We live in a world that prizes speed, outcomes, and measurable success. Even in our faith, it's easy to chase good and God-honoring goals so hard that we quietly lose the God who gave them. In this episode, we explore what happens when the finish line replaces the relationship and how Jesus invites us back to a slower, more present way of living with Him.

Through personal stories, Scripture, and the way Jesus moved through the world, this conversation offers a gentle reordering. Not a call to abandon goals, but an invitation to pursue them with God instead of for Him — so the fruit of the Spirit has room to grow again.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why good goals can quietly take God's place without us realizing it
  
  

• How hurry narrows our awareness and makes it harder to experience God
  
  

• What Jesus' unhurried life teaches us about presence and trust
  
  

• Two simple prayers to help you stay rooted in God throughout your day
  
  

• How to pursue meaningful work without losing your soul along the way

💡Today's Big Idea: God is always the Goal.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Two anchoring prayers: "Jesus, help me see You here" and "God, take care of there."

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️ 

If you would like some ideas for ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide, Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day.

It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free 

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What if the most meaningful growth in your life and ministry happens not when you produce more, but when you slow down enough to be tended by God?

In this episode, we explore a gentler, more sustainable way of living and serving as Bette Dickinson joins us to talk about what we can learn from the vineyard and the rhythm Jesus describes in John 15.

You will hear how flourishing actually works, why rest is not optional for spiritual health, how to recognize the season you are truly in, and how your unique story and wiring shape the kind of fruit only your life can offer.

Bette's insights offer hope for anyone who feels stretched thin, weary from productivity expectations, or unsure how to step off the treadmill without losing momentum.

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Key Takeaways

• Fruitfulness grows from rootedness, not overextension
• Dormant seasons are necessary and purposeful, not signs of failure
• God uses your story, personality, gifts, and limits to shape a unique "flavor" of ministry
• Rest is an act of trust that makes long-term impact possible
• You can begin with one small step toward margin, even if a full reset feels out of reach

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💡Today's Big Idea: Flourishing comes from the steady, relational way God tends your life, not from constant output or pressure to be "on" all the time.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one small, realistic place to build in rest or margin this week and honor it as part of your spiritual formation.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Learn more about Bette Dickinson at www.theartofvinemaking.com. 

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Do you ever find yourself time-traveling in your mind, rushing ahead into worries or slipping back into regrets, only to realize you have missed God in the present moment? This episode explores a simple, ancient practice that helps bring you back to where your feet are and reconnect with the God who is always here.

Through stories, Scripture, and science, you will discover how breath prayer can serve as a portable sanctuary, calming your body, focusing your mind, and opening your heart to God's peace in the middle of everyday life.

What You'll Take With You

• A clear picture of what breath prayer is and how to practice it

• The surprising neuroscience behind why it works

• Practical ways to use it anywhere, whether on the road, at work, or in worship

• A renewed awareness that God's presence travels with you always

💡Today's Big Idea: Use breath as prayer. Jesus is there.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one simple breath prayer and pray it three times today.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️ 

If you would like some idea starters of ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide called Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day.

It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free 

🎧 God's Greater Grace Podcast Series: Invitation to God's Greater Grace, The Pitfalls of People Pleasing , When Hurry Hurts

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What do we do when our best efforts fall flat, our plans unravel, and every door we try seems to close?

It's easy to feel discouraged or confused. We may wonder if we missed God's will or wasted precious time. But what if the closed doors are not rejection, but protection? Not the end, but redirection?

Through Paul's story in Acts and reflections from real life, you'll find gentle encouragement for seasons of uncertainty.

We'll explore how to:

• Find peace when plans don't work out

• Trust God's timing even when it's unclear

• See redirection as part of His care

• Recognize how God forms us while we wait

When God says no, He is still guiding. And we are not alone.

💡Today's Big Idea: Closed doors aren't rejection, they're God's gentle redirection.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Look back at a closed door from your past. Can you spot God's mercy in it now? Thank Him for what you couldn't see then.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

📕 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | Bonus Book Study

If you've been feeling stretched thin…
If you're always rushing…
If you're quietly wondering, Was life really meant to be this exhausting?—this book study is for you.

Here's what you can expect:

🧘‍♀️ Slow down and discover Jesus' unhurried way of life that brings peace, clarity, and deep joy.

🤝  Be part of a thoughtful, Spirit-led community of fellow travelers who are hungry for more of God and less of the world's frantic pace.

🌱 Practice and integrate some simple rhythms into your life, so so you can live from a full cup.

The group begins 10/07/25 and is open exclusively to members of the Pace of Grace Community.  You can learn more and join us at paceofgrace.com/community

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What if the pace you keep is quietly stealing the life with God you long for? This episode names the gap between what we know and how we live, and offers a gentle path forward. You'll see why quick fixes don't last, hear a clarifying word from John Mark Comer, and find hope for moving from frantic to fruitful by arranging your days around Jesus rather than squeezing Him into them.

Hit Play, Breathe Deep

• Spot the hidden habits that keep you rushing

• Understand why quick fixes never stick

• Try one simple prayer to begin today

• Receive Scripture-soaked, neuroscience-informed encouragement

💡Today's Big Idea: To experience the Life of Jesus, adopt the lifestyle of Jesus

⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask God one lingering question today:

"Lord, what part of my lifestyle is stealing the life You've given me?"

Then… just listen. Don't rush past the answer.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

📕 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | Bonus Book Study
If you've been feeling stretched thin…
If you're always rushing…
If you're quietly wondering, Was life really meant to be this exhausting?—this book study is for you.

Here's what you can expect:

🧘‍♀️ Slow down and discover Jesus' unhurried way of life that brings peace, clarity, and deep joy.

🤝  Be part of a thoughtful, Spirit-led community of fellow travelers who are hungry for more of God and less of the world's frantic pace.

🌱 Practice and integrate some simple rhythms into your life, so so you can live from a full cup.

The group begins 10/07/25 and is open to members of the Pace of Grace Community. You can learn more and join us at paceofgrace.com/community

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Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or on the brink of burnout? In this episode, we uncover the secret to sustained energy and joy: rhythms. Discover why even the most passionate and dedicated individuals can face burnout and how embracing God's design for work and rest can restore and rejuvenate us.

