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If you’ve been hovering over “post” with a racing heart, editing yourself into silence, or telling God “later” until you feel more qualified, you’re exactly who we’re talking to today. In this episode, we’re diving into God and work, and why so many believers want their work to matter but feel stuck between obedience and hiding. Whether you serve through your workplace, business, ministry, home office, or everyday responsibilities, this conversation will encourage you to see how God can use your life to reach people for Christ without asking you to become someone you’re not.

We explore the real ways fear shows up online and at work, including procrastination, comparison, overpreparing, and staying small. Then we turn to the antidote Jesus gives in John 15: abiding. We unpack what it means to remain in Him, why peace is not weakness, and how creativity, devotions, and faith-rooted business grow stronger when they flow from God’s presence instead of pressure, perfectionism, or the need to prove yourself. You’ll hear practical examples of what abiding can look like before you open your laptop, write content, lead clients, or make a decision you’ve been avoiding.

We also talk honestly about emotions, feeling fragile in your confidence, and why feelings can become shaky foundations when they are tied to approval or results. You’ll receive biblical encouragement for building clarity and confidence through prayer and identity in Christ instead. We also share how the Aroma Freedom Technique, along with simple aromatherapy practices and essential oils, can help uncover the beliefs beneath stress and gently interrupt old fear patterns so you can move forward with more steadiness and peace.

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Losing a beloved pet can leave your home feeling so quiet and your heart full of tender emotions. If you have ever held your sweet animal close, whispered “I love you,” and then felt the deep ache of goodbye, you are not overreacting and you are not alone. In this episode, I talk honestly about Christian pet loss grief, the hidden guilt many believers carry when their feelings feel bigger than they expected, and the biblical encouragement that reminds us God cares deeply about all of His creation.

I also share something personal: losing my sweet kitty cat Raina. I walk through what helped me in those first tender days, including creating a small memorial space in my garden for remembrance, gratitude, and quiet reflection. We look at what Scripture says in Psalm 36:6 and Matthew 10:29, and we explore what it means to grieve with hope. You will also hear how the New Testament meaning of hope, elpis (ἐλπίς), points us beyond wishful thinking into a confident expectation of God’s future restoration.

Finally, I share how the Aroma Freedom Technique can support grief healing in a Christ-centered way through prayerful reflection, guided questions, and aromatherapy. By thoughtfully using essential oils like lavender or frankincense alongside prayer and devotions, this gentle practice can help calm the nervous system, make space for honest feeling, and support the release of stuck emotional patterns.

If you are grieving the loss of a pet and feel like your emotions are tender, heavy, or hard to process on your own, an Aroma Freedom Coaching session may be a gentle next step. This is a caring space to bring what is on your heart, release emotional weight, and invite God into your healing journey with peace and intention. If that feels like the support you need right now, visit: PaulaBehrens.com/aft-booking to schedule a time that works for you.

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What if the love of Christ could turn your everyday routine into sacred ground? In this episode, we explore how a quiet, steady “yes” to God transforms ordinary work, home life, and creative projects into places where people feel seen, encouraged, and invited to hope again. From a child carrying light down a church aisle to the gentle shift from checklist prayers to genuine presence, these stories reveal how small acts become holy when love leads, shaping our emotions, our feeling and feelings, and the way we show up for others.

We dig into the meaning of synechō (συνέχω)—“to be held together and pressed forward”—and why Paul’s language matters for modern life. When we know we’re forgiven and deeply loved, our vision changes: coworkers become neighbors, clients become souls, and emails become moments for kindness. You’ll hear practical, doable ways to invite the Holy Spirit into your day through simple devotions, biblical encouragement, and a morning prayer that opens natural doors to pray, listen, and share the reason for your peace without pressure or scripts.

For those working from home, running a small business, coaching, serving, or parenting, we share a fresh, hope-filled approach to integrating faith with work. We’ll also talk about how gentle rhythms like aromatherapy and essential oils can support a calmer atmosphere for prayer and focus as you move through your day. As love compels, our desks turn into chapels, projects become offerings, and conversations carry light with quiet courage.

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