Michelle Booth is a mother, grandmother, author, speaker, and counselor. She loves to lead Bible studies and enjoys mission trips around the world. Michelle has a master’s degree in counseling and is currently a school counselor. She has overcome many difficulties, including a debilitating disease, but thrives in her life and faith. Join the Tell Your Story team as we learn about Michelle and her story.
Navigating Uncertain Times brings Old Testament lessons to life with engaging stories from the author’s own experiences. The author’s writing style delights and challenges. In these times of changing realities and conflicting beliefs, the author shares enduring lessons to encourage, bring perspective, and inspire hope.
What is your name and where are you from?
My name is Michelle Booth, as a small child, I grew up in the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz mountains, and as a teenager I lived on the grounds of Mount Hermon Christian Conference center. I currently live in the Sierra foothills in northern California near my children and grandchildren.
What do you do for a living?
I am a school counselor.
What are your hobbies and interests?
I love being out in nature in any way I can. I enjoy kayaking and gardening, but mostly I love spending time with my children and grandchildren.
What are two special or unique things about you that are probably not known by your co-workers and acquaintances?
My faith is the central aspect of my identity and all that I do. I enjoy mission trips in several countries and love hanging out with orphans in Guatemala.
Are there causes or issues that you truly care about?
I care about helping children become resilient, and women overcome obstacles in their past and present so they can thrive. I also care about Church unity and feel that, in this polarized society, we must come together to solve issues through God’s love.
What is your story as a person?
I came to my faith as a small child thanks to an elderly neighbor, and as a teenager, we moved to Mount Hermon, where I was mentored and loved. After college, I became a bilingual migrant education teacher, married, and had three children. Later I taught high school and went back to school to get my masters in school counseling. I have an illness that left me hard of hearing, and I have no equilibrium, so I can’t walk without holding on to things, therefore, my life has become an obstacle course that I accomplish daily and I call myself handi-abled. I have gone through many difficult circumstances, but through my faith and the loving support of people in my life, I have made it through them all and currently thrive.
What is the main story you want to share with the world through your book?
Not all deconstruction is harmful. It is healthy to analyze the “why” behind what we do as a Church and to make corrections where necessary. If deconstruction leads to the loss of our faith, we have gone too far. But the version of deconstruction that leads us to a deeper understanding of the Lord and His intention for His Church, is glorifying to Him and should be pursued.
If you had an opportunity to share just ONE message with the WHOLE WORLD, what would it be?
We can learn how to cope with widespread turmoil by learning from those who have gone before us. We can create fellowship and acceptance for all, gather together in unity, persevere in prayer, and communicate positively. Through this, we can experience hope and healing.
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Anger and judgment will never solve spiritual issues; those are solved by Christians becoming conduits of God’s love and grace.