Listen in to learn:

• Why passion isn't enough to protect you from fatigue
• The alarming rise in burnout, and why it matters
• Six reasons for rhythms, and how they can work for you
• Practical steps to help you start integrating rhythms of rest and work into your life today

💡Today's Big Idea:  Replenishment comes from rhythms.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Identify one small rhythm you can integrate into your life today. Pray, Choose one, and obey.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify

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Bonus Book Study: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, coming Fall 2025. This is just for Pace of Grace members.

Learn more at www.paceofgrace.com/community.

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In a world that often celebrates going it alone and sings the constant mantra "I am enough," the life of Jesus presents a striking contrast. Unlike the stories of solitary success we're so used to hearing, Jesus, the embodiment of God's perfection, lived a life of complete dependence on God. He invites us to embrace this same path, showing us that true strength is found not in independence, but in trusting fully in God.

In today's episode, we will explore the beautiful, countercultural call that Jesus offers us. We'll look into five practical ways we can live out this call to depend on God, following Jesus's example. This discussion is more than just theory; it's an invitation to experience the richness of life that comes from walking closely with God, replacing the "I can handle it all" attitude with a heart that says, "God is my strength."

Join us as we delve into how Jesus's invitation challenges the norms of our society and guides us toward a life of deeper fulfillment and connection with God. This episode promises to be a journey into understanding how embracing dependence on God can transform our lives, offering peace and purpose in the midst of a world that often values going it alone.

💡Today's Big Idea:  We are not enough, and that's good news. God invites us to delight in depending on Him.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask the Father to show you one specific area of your life where He is inviting you to become more dependent on Him.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify

Grab a copy of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur.

Book: A Praying Life by Paul Miller

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

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In this rapidly moving world, we often find ourselves forced to make high-stakes decisions in our homes, businesses, and ministries before all the information is in.

In our desire to make the "right" decision, the pressure is high, and anxiety runs deep.

Thankfully, there's an alternative that's even better than providing the "perfect" answer.

In today's episode, you'll learn how to disrupt the cycle of anxiety and open a path for clearer thinking, collaboration, and ultimately, wiser decisions.

💡Today's Big Idea: Be the non-anxious presence in that pressured problem-solving process.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one sure promise of God's presence, and when you feel anxiety rising, instead of focusing on the problem, turn your focus to Him.

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QUOTES

"The only way to break the cycle is to inject a leader with a non-anxious presence." Edwin Friedman 

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Book: A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders  By Mark Sayers

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

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Why does God sometimes call us to leave things that we love, that are serving others, and glorifying Him? Whether it's a fulfilling role, cherished relationships, or a thriving ministry, it can be confusing when the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit nudges us to let go of what seems perfect and purposeful.

In today's episode, we delve into the reasons behind God's prompting to leave what we love and explore the remarkable rewards that come when we obey.

💡Today's Big Idea: Leaving positions of relevance, popularity, and power are invitations to greater know Christ.

⚡️Today's Small Step: If God is prompting you to leave a position or role for a time, ask Him to give you a vision of the greater treasure.

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QUOTES

"The central question is, are the leaders of the future truly men and women of God, people with an ardent desire to dwell in God's presence, to listen to God's voice, to look at God's beauty, to touch God's incarnate Word, and to taste fully God's infinite goodness." Henri Nouwen

"The way of the Christian leader is not the way of upward mobility in which our world has invested so much, but the way of downward mobility ending on the cross." Henri Nouwen

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Book: In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

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In moments like wrapping up a conversation, putting the finishing touches on a project, or winding down the day with unfinished tasks, it's common to feel the pull of worry, stress, and regret. We replay scenarios, second-guess ourselves, and fret over potential outcomes. However, there's another path available to us: after giving our all, we can choose to fully entrust the results to God.

In this episode, we delve into God's invitation to give our best effort and then release the outcomes to Him. We'll explore the art of discernment, understanding when to persist and when to surrender. 

Join us as we navigate this vital practice, learning how to cultivate trust in God's guidance and find peace in letting go.

💡Today's Big Idea: Abandon Outcomes to God

⚡️Today's Small Step: Prayerfully pick one situation where God is inviting you to abandon the outcomes to Him, and then choose a practice to help you turn it over to Him.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify

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​Purpose-driven living is important, fulfilling, and at times, frustrating. After all, if we are actively partnering with God in living out our purpose on earth, why is progress so slow? Why do so many things go wrong?

In this episode, we'll look at what drives and motivates God and what we can learn from that. Is being purpose-driven at the center of all He does, or is the deeper reality that God starts with "who?" Who He is, who He loves, and who He is committed to helping us become.

💡Today's Big Idea: As you think about purpose, "Start with Who" God is calling you to be.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Download our Free "Start with Who" worksheets to discern  "Who" God's calling you to become more of in this season of your life. www.paceofgracepodcast.com/free.

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QUOTES

"The most important thing in your life is not what you do; it's who you become. That's what you will take into eternity." Dallas Willard

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Start with Why Ted Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA 

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

Start With Who Worksheet

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Jesus didn't hustle to earn God's love; He was already enveloped in it. Guess what? So are we! This liberating truth beckons us to exhale, hit the pause button more often, savor extended moments with God, and entrust the outcomes to His capable hands.

Don't miss this week's episode where we delve deeper into Frank Lake's transformative research on 'The Cycle of Grace.' We'll explore how Jesus Himself operated from this cycle and share actionable steps you can take to do the same.

💡Today's Big Idea: We are not working for God's love, we are working from it.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Write this on a post-it note and pray it throughout this week, "Father, thank you that I am already accepted and loved."

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QUOTE:

"Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning." Dallas Willard

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

S1-E4: The Cycle of Works: Weary and Worn Out

Learn more about Soul Care Coaching

Pace of Grace Podcast Website

The Cycle of Grace: Living in Sacred Balance book by Trevor Hudson

Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Simple Ways to Enjoy God All Day

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What if the goodness you're longing for is already growing right where you are?

This episode explores why God places us in certain seasons and how to recognize the quiet grace that's already at work in your actual life, not the imagined one you wish you were living. 

If you've ever wondered whether you're in the right place or wished your circumstances felt easier or more "ideal," this conversation will help you breathe, slow down, and see your days through a kinder lens.

You'll learn how God brings growth in ordinary places, how to stop fighting the season you're in, and how to cooperate with the gentle work He's already doing beneath the surface.

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Take one of these questions into prayer this week and simply notice what rises to your awareness.

