Donna (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, thank you for caring more about other hurting women than your own image-for your transparency, and for being the 'Real Deal.' Your humility and obedience is helping to set women free. I have loved spending this weekend with you. What a zany woman of God you were for the women this weekend. Thank you!" Sue (Women's Pastor, EVRC)

"Carol, this was my first women's retreat and it was such an honor to serve with you! God moved so much and I appreciate your honesty, transparency, and 'zaniness'! Thank you for being a wonderful, obedient, servant of the Lord." Lauren (Worship Leader, EVRC)

"Carol, thank you so much for your blessed words from the Lord! I work every weekend and can't get to church all the time. I got this weekend off and came to the retreat with two friends. I was prayed for, and have been renewed in the Lord. Words were spoken over me and I was greatly encouraged. God is speaking to me about 'worth and 'dreams' and 'encouragement.' Thanks for a wonderful weekend! Mardi (Retreat Participant)

"Dear Carol, thank you for giving yourself to us this weekend. You touched on things I needed to hear, and know I'm not the only one. Thank you for being so adorable and precious. Thansk for giving all your heart. God bless you. Rebecca (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, what a transforming weekend!" Jeri (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, thanks for a great weekend. Your testimony was a real inspiration. It was a joy to be here this weekend." Pegge (Retreat Participant)

"Dear Carol, thank you for your openess and willingness to share your heart. My heart was touched and God truly spoke through you." BJ (Retreat Participant)

"Dear Carol, Thanks so much for being real and human, and giving us tons of hope as God changes us one day at a time. We are all growing and changing into what God wants us to be. You are wonderful. Thank you." Anita (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, you have touched my life in so many ways. This is an amazing retreat. You are an amazing woman. Thank you for all you've done to help me make changes in my life." Lynette (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, thank you for coming and speaking to us. This retreat was what I needed to ensure my marriage has a good foundation." Kim (Retreat Participant)

"Dear Carol, you are just a blessing. You are the real deal. I'm so glad you came and spoke to us. I really enjoyed listening to you. Thanks for being you." Karen (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, thank you for helping me realize that I am both a Princess and a Warrior. Your testimony touched me. May God continue to bless you and your ministry." Cori (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, thank you, thank you, thank you! You have been such a blessing to us. Your openess and honesty is a gift to all who hear you speak. May the Lord continue to use you and pour out His blessing upon you as you serve Him." Erin (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, a cheerful face carries a godly smile that is contageious. Thank you for bringing the truth. I have seen smiles restored on the hurting, masks removed. You are a blessing. Thank you for your boldness in sharing the truth. The truth will set us free and I have seen women walk into freedom this weekend. Thank you for your willing heart." Cheryl (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, I can't begin to tell you what it has meant having God send you here. The minute you got here we knew you were family. Some very huge break throughs happened for me this weekend. I was very blessed by your truthfullness. You're as real as they come. God bless you, Carol." Barbara (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, may God continue to lead you with all that you are called to do. You are truly a blessing in how you teach - with laughter and truth." Colleen (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, thank you for being honest, open, and fun! I'm so happy I made it here because I'll be honest, I didn't think I needed to heart about 'Princess Warriors' but found so much information I needed. Thanks, love in our Lord." Jay (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, thank you for an awesome time, thank you for all the honesty and laughter you supplied in this place." Sarah (Retreat Participant)

We had lots of fun as well as having a deep ministering to our souls. Carol was great and funny."

"This retreat brought me closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. Carol was awesome!"

"The speaker was very warm and friendly. That made for a comfortable atmosphere."

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"Carol has such great enthusiasm and such a heart for God! I loved her."

"Carol's journaling class was excellent. Her "Addicted to Love" class gave me lots to learn about loving our wounded sisters."

"...she was fabulous. She is an excellent speaker."

"Carol was great!"

"Carol's workshop was a special blessing to my heart."


What others say about Carol's writing . . .

"What an enjoyable time spent reading this captivating story! It was very hard to put it down for even a minute! I now have a new clearer perspective of the spiritual world around me and the affects I can have on it! Can't wait to read the next one!"
Red Sunset (Amazon.com Review)

Once I opened this book it was a good thing I had a day off because I could not put it down. It was riveting.... I loved it.
Cynthia L. Riley (Amazon.com Review)

Wow! What a thrill ride. This book captivated me from the first page. Cults, murder, angels, demons, and several twists and turns that were totally unexpected kept my attention throughout this adventure of good versus evil. I haven't read a book like this since Frank Peretti's This Present Darkness. Anyone who is a fan of the spiritual warfare genre will absolutely love this book. Incredible.
Anonymous Reviewer (Amazon.com)

After reading, Slaying the Shadows, by Carol Van Atta, I purchased five additional copies for friends and family. I couldn't put it down. There was more than a few surprising twists in this story!
Mrs. White

All I could think is sequel...when is it coming?
Tami Morehead

Carol, I loved your book. My husband wondered why I was in the bath tub so long! I had to keep adding hot water, because I didn't want to stop reading.
D. Roberts

Great devotional -- thanks for sharing and for the reminder that Jesus died for us while we were yet sinners...

Dear Carol,
Your devotional this morning was so refreshing and understandable. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
(BC, Canada)

Hi Carol,
That must have been difficult to write and share. Thanks for reminding us that no matter what, there is always hope in Our Lord.
Blessings.

Thank you, Carol, for today's devotional. Your words give me pause to think, and ponder, and pray. The devotional really touched my heart in a significant way.
(Ontario Canada)

Thank you for a beautiful devotional, Carol. We all wish sometimes that we had taken different paths in life but all that really matters is that our path in the end leads to the Lord.

Hello Carol:
Thank you for a wonderful devotional about your past and how God washed it away. If you've never received this story before, I'm sure you will appreciate it:
A young woman responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She had a rough past, involving alcohol, drugs, and prostitution, but the change in her was evident, and she became a faithful member of the church. She eventually began teaching the young children.
The faithful young woman quickly caught the eye and heart of the pastor's son. The relationship grew, and they began to make wedding plans. Then the problems started. About half the church did not think a woman with such a past was suitable for a pastor's son. The members argued and fought so much about the matter that the pastor called a meeting. As the people made their arguments, and tensions increased, the meeting was getting out of hand. The young woman became upset about all the things of her past being brought up and began to cry.
The pastor's son could not bear the pain it was causing his fiance, and stood up to speak. He said, "My fiance's past is not what is on trial here. What you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus to wash away sin. Today you have put the blood of Jesus on trial. Does Jesus' blood wash away sin or not?"
The congregation began to weep as they realized they had been slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Too often we bring up the past and use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters. Forgiveness is a foundational part of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person completely, then we are all in a lot of trouble.

May God's blessings and peace be upon you.