Resiliency Through Resting in God

by Elizabeth Meyers

May 26, 2021

Podcast Ep. 24 Coni Knepper

Step Out in Faith

Coni is a missionary with an amazing story of trusting in God through very difficult times. Hear her fascinating tale of how God brought her and her husband, Harold, to Tanzania. Once there, she opened a school that is now first in its class and became a children’s author during the global pandemic. How did she do all this? By resting. Yep, you heard that right! She accomplished incredible feats by resting in God’s plan. Let her story inspire you too!

About Coni Knepper

Coni Knepper is a children’s books author whose passion is to write about the children living in Tanzania, East Africa, where she and her husband reside full time. She brings life and humor to what could be considered a culture of poverty.

Resiliency Through Resting in God with Coni Knepper

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Highlights

Here are a few highlights from this episode:

1:12 – How Coni and her husband got to Africa
3:25 – The day Coni’s plan began to unravel
4:06 – God’s provision stolen?!
7:16 – Plan B
9:06 – God’s blessing in the trial
10:57 – A new health crisis
14:41 – “We’re just normal people.”
16:50 – God’s training ground
18:05 – Starting a primary school for underprivileged children
21:11 – Jesus is already there.
22:05 – Have God-sized dreams so he gets all the glory
23:29 – Unless the Lord moves the house . . .
24:32 – From pandemic survivor to author
26:10 – Coni’s books for children
28:26 – Shagalabagala! Say what? Learning some Swahili

Gaze at Jesus. Glance at the situation. Rest in him.

Connect with Coni

Coni’s website: ConiKnepper.com
Coni’s Facebook
Instagram: @ConiKnepper
Buy her books on Amazon

Resources

Hope of the Nations ministry in Tanzania, founded by Coni and her husband, Harold.

Coni’s Free Downloads!

Free downloads: parent teacher guides, coloring pages, and more! Click here to download now.

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