1. Lord, what are You already doing here that You want me to notice?

2. What is one small reason You want me in this season?

3. How can I cooperate with the quiet work You are doing right now?

4. What is one small thing I can plant that would bless others?

5. While I am rooted here, how can I enjoy You this week?

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💡Today's Big Idea: You are planted on purpose. Right here. Right now. And God is doing more in this soil than you can see.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Pick one reflection question and carry it with you through the day.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

If you'd like a simple way to stay aware of God in the ordinary moments of your week, you can download the Practice the Presence of God guide here: www.PaceOfGrace.com/free. 

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Do you ever wonder why, even when we're following the path God has laid out for us, we still find ourselves weary and worn out? It's an age-old question that never seems to go away. Well, today we've got some refreshing answers that will reinvigorate your soul.

Tune in to explore the groundbreaking research of Frank Lake on the 'Cycle of Works.' Discover how you can serve God – not just obediently, radically, and faithfully, but most importantly, in a way that's sustainable for your soul.

💡Today's Big Idea: Our default mode is the Cycle of Works which leaves us weary, worn out, and grasping for what we already have.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Practice taking a small break every day this week.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify

Grab a copy of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur

Learn more about Soul Care Coaching

Pace of Grace Podcast Website

The Cycle of Grace: Living in Sacred Balance book by Trevor Hudson

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We live in unusual and challenging times. Despite being surrounded by people, many feel overwhelmingly lonely. We're swimming in gigabytes of information, yet it seems like very few know us for who we truly are.

God created us with a longing to belong, so what do we do when we can't find people who support us, cheer us on, and celebrate us for who God made us to be?

In today's episode, you'll learn three practical ways to help you find your people and your place in this world.

Don't miss my personal invitation for you to join our new "Pace of Grace Patreon Community." It's a community of Christ-followers who are committed to cultivating sustainable and delightful rhythms for living and working at God's pace of grace.

💡Today's Big Idea: You already have a seat at God's Table of Belonging. Live from that confident place.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Check out our "Pace of Grace Patreon Community" at www.PaceofGrace.com/community

Life is already too complex, so the goal of this community is to be delightfully simple and simply delightful. We offer two Grace Gatherings each month and a grace-filled online community to help us stay connected in between.

GRACE GATHERINGS:

• Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God: The first Tuesday of each month (11:00-11:50 am ET: Replays available), you can enjoy a spacious, interactive Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God. It's a facilitated conversation that allows you to prayerfully chart a course for the upcoming month by fully partnering with God.
• Growing Deeper in Grace: The third Tuesday of the month (11:00-11:50 am ET: Replays available), you'll discover the beauty of Growing Deeper in Grace, by engaging in interactive activities and having rich conversations that are both deeply spiritual and intensely practical.

ONLINE COMMUNITY:

• If you like the online space, you will love our warm and spiritually thoughtful online community. I'm probably biased, but I consider these friends of mine some of the world's most fabulous people.

AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE: Prayerfully become a supporter at the level (or tier) most comfortable for you ($25, $15, or even $10 a month,) and receive full access to all our benefits. We are committed to making this as affordable as possible and trusting God to bless your generosity in supernatural ways.

Come when you can, and participate as much or as little as you would like. There's never any guilt or obligation.

LEARN MORE AT: www.PaceofGrace.com/community

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify

Pace of Grace Patreon Community

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We're all busy. Overworked, overloaded, and overwhelmed because there's not enough time to do everything God has called us to do. Or is there?

Today we're exploring the powerful concept of "time-enoughness," the fact that there is always enough time to do what God created us to do. The question is, how can the beauty of "time-enoughness" permeate every minute of every day?

💡Today's Big Idea: There is enough time to do everything God has called us to do.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one place in your life today to be fully present while releasing yourself from the false guilt that there are other places you should be. 

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

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Have you ever been deeply moved by a sermon, podcast, or retreat, only to forget the main point a few days later?

You are not alone. Studies show that most people forget 90 percent of a sermon within 48 hours.

The good news is that God is not surprised by our forgetfulness. He lovingly planned for it and built a grace-paced way for us to absorb and live out His truth.

In this episode, we explore why insight alone is not enough to bring lasting change. We also look at how God, through both Scripture and neuroscience, invites us into rhythms that help His truth sink in and stay with us.

Here is what you will hear in today's episode:

• Why powerful insights tend to fade over time

• What actually leads to transformation in real life

• How our brains are wired to change through practice, not just awareness

• Four simple spiritual rhythms that help us hold onto what matters most

• An invitation to return to what God has already said and let it shape us again this summer

💡Today's Big Idea: True change comes from repetition, not just realization.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Join me this summer for our encore episodes. Together, we will give grace the space to do what it does best—shape us gently from the inside out.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God During Your Busy Day

Need a breath of fresh air?

Download 50 Grace Breaks—soul-restoring pauses to help you reconnect with God, renew your strength, and remember why your work matters.

💛 Get yours at paceofgrace.com/free

🌿 Practice the Presence: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day

Simple. Soulful. Doable.

This beautiful guide offers more than 50 gentle ways to stay connected with God in the middle of your real, ordinary day. From brushing your teeth to folding laundry, you'll discover sacred moments hidden in plain sight.

✨ Download it here and begin enjoying God all day long. Practice the Presence: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day

📖 90-Day Adventure with God

Want a deeper walk with God—but not sure where to start?

This printable PDF invites you into a 90-day journey with Jesus, one small step at a time. Thoughtful prompts, simple reflections, and a flexible rhythm help you meet with God in ways that are both rich and realistic.

💛 Start your adventure today—He's already waiting for you. 90-Day Adventure with God

🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿

Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.

✨ Monthly live gatherings
✨ Prayer, support, and connection
✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

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What if doing less could actually lead to more—more peace, more fruitfulness, more joy?

In a world that celebrates hustle, hurry, and high output, slowing down can feel like falling behind. But what if it's actually the path to deep transformation and lasting impact?

In this episode, I share the story of a year that felt like a detour but became one of the most fruitful seasons of my life. Along the way, we'll explore surprising research, spiritual truths, and biblical rhythms that invite us to trade burnout for abiding.

You'll discover:

• Why a small town in Pennsylvania held the secret to longer life (and what it has to do with your business)

• The three principles of Slow Productivity from Cal Newport's latest book

• What Jesus modeled about doing less—but doing it with purpose and power

• How my "least productive year" led to the most meaningful work I've ever done

• Practical reflection questions to help you step off the hamster wheel and into the pace of grace

Whether you're in ministry, business, or simply navigating life's demands, this episode offers encouragement and a new vision for what real productivity can look like—slower, deeper, and sweeter.

