Welcome to episode 2 of the Special Christmas Break episodes. This week, I speak with Gayl Wright. In upstate South Carolina, from her log home bordering the woods, Gayl loves to encourage others as she writes from her heart about life and faith. She has been married to Steve for over 50 years. Daily, they enjoy reading and discussing the Bible and other books. They are parents of 7 (one son is now with the Lord) and have 14 grandchildren. Gayl enjoys visiting with friends and family, taking daily walks, and exploring creativity through various outlets, including nature photography and art. Gayl is the author of Journey Into Light: 31 Days Adventuring with God and Through A Glass, Darkly: Daily Hope in Light of Eternity.

Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gayl.wright

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gaylwright8408

Substack: https://substack.com/@sunflowerpoet?utm_source=user-menu

Blog: https://gaylswright.blogspot.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaylwright

Twitter: https://x.com/GaylWright

*What is The Prudent Woman Retreat 2026 all about?

This year, we’re gathering around a powerful theme: REDEEMING THE TIME.

From January 16–18, 2026, step into a 100% virtual retreat designed for the woman who longs for a deep, intentional encounter with God—right where she is.

Whether you’re curled up on your couch, away on a quiet getaway, or tuning in between life’s responsibilities, this retreat lets you meet with the Lord in the way that fits your life.

What You’ll Experience

✨ A fully online, flexible retreat — engage when and where it works best for you.

✨ 13+ transformational breakout sessions crafted to help you grow, focus, and stay rooted in the Word.

✨ Real interaction with each speaker through our private community platform.

✨ Unlimited access to all recordings — perfect if you’re busy during the live sessions.

✨ An exclusive online group where you can discuss, connect, and ask questions in a safe, faith-filled space.

✨ A digital conference notebook filled with listener guides and actionable worksheets to help you apply what you learn.

Click Here to Join the Prudent Woman Community

Get ready to pull away with God—intentionally, deeply, and purposefully—without leaving the comfort of your home.

For enquiries, email: theprudentwomanretreat@gmail.com

Facebook Community: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1025357944935593

For those not on Facebook, a dedicated Youtube Playlist for all the sessions would be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@IFEOMASAMUEL/playlists

Welcome to the first Christmas Break special episode of a Cup of Gratitude. All of December, I will be sharing fellow speakers from the Prudent Woman Retreat. This week, I speak with the founder, Dr Ifeoma Samuel, your down-to-earth Bible Study writer and speaker, passionate about helping women grow in faith through the Word. She is happily married to her heart throb, Obiora, and together they are blessed with a daughter and a son. You can find her Bible Study Group on Facebook: "Purposeful and Meaningful." She is on FB and IG as @Purposeful and Meaningful Bible Studies and Devotionals. Books are available on Amazon. Purposeful and Meaningful.com. The Prudent Woman Retreat will be happening in the FB Group, The Prudent Woman Community. All resources and relevant links can be assessed here.

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What is The Prudent Woman Retreat 2026 all about?

This year, we’re gathering around a powerful theme: REDEEMING THE TIME.

From January 16–18, 2026, step into a 100% virtual retreat designed for the woman who longs for a deep, intentional encounter with God—right where she is.

Whether you’re curled up on your couch, away on a quiet getaway, or tuning in between life’s responsibilities, this retreat lets you meet with the Lord in the way that fits your life.

What You’ll Experience

✨ A fully online, flexible retreat — engage when and where it works best for you.

✨ 13+ transformational breakout sessions crafted to help you grow, focus, and stay rooted in the Word.

✨ Real interaction with each speaker through our private community platform.

✨ Unlimited access to all recordings — perfect if you’re busy during the live sessions.

✨ An exclusive online group where you can discuss, connect, and ask questions in a safe, faith-filled space.

✨ A digital conference notebook filled with listener guides and actionable worksheets to help you apply what you learn.

Click Here to Join the Prudent Woman Community

Get ready to pull away with God—intentionally, deeply, and purposefully—without leaving the comfort of your home.

For enquiries, email: theprudentwomanretreat@gmail.com

Facebook Community: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1025357944935593

For those not on Facebook, a dedicated YouTube Playlist for all the sessions would be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@IFEOMASAMUEL/playlists

This week I speak with Deborah Rutherford, who loves Jesus, being a wife to Don, singing old hymns, and nature walks. She is an author, poet, podcaster, and an award-winning makeup artist who has swapped her brushes for a pen. She is the founder of the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast and Blog, where she enjoys cheering others on. Her books include "Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best," forthcoming "Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost Ones," and she is working on a beauty and faith book represented by the Blythe Daniel Agency. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!

LINKS:

https://deborahrutherford.com

https://www.instagram.com/deborahrutherfordwrites/ https://www.facebook.com/Mrs.DeborahRutherford/ https://deborahrutherford.substack.com/

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa