When You're Not in Control
The day she stopped trying to hold everything together, and what she found underneath it — not defeat, but rest. Works for a mixed room of any age.
Booking 2026–2027
We are not always in control.
God has a plan.
Arlene Price speaks to women’s conferences, retreats, and Bible studies about the valley she walked through — and the God who was in it with her.
About Arlene
Arlene Price is an author, speaker, educator, mother, and grandmother. She resides in Anderson, Indiana. A Light in the Valley is her first book, inspired by times of trials redeemed by miraculous works of God.
“…as though you are sitting across the table from her.”
Anna Price, from the foreword
The book
A Light in the Valley
Women are taught to plan every area of their life. The hard part is letting go.
Most women who have experienced the quest of motherhood find that things go best when a certain amount of planning takes place. Even with babies, there are many items that must be considered, especially when leaving home to go out for any length of time. As they get older you trade a diaper bag for a wagon to carry sports equipment. The need of going prepared at every age level indicates a need for preparation. The necessity of being continually prepared brings a greater challenge into the dynamics of a relationship with God. Women soon become programmed to feel a need to bring planning into every area of their life. It then presents the difficulty to let go, move into the quiet presence of God and let Him lead.
Arlene Price has used her own life experience to show you the amazing workings of God in situations without human preparation, and to see how faith grows from a small mustard seed to a size that fits the need of every situation. A Light in the Valley can be applied to any trial that plagues mankind when offered from the hand of man to the hand of God. Each chapter is supported by Biblical Scripture and shows how every trial can enlarge faith, hope and trust in an ever-loving Father.
Each chapter is supported by Scripture, which makes the book workable as a study and not only a read.
Planning a book study? Contact Arlene directly about group pricing rather than ordering individually.
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Keynotes, breakouts,
and retreats
Arlene has walked the valley she describes, and she does not pretend it was easy. She talks about surrender — not as defeat, but as the relief it turned out to be — and then she stays to talk to whoever wants to talk. She travels anywhere in the United States and asks no fee — set her up a book table and the sales cover her way there.
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Grace Bigger Than Weakness
An honest account of where she failed, and of a grace that turned out to be bigger than all of it. For groups tired of hearing from people who seem to have it together.
Stories from the Valley
Less a talk than a conversation: the story in order, then questions. Best in a smaller room — a Bible study, a Sunday school class, a women's group around tables.
- 45–60 minute keynote
- A single talk for a full gathering.
- Breakout session
- Shorter, for one track of a larger event.
- Multi-session retreat
- Several talks across a weekend.
- Q&A
- On its own, or following any of the above.
- Book signing
- Signing after the talk, alongside the book table.
Where she has spoken
- Friends Church Farmland, IN · Women’s tea April 2026
- Fall Creek Christian Church Pendleton, IN · Women’s Bible study February 2026
- Northview Christian Church Anderson, IN · Women’s Bible study January 2026
- Dublin Gospel Mission Dublin, IN · Women’s Bible study November 2025
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- Assembly of God Church Linton, IN · Mixed group October 2025
- United Methodist Church Burr Oak, MI · Women’s retreat October 2025
- Foursquare Gospel Church New Castle, IN · Women’s breakfast and congregation January 2024
- Presbyterian Church Lewisville, IN · Congregation
I was personally so blessed to have my dear friend Arlene come speak on her book, A Light in the Valley, at our weekly women’s Bible study group. Her authentic storytelling effortlessly brought the entire room from tears to laughter, creating an immediate connection with everyone present.
And her message resonated powerfully across generations:
- For younger women
- She provided a beautiful blueprint of courage, showing how God repeatedly gave her the strength to step out in faith and proving that He always honors that trust.
- For seasoned believers
- Her journey served as a faithful reminder of God’s goodness, reflecting on a lifetime of Him providing for our families and keeping His promises.
Arlene speaks with warmth, wisdom, and transparency. Her presentation is highly recommended for any women’s ministry, book club, or church group seeking a speaker who will leave their audience feeling deeply encouraged, inspired, and renewed in their faith.
What a perfect testimony to life being imperfect!
Arlene Price spoke with sincerity, warmth, humor and a wisdom that only comes from living through something. Everyone at our Women’s Retreat felt every minute of her story and her powerful faith in God filled the room! Not one person left without ordering her book, “A Light in the Valley”.
Booking
Ask about a date
Tell Arlene about your event and she will get back to you herself. Nothing here is a commitment — if the date does not work, she will say so.
- Travel
- Anywhere in the United States.
- Cost
- No speaking fee. Arlene asks only for a book table — the sales are what cover her way there.
- Group orders
- Planning a book study? Group pricing direct from Arlene, rather than ordering copy by copy.
- Book table
- Arlene brings the books, staffs the table, and handles payment herself.
That is on its way to Arlene.
She reads these herself, so give her a few days. If your date is close and you have not heard back, send it again — it is more likely lost than ignored.