💡Today's Big Idea: The best work takes time—and that's by design

⚡️Today's Small Step: Identify one area where God is inviting you to slow down and lean in.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

📘 The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur

📕 Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity

🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿

Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace.

Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.

✨ Monthly live gatherings
✨ Prayer, support, and connection
✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

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What do you do when your best efforts seem to disappear into thin air?

You pour out your heart, offer your gifts, share your message… and hear nothing but crickets. A few people cheer, but momentum fizzles. Others smile politely, but their eyes are elsewhere. And the silence makes you wonder, Is any of this making a difference?

In today's episode, we explore a deeper, grace-paced way of looking at our work—especially when it feels like nothing is working.

Together, we'll talk about:

• The quiet heartbreak of unnoticed effort

• What Jesus did when people misunderstood or rejected Him

• The kind of fruit that grows slowly, deeply, and sometimes invisibly

• How to stay faithful when the results don't show up right away
  
  

You'll be encouraged to rethink:

• What success really means

• How God's grace reshapes our expectations

• Why the work you're doing—right now—matters more than you know
  

💡Today's Big Idea: We're not responsible for the soil, only the sowing.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Name one area where you've been discouraged in your ministry or creative work. Then, instead of measuring impact, ask: What does faithfulness look like here today?

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🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God During Your Busy Day

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What if the Bible wasn't just a book to study… but a love letter to savor?

Think about how you read the morning news—fast, distracted, scanning for headlines. Now think about how you'd read a note from someone who deeply loves you. Slowly. Tenderly. Holding on to every word.

This episode explores the sacred practice of slow Scripture reading—not for information, but for transformation. Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, and the gentle wisdom of Robert Mulholland's Shaped by the Word, you'll be invited into a more relational rhythm of being with God in His Word.

​​Listen in to Discover:

• Why reading fast fills the mind, but reading slow forms the soul
  
  

• What neuroscience reveals about how slow Scripture reading rewires the brain
  
  

• A step-by-step guide to practicing Lectio Divina
  
  

• How to shift from reading Scripture for insight to receiving it as intimacy
  
  

• Encouragement to listen for the voice of the One who loves you most

💡Today's Big Idea:  Read to be formed, not just informed.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Try the ancient practice of Lectio Divina with a short passage—like Matthew 11:28–30 or Psalm 23. Linger, listen, and let it shape you.

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Shaped by the Word by Robert Mulholland

The 4 Movements of Lectio Divina:

1. Lectio (Read):
   Read slowly. Listen for the word or phrase that draws your attention.
   → Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
   
   

2. Meditatio (Meditate):
   Sit with that word. Reflect on why it's speaking to you.
   → Psalm 139:23–24 (NLT)
   
   

3. Oratio (Pray):
   Turn your thoughts into prayer. Honest, simple conversation with God.
   → Psalm 27:8
   
   

4. Contemplatio (Rest):
   Be still. Rest in God's presence. No striving, just soaking.
   → Isaiah 30:15 (NIV)

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What if God's grace doesn't look like what you expected?

Maybe you've prayed for relief, and none has come. Maybe you've begged for rescue, and the sky has stayed silent. When the suffering lingers and the miracle doesn't arrive, does that mean grace is missing?

In today's episode, we're talking about gritty grace—the kind that doesn't erase the pain but sustains you through it. We'll explore what Scripture reveals about God's power in weakness, why He sometimes doesn't remove the hardship, and how His grace is still at work—even when you don't feel it.

If you're weary of waiting for an answer, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways

• God's grace isn't just about removing pain—it's about shaping us through it.

• Sufficient grace means just enough strength for the next step, not always a miraculous rescue.

• Weakness isn't failure—it's the place where God's power shines the brightest.

• You are not forgotten. You are not alone. Grace is here, even now.

💡Today's Big Idea:  When the pain's not erased, God has gritty grace.

⚡️Today's Small Step:  Mad, glad, weary, or in pain—grace is there, just whisper His name.

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 🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect with God During Your Busy Day 🌳

Busy days can leave us running on empty, but even brief pauses can make a lasting difference. Neuroscience shows that intentional moments of rest and connection help reset our minds, reduce stress, and refuel our spirits.

Grace Breaks offers 50 simple, soul-refreshing ways to connect with God in as little as five minutes. Inside, you'll discover:

• Quick, practical ideas to refuel you

• Scriptures, neuroscience tips, and Scriptural prompts

• 50 beautifully designed printable cards to create your own Grace Breaks jar for daily inspiration

Give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with the God who carries you, even on your busiest days. 

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What if your limits aren't in the way—but showing you the way?

We've all been there: eager to move forward with a calling or dream God has placed on our hearts… only to run headfirst into a brick wall of limitation. Whether it's time, money, location, energy, opportunity, or confidence—it can feel like God has called us to something and then placed a "Do Not Enter" sign in front of the only open road.

But what if our limitations aren't roadblocks?
What if they're road signs—God's way of gently guiding us into the very lane He's marked out for us?

In this episode, learn four timeless truths that can help you keep moving ahead even when the road seems blocked.

💡Today's Big Idea: Embrace your limit, and meet God in it.

⚡️Today's Small Step: What is one limit you can begin to embrace this week instead of resisting?

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☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️ 

If you would like some idea starters of ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide called Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day.

It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free 

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If you've ever felt like you're swimming upstream—trying to force your quiet time, creativity, or productivity into a box that just doesn't fit—you're not alone.

In this episode, we're exploring how to align our schedules with our God-given design instead of pushing against the current of how we naturally work best.

You'll hear:

• Why the classic "quiet time first thing in the morning" doesn't work for everyone

• How God might actually be inviting you to reimagine your rhythms—not abandon your practices

• What neuroscience says about circadian rhythms, mental energy, and the brain's "Goldilocks zones" for different types of work

• A freeing reminder that Jesus didn't stick to a rigid schedule – and you don't have to either 

Plus, a few practical, grace-filled questions to help you sketch out your own ideal rhythm—and permission to experiment, adapt, and walk in step with the pace of grace.

💡Today's Big Idea: Align your time with your God-given design.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Sketch out an ideal week that feels like a delight—then give it a try!

