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Living On Purpose In Christ | Journaling Prompts, Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Affirmations, God's Peace85 | Feeling Ignored by Your Husband? Finding Peace When He Won't Come to ChurchSend us a textThe weight of walking your spiritual journey alone while married can feel crushing. That tension between Sunday morning preparations—gathering kids, grabbing Bibles, rushing out the door—while your husband remains disinterested cuts deep into your heart. Those silent questions emerge: Why doesn't he care? Is something broken in our marriage? In me?This episode speaks directly to women who love Jesus with their whole hearts but feel spiritually isolated within their marriage. We tackle fundamental truths that need to sink into your soul. Practical strategies fill this episode: developing personal sacr...2025-07-2815 minLiving On Purpose In Christ | Journaling Prompts, Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Affirmations, God's Peace84 | Family-Focused Faith: How to Conquer Temptation in Every Season of LifeSend us a textFind the full episode here >>> PaulaBehrens.com/blogTemptation sneaks in at our most vulnerable moments—when we're tired, lonely, or pursuing spiritual growth. That pull toward compromise feels universal because it is. Every person faces it, including Jesus himself.This episode unpacks what happens in our hearts when temptation arrives and offers practical, biblically-grounded strategies for every family member. By examining Jesus' wilderness experience in Matthew 4, we discover how Scripture becomes our strongest defense against the enemy's schemes. Rather than relying on willpower alone, we learn to treasure Go...2025-07-2414 minLiving On Purpose In Christ | Journaling Prompts, Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Affirmations, God's Peace83 | How to Heal After Tragedy: Biblical Encouragement & Journaling PromptsSend us a textFind the full episode here: PaulaBehrens.com/blogThe ground beneath our faith often shakes most violently when disaster strikes without warning. After the devastating Guadalupe River flood that swept through Texas on July 4th, many of us are left grappling with profound questions about God's presence in tragedy. As someone whose own grandchildren survived this catastrophe while others lost their lives, I understand firsthand the complex emotions that surge when natural disasters upend our sense of safety and order.Where exactly is God when floodwaters rise? This episode...2025-07-2115 minLiving On Purpose In Christ | Journaling Prompts, Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Affirmations, God's Peace82 | Got Resentment? Biblical Encouragement on How to Embrace PeaceSend us a textFind the full episode here >>> Resentment: The Silent Thief of Your Spiritual PeaceHidden deep beneath our smiles and daily routines, resentment can silently rob us of joy, peace, and spiritual connection. We often carry these wounds far longer than we realize, allowing them to color our relationships and distance us from God's healing presence.This powerful episode explores the subtle ways bitterness takes root in our hearts and offers a compassionate roadmap for finding freedom. We dive into biblical wisdom from Hebrews 12:15 about how resentment spreads beyond ourselves...2025-07-1715 minLiving On Purpose In Christ | Journaling Prompts, Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Affirmations, God's Peace81 | Feeling burnt out? 7 Biblical Affirmations that Help you Find Rest in ChristSend us a textFeeling spiritually drained? You're not alone. That exhaustion isn't a sign of weakness—it's a signal that you've been carrying more than you were meant to carry alone.Most believers who pour themselves out for others eventually reach a point where their own spiritual tanks run empty. The real challenge isn't just external noise—it's the internal weight of expectations, responsibilities, and the guilt that comes from feeling spiritually inadequate. Isaiah reminds us that "in quietness and trust is your strength," but that quietness doesn't just happen naturally in our overstimulated worl...2025-07-1417 minLiving On Purpose In Christ | Journaling Prompts, Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Affirmations, God's Peace80 | Affirmed and Equipped: Positive Affirmations for the Christian DiscipleSend us a textFind more in my blog: 7 Powerful Truths Every Christian Disciple Needs to KnowWhat does it truly mean to make disciples when everything around you feels like it's crumbling? After enduring the harrowing hours while waiting for my twin grandchildren to reunite with their parents during the devastating Guadalupe River flood, I've reflected deeply on that question. And thus arrived at the explanation that the Great Commission wasn't just for the twelve disciples—it's for every believer for all times. When Jesus said "Go and make disciples of all nat...2025-07-1016 minLiving On Purpose In Christ | Journaling Prompts, Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Affirmations, God's Peace79 | Anchored in the Storm: A Journey of Faith, Doubt, Trauma and GraceSend us a textWhat happens when the crisis you're walking through leaves you questioning God? How do you pray when words fail you? This deeply personal episode takes you into the heart of a grandmother's wait to learn that her grandchildren were finally reunited with family during the catastrophic Guadalupe flash flood of July 4, 2025.Between the cracks of this terrifying story emerges a profound truth about spiritual growth: it often happens not despite our storms but directly through them. God doesn't wait for us to be strong—He meets us in our unraveling. You'll di...2025-07-0715 minLiving On Purpose In Christ | Journaling Prompts, Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Affirmations, God's Peace78 | Biblical Principles to Overcome Procrastination: Faith In ActionSend us a textFind the full episode here > PaulaBehrens.com/blogProcrastination often disguises itself as busyness, perfectionism, or waiting for the "right time," but beneath these excuses lies a deeper spiritual battle for your purpose and calling. This eye-opening episode reveals how even the smallest delays can derail God's plans for your life and provides biblical strategies to break free from this cycle.Drawing wisdom from Proverbs 6, we examine the humble ant—a creature with no supervisor yet profound purpose and discipline. What if Christians approached God-given assignments with this same in...2025-07-0317 minLiving On Purpose In Christ | Journaling Prompts, Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Affirmations, God's Peace77 | Healthy Boundaries for Quiet Time: Reclaiming Spiritual Focus in a Noisy WorldSend us a textHave you ever sat down for quiet time with God only to find your mind wandering or your phone constantly pinging? You're not alone. The struggle to maintain meaningful connection with God amid life's chaos is real—and it's exactly what we're tackling head-on in this powerful episode.Quiet time isn't just another task on your to-do list; it's the sacred space where your soul finds rest and direction. Yet for many of us, this vital practice gets crowded out by emotional overload, mental distractions, and time pressures. Drawing from biblical wi...2025-06-3015 min