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✨ Monthly live gatherings
✨ Prayer, support, and connection
✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]

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Do you ever feel like you are carrying more than you were meant to hold?
This episode is for the places where the weight shows up in your life. The extra roles, expectations, and commitments that once served you but now quietly drain you. 

We'll talk about why releasing is so hard even when it is right, what is happening in the brain when we cling to what no longer fits, and how God leads us into freedom without shame or fear.

If you have felt a nudge to live lighter, slower, or closer to God but aren't sure where to start, this conversation will offer guidance, relief, and a gentle next step as the year draws to a close.

You will hear:
• Why the brain resists letting go even when God is inviting it
• How over-responsibility and identity keep us overloaded
• The neuroscience behind why doing more feels safer than doing less
• How abiding in God rewires us for peace, trust, and change

💡Today's Big Idea: Releasing is not failure, it is faith.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Sign up to join us for the FREE Year of Overflowing Grace Vision Retreat at www.paceofgrace.com/2026.

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Virtual Vision Retreat: A Year of Overflowing Grace

December 16th, 2025, join us for a free, virtual vision retreat. A guided space to begin next year with God at the center instead of your calendar

Together we will:
• Prayerfully imagine what it could look like to live with God instead of merely working for Him
• Sketch out a rhythm for 2026 that protects intimacy over activity
• Learn what it means to work from rest instead of crashing into rest
• Listen for God's gentle invitation to abide in your belovedness
• Begin the year quieted, grounded, and companioned instead of hurried and alone

A gentle on-ramp into a year of living and working at the pace of grace.

Reserve your spot at: www.paceofgrace.com/2026.

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When life feels chaotic and out of control, it's easy to slip into survival mode—searching for answers, putting on a brave face, or distracting ourselves just to get through the day. But none of those truly brings the peace we're longing for.

In this episode, we'll explore why our usual coping strategies fall short and what actually brings deep, unshakable peace—no matter what's happening around us.

What You'll Gain from This Episode:

• A fresh perspective on navigating uncertainty.

• A simple but powerful way to find peace in overwhelming moments.

• Encouragement for shifting from fear to trust, even when the future feels uncertain.

💡Today's Big Idea: Fix your eyes on Jesus, not the storm.

⚡️Today's Small Step: When you feel overwhelmed today, pause and look at His face: "Is Jesus worried?" No? Then take a deep breath and let His steady presence ground you.

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Turning Tension to Trust is designed to help you release the weight of worry and walk in the peace that Jesus gives.

Download it now: www.paceofgrace.com/free

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It happens every time you step toward something meaningful. A new opportunity, a creative project, a deeper commitment to God—and suddenly, the resistance shows up. The inner critic whispers, "You're not ready." Procrastination sneaks in, disguised as busyness. Fear wraps itself in logic, convincing you to wait until you have more time, more clarity, more confidence. 

But what if these roadblocks aren't telling the truth? What if they're simply the voice of the saboteur, trying to keep you from stepping into what God has for you?

By listening, you'll:
✔ Identify the sneaky lies resistance tells you—perfectionism, self-doubt, and fear of failure.
✔ Recognize how the saboteur disguises itself in procrastination, over-planning, and hesitation.
✔ Learn practical ways to break free from the cycle of delay and discouragement.
✔ Discover how faith and small acts of obedience can silence resistance.
✔ Find the courage to take the next step—even when you don't feel ready.

If you've ever wrestled with fear, perfectionism, or that nagging sense that you're not enough, this episode is for you. Resistance may be loud, but God's truth is louder. Let's uncover the lies, push past the hesitation, and move forward with grace.

💡Today's Big Idea:  God is stronger than the saboteur, so I don't have to be. I can just obey. 

⚡️Today's Small Step: Take one action toward the thing you've been avoiding—without overthinking, without perfectionism, without waiting for confidence. Just one step.

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Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.

✨ Monthly live gatherings
✨ Prayer, support, and connection
✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

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It's a terrible feeling—that sense that you're falling behind while everyone else is moving forward. A friend lands their dream job while you're still figuring things out. Someone gets married while you're still waiting for a date. A colleague expands their reach while you feel like you're standing still. 

The longer the delay, the louder the inner voice whispers, "You should be further along by now." And with that comes the restlessness, the self-doubt, the temptation to force something just to feel like you're making progress. 

But what if that feeling is lying to you? What if God's pace for your life is not only different—but better?

By listening, you'll:

✔ Identify the "I'm behind" mindset and how it sneaks into your thinking.
✔ Recognize the telltale signs—impatience, envy, striving, or self-doubt—that come with it.
✔ Learn to release self-imposed deadlines and false comparisons.
✔ Discover how delays can be signs of God's greater grace.
✔ Find courage to trust God's pace—even when it doesn't make sense.
✔ Learn to rest in His perfect plan, knowing you are never behind.

If you've ever felt stuck in the waiting room of life, wondering if God has forgotten you, this episode will remind you of a deeper truth: You are not behind. God is always on time.

💡Today's Big Idea: You are not behind. God is always on time.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Make this into a breath prayer, and practice it throughout each day, so it becomes an anchor place and pace you can return to again and again. Breathe in: I am not behind. Breathe out: God is always on time.

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🎧 God's Greater Grace Podcast Series: Invitation to God's Greater Grace, The Pitfalls of People Pleasing , When Hurry Hurts

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We all have moments of doubt—wondering if the work we're pouring our hearts into actually matters. Whether it's raising kids, serving others, writing, creating, or simply showing up every day, the question sneaks in: Does this make a difference? Even J.R.R. Tolkien wrestled with this, fearing his work would never be completed or, worse, that no one would care.

But what if our perspective is too small? What if the tiny, unseen efforts—the simple tasks we do in what feels like obscurity—are actually part of something far greater than we can imagine? In this episode, we'll explore the deeper truth that gives meaning to our work and our worth, no matter how unfinished or unnoticed it may seem.

Listen in to learn:

• Why small, faithful acts matter more than we think

• How Tolkien's Leaf by Niggle offers an eternal perspective on our work

• What Jesus says about your worth—even when no one is watching

💡Today's Big Idea: Your work matters—even one small leaf can be part of God's masterpiece.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Take one small, faithful step today.

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Have you ever felt like you're so focused on your tasks, your plans, and your to-do list that you might be missing something important—something right in front of you? It's easy to get caught up in the urgent and overlook the extraordinary ways God is moving in our daily lives. But what if we could train our hearts to see Him more clearly?

In this episode, we're unpacking the phenomenon of "inattentional blindness" and how it applies to our spiritual lives. With insights from neuroscience, Scripture, and practical wisdom from the Pace of Grace community, we'll explore simple ways to shift our focus and develop daily habits that help us notice God's presence in the ordinary moments of life.

Listen in to learn:

• How "inattentional blindness" affects your ability to see God at work

• Five simple practices to help you notice and enjoy His presence daily

• Why small shifts in awareness can make a big impact on your faith journey

💡Today's Big Idea: God is always with us, and we can train our hearts to notice Him.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one simple practice you'll implement today to notice the God who is always with you. 

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Podcast Episode: Grace Breaks In Our Busy Lives 

Book: The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur by Kim Avery

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✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

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Have you ever glanced at your schedule and thought, "I've got plenty of time," only to find yourself sprinting to keep up a few weeks later? Commitments that once seemed small and manageable have a way creeping up faster than we expect. Before we know it, we're in survival mode, trying to outrun the chaos instead of moving forward with intention and peace.

In this episode, we're pausing to take a different approach. What if, instead of scrambling to fit everything in, we started each month with a simple but powerful practice—meeting with God to align our plans with His? This isn't about adding more to your plate; it's about clearing the clutter, discerning what truly matters, and walking into each month with confidence in His pace and provision.

Listen in to learn:

• A simple, five-step framework to bring clarity and peace to your schedule

• How a Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God can transform your time

• The freeing power of asking, "What can I stop doing (for now)?"

💡Today's Big Idea: Begin each month with God, so his grace sets the pace.  

⚡️Today's Small Step: Set aside 45 minutes for your first Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God.

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🗓️ Monthly Prayer & Planning Meeting with God: 5 Questions

1. Start with Your Word (or Theme) of the Year

2. Assess Current Commitments

3. Where is God Already Working and how is He calling you to join Him?

4. What Are the First Steps?

5. What Can I Stop Doing (for now)?

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Podcast Episode: Can't Keep Up? Here's Good News

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"Daddy, do you see me," that cry from an eight-year-old girl standing on stage is the cry of all our hearts. We long to be seen, known, and fully loved. It's why we search the room for a familiar face, why we crave recognition, why being overlooked stings so deeply. But what if the One we're truly looking for has never taken His eyes off us?

In this episode, we'll explore how our longing to be seen is woven into the fabric of our souls—and how God, El Roi, the God Who Sees, is already answering that ache. Drawing from Scripture, personal experiences, and the insights of Dr. Curt Thompson, we'll uncover practical ways to move this truth from our heads to our hearts.

Listen in to learn:

• Why feeling unseen can lead to striving, avoiding, or disconnecting from God

• Three simple practices to cultivate a deeper awareness of God's loving gaze

• How community helps us experience the truth that God sees us

💡Today's Big Idea: God Sees You.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Pick one of these three practices and start with it. Let it be a reminder of His unwavering gaze of love.

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Curt Thompson Books 

Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Way to Enjoy God All Day

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Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.

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✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

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Ever feel like life's staircase is just too steep?

You're climbing step after step, carrying the weight of responsibilities, and there's no landing in sight. Elijah felt that way too—burnt out, overwhelmed, and ready to quit. God didn't respond with a lecture or a to-do list. Instead, He offered Elijah what he needed most: rest, renewal, and reconnection. What if we could follow that same rhythm of grace in our daily lives?

Tune in to discover:

• Three common responses to accumulated stress—and the one that leads to lasting renewal.

• Simple "Grace Breaks" to refresh your body, calm your mind, and draw closer to God in under five minutes.

• Practical steps to slow down and reconnect with God, even in the busiest seasons of life.

Don't just survive the stress—find the rest your soul craves. You'll leave encouraged and equipped to face life's challenges with grace.

💡Today's Big Idea:  God's invitation is always to a deeper connection with Him.

⚡️Today's Small Step:  Download your free copy of Grace Breaks in Your Busy Day at www.paceofgrace.com/free

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Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God in Your Busy Day

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In this busy world, the needs around us are endless, and our hearts are eager to serve. But when life moves at breakneck speed, our bodies and brains pay the price. Neuroscience reveals what happens when we push through exhaustion: our stress becomes contagious, empathy fades, and decision-making suffers—not just for us, but for those we're trying to help.

In today's episode, we'll uncover:

• How stress impacts your brain, body, and relationships in ways you might not realize.

• Why serving from an empty cup ultimately harms those we're called to love.

• A simple mindset shift to help you pause, replenish, and serve more effectively.

Let's rethink what it means to pour out in love, starting with the grace to refill.

💡Today's Big Idea: We serve best from a full cup.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Picture your life as a glass cup; how full is it right now? There's no wrong answer. Lift that picture to Jesus in prayer and talk to Him about it.

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Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God in Your Busy Day

I Love Lucy: Candy Factory

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Why are we always in such a hurry?

It's a question that stopped me in my tracks one day when my daughter asked, "Why?" in response to my go-to phrase, "Hurry up!" Why, indeed? What is all this rushing really costing us? In this episode, we'll explore the hidden toll hurry takes on our lives, relationships, and connection with God—and how we can trade hurry for His pace of grace.

You'll discover:

• How hurry undermines love in our relationships.

• Five practical steps to recognize, release, and replace hurry with trust.

• The surprising freedom and joy that come when we let God set the pace.

Take a deep breath, slow down, and join us for a fresh perspective on living life differently. Your soul—and your relationships—will thank you.

💡Today's Big Idea: Hurry and love don't make a good pair. And love is always the goal.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Take a moment to ask God to show you one way you're trying to solve your problems through hurry. Then, ask Him for His greater grace to slow down and trust Him instead.

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Do you ever feel like you're running faster and still falling further behind?

For me, a peace lily in the corner of a sunroom once became a quiet picture of that feeling. On the outside, it stayed green, but underneath the surface the roots had no room left to breathe. More water couldn't fix what only being replanted could. In many ways, that's what happens when activity grows and intimacy with God shrinks to the edges.

Thankfully, Jesus offers a better way. Not another list to manage, but an invitation into spaciousness with God. And I want to offer you a place to imagine that possibility for the year ahead.

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You are invited to a FREE Virtual Vision Retreat for: A Year of Overflowing Grace

A gentle space to pause and plan your new year side by side with others who want to begin 2026 with God, not the calendar.

At this vision retreat, you will:

• Slow down long enough to listen for God's personal invitation for the year ahead
• Reflect on where your soul is actually planted and what needs room to grow
• Sketch out a grace-filled rhythm for the coming year instead of a pressure-filled plan
• Experience community with others who are choosing abiding over striving

Learn more and sign up at: www.paceofgrace.com/2026

💡Today's Big Idea: Overflow comes from intimacy, not activity.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Sign up for our Virtual Vision Retreat so you can prepare for a year of overflowing grace.  www.paceofgrace.com/2026

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Virtual Vision Retreat: A Year of Overflowing Grace

December 16th, 2025 join us for a free, virtual vision retreat. A guided space to begin next year with God at the center instead of your calendar

Together we will:
• Prayerfully imagine what it could look like to live with God instead of merely working for Him
• Sketch out a rhythm for 2026 that protects intimacy over activity
• Learn what it means to work from rest instead of crashing into rest
• Listen for God's gentle invitation to abide in your belovedness
• Begin the year quieted, grounded, and companioned instead of hurried and alone

A gentle on-ramp into a year of living and working at the pace of grace.

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What if the key to reaching your God-given dreams lies in the journey rather than the destination? In this episode, we explore what it takes to stay faithful and hopeful, even when the road ahead seems long and winding. Through personal stories, biblical wisdom, and neuroscience insights, we'll uncover how God equips us to move forward, no matter how daunting the path may feel.

Drawing inspiration from Nehemiah's journey of rebuilding Jerusalem and my dad's risk-filled adventure in starting a family business, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical tools to help you navigate your own journey with faith and resilience.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to navigate the challenges of long-term dreams and goals.

• Practical lessons from Scripture and neuroscience to keep you moving forward.

• Why celebrating milestones matters for your heart and brain.

• The surprising ways God works through the twists and turns of life.

💡Today's Big Idea: The best step is the next step.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Write down one small action you can take today toward your goal and take it.

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She spent decades praying for her son, a journey filled with heartbreak, relentless hope, and unwavering faith. Her prayers seemed unanswered for years, but she refused to give up—and in time, God's miraculous work unfolded. If you've ever struggled to stay faithful in prayer during long seasons of waiting, this episode is for you.

Today, we're exploring how to keep our prayers alive and meaningful, even when hope begins to fade. Through a creative, embodied prayer practice called Praying in Color, we'll discover how to stay engaged with God and rekindle joy in the waiting.

Tune in to learn:

• Why long seasons of waiting test our faith and perseverance.

• How neuroscience and Scripture reveal what we need to sustain hope.

• A step-by-step guide to Praying in Color, a creative way to revive weary prayers.

• Practical tips for making prayer more active, tactile, and joyful.

• How to use this practice to deepen your connection with God and others.

💡Today's Big Idea: Praying in color revives weary prayers.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Join the Pace of Grace Community on 1/21/25 to explore Praying in Color together: www.paceofgrace.com/community.

Discover how this creative approach can transform your prayer life and help you stay connected to God—even in the waiting. Let's pray with hope, trust, and a little splash of color.

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What if the key to a more impactful life is letting go of the good to embrace the great? In this episode, we explore how simplifying your focus can lead to deeper joy, greater peace, and a life of lasting significance. Drawing from personal stories and biblical examples, we'll unpack the beauty of narrowing your efforts to what truly matters most.

You'll also learn a practical, three-step strategy to align your gifts, passions, and purpose so you can live and work with clarity and ease, following God's unique calling for your life.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why doing less can lead to greater impact.

• How to identify what aligns with your God-given gifts and calling.

• A simple, three-step strategy to deepen your focus and joy.

• Practical questions to help you let go of distractions and embrace what matters.

• How to uncover your sweet spot of purpose and fulfillment.

💡Today's Big Idea: Go deep to make a difference.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Sketch out your own Venn diagram of "unique gifts/deep passion/greatest impact to see what greater simplicity and focus God may be calling you to

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Ever felt like you've been praying and waiting, only to wonder why nothing is happening? Maybe, just maybe, God is waiting on you to take the next step. In this episode, we're diving into the surprising ways God answers prayers—not by doing things for us, but by inviting us to partner with Him in the process.

Listen in to:

• Learn how God often invites us into partnership when answering prayers.

• Be encouraged to step out in faith and take action with God, even when it feels uncomfortable.

• Discover biblical examples of how God works with His people to accomplish His plans.

💡Today's Big Idea:

When God's waiting for you, do what He wants you to do.

⚡️Today's Small Step:

Check out our  31 Day Prayer Challenge for 2025, available to you when you become a member of our Pace of Grace Community.

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I love celebrating those moments when it's so clear that God answered my prayers. Whether it's the job offer arriving at the perfect time, a loved one's health turning around, or that "just when I needed it" phone call from a friend. Those "yes" moments are incredible. But, as much as I cherish those times, they aren't the full picture. Not by a long shot.

There have been plenty of times when God's answers seemed more like a "no," or worse, silence. What do we do when our prayers linger unanswered, or the outcome looks so different from what we hoped for? In this episode, I'll share how I've learned to navigate those seasons of waiting and uncertainty, and where I've discovered God's grace in the silence.

Listen in to…

• Gain insight into how God works in our lives even when the answer isn't what we expected.

• Be encouraged by real-life examples of persistent faith through unanswered prayers.

• Learn two foundational truths to help ground your prayer life in hope and trust.

💡Today's Big Idea: God is Always at Work, and it's for our good.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Check out our  31 Day Prayer Challenge for 2025, available to you when you become a member of our Pace of Grace Community.

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At times, our days can blur together and feel far from the grand dreams we once had. But what if this daily grind—the small, ordinary moments—is exactly where God is at work? What if God is using these moments to shape our hearts and lives in ways we can't yet see?

Tune in to discover:

• How God is at work in your ordinary, daily life.

• The small, consistent steps that can create lasting impact.

• Encouragement that heart and faithfulness matter more than big achievements.

• How surrender to God's plan leads to greater purpose than striving for fame.

💡Today's Big Idea: 

Outcomes are in God's hands, so I'm free to love the actual life I live.

⚡️Today's Small Step: 

 Live with freedom and joy today no matter how ordinary it may seem.

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Do your days ever blur together, leaving you wondering where God was in it all? The nightly examen is a simple, reflective practice that helps you end each day with intention—noticing God's presence and releasing your worries before sleep. This ancient discipline invites us to pause, review the day, and entrust everything into God's loving care.

In just a few minutes, the examen brings peace and clarity, helping you tie up emotional and spiritual loose ends. It's a beautiful way to guard your heart and grow in awareness of God's guidance, even in the ordinary moments.

Tune into this week's episode to learn the benefits of the nightly examen and simple guidelines to begin practicing it today so that you…

• Cultivate a deeper sense of God's presence in your daily life

• Create an intentional moment of peace before sleep

• Release the day's burdens and stresses to God

• Foster gratitude and spiritual growth

• Begin a rhythm of reflecting on what truly matters

💡Today's Big Idea: The nightly examen can guard our hearts.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Try a nightly examen today.

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QUOTES

 "Spiritual disciplines are the main way we offer ourselves to God as a living sacrifice. We are doing what we can do with our bodies, our minds, our hearts. God then takes this simple offering of ourselves and does with it what we cannot do, producing within us deeply ingrained habits of peace, love and joy in the Holy Spirit." Richard Foster

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Have you ever felt that gnawing sense of inadequacy when you scroll through social media and see others making what looks like a bigger impact? Had that restless feeling that you should be doing more, making a bigger splash, reaching more people? You're not alone. I've been there too—wrestling with that quiet voice inside asking, "Shouldn't I be doing something more significant?"

A few weeks ago, I was reminded of a journalist who set out on a journey searching for answers to similar questions. What he found in an unexpected place completely changed his perspective. It left me thinking about how we can find peace and purpose, even in a world that's constantly pushing for more.

Tune in to hear:

• How to quiet the pressure of "doing more."

• The surprising discovery that changed one journalist's life.

• How to navigate feelings of inadequacy and find contentment.

• Why stepping back from the "many" might lead you to something deeper.

• Practical tips for embracing a more meaningful approach to your everyday life.

• Sometimes the answer we're looking for isn't where we expect to find it.

💡Today's Big Idea: In a world of many and much, take heart as you serve the one in front of you with great love.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Take the pressure of doing "much" off your shoulders today, and enjoy serving the one in front of you in Jesus' name.

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Imagine sitting in a small, dimly lit room, your heart pounding as you wait for something painful that may or may not happen—a shock, literally. The uncertainty of not knowing when, or even if, it will strike hangs over you like a storm cloud. Then, you're presented with a choice: wait it out or press the button and shock yourself right now to end the waiting. What would you do? Surprisingly, a study from the University of Virginia found that many people chose to endure the pain immediately rather than face the discomfort of uncertainty. This fascinating insight gives us a glimpse into how we handle the unknown—and how much we fear it.

What if we could embrace the unknown as a space where we slow down, notice God, and trust the process, rather than rushing into action? Today, we're exploring how to find peace and grace in seasons where the way forward isn't clear, and why it's okay to not have all the answers.

Tune in to learn:

• How to navigate uncertainty with grace and patience.

• Why forcing action can increase stress rather than relieve it.

• The benefits of slowing down and noticing God's presence in the unknown.

• Practical ways to trust God when you don't have a clear plan.

• How embracing uncertainty can open the door to new possibilities and deeper trust.

• Uncertainty might be uncomfortable, but it's also where we can experience the wonder of walking with God, one step at a time.

💡Today's Big Idea: When the way is unclear, God is still near.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Pause in the midst of your uncertainty and just notice and enjoy what God has for you there.

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Have you ever felt like life is a never-ending uphill battle, where every task feels like scaling Mount Everest? You're not alone. Recently, I found myself in that very place—both literally and metaphorically—during a sweltering summer hike. In my determination to power through, I ignored the quiet nudge to take it slow and enjoy the journey. The result? A rather embarrassing episode that left me lying flat in the middle of the street, wondering why I hadn't just made it easier on myself.

It got me thinking: What if we approached life's challenges with grace instead of grit? What if we made room for rest, let go of the pressure to always achieve more, and listened to that gentle voice asking, "What if you made this easy?" God's grace isn't about doing all the things perfectly. It isn't even about doing all the things; it's about knowing when to give ourselves the space to breathe and take the next step with intention. There's wisdom in that, and today, I'm diving into how we can shift our mindset from striving to thriving by making things easier—not harder.

Tune in to discover how to:

• Tackle one major change at a time to avoid overwhelm.

• Break big goals into smaller, manageable steps.

• Focus on progress over perfection.

• Maintain a sustainable pace for long-term success.

• Schedule rest and reflection to refresh your spirit.

💡Today's Big Idea: When you can, make it easy.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one area of your life, and find one way to make it easy or at least easier.

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What if our biggest distractions weren't the real problem? Beneath every buzzing phone, late-night scroll, or extra trip to the fridge is something deeper we'd rather avoid. In this episode, we hear the surprising story of a Yale professor nearly undone by a pedometer and uncover why distraction is almost always about pain, not just the thing that grabs our attention.

The encouraging news is that we are not powerless. God's grace meets us in the ordinary moments when we are tempted to run or hide. With the 5 R Roadmap, we learn to walk through distraction not with guilt or grit, but with grace that shapes us from the inside out.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why distraction is more about avoiding pain than avoiding tasks
• How God's grace turns temptation into an invitation
• A simple 5-step framework for moving from distraction to deeper trust in Him
• Practical ways to recognize and respond when we feel pulled away

💡Today's Big Idea:  Distraction is not about the thing you reach for, it's about the pain you're trying to avoid. 

⚡️Today's Small Step: The next time you feel that tug toward distraction, pause. Ask yourself, What's the ache underneath this urge? Then pray, Lord, I choose to release this distraction and receive Your grace instead.

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Are you spinning too many plates, trying to keep everyone happy while barely keeping yourself afloat? In this episode, we tackle the dangers of people-pleasing and the profound relief found in resting in God's grace.

Together, we'll explore practical steps to break free from the cycle of overcommitment and learn how to trust in God's provision over others' expectations. It's time to step back, slow down, and welcome God's grace into the places where we've been striving too hard.

Join me to:

• Understand how people-pleasing impacts our spiritual and emotional well-being.

• Learn practical ways to recognize and release the habit of overcommitting.

• Discover how to trust God more deeply in our daily decisions.

• Experience the peace and rest that come from embracing God's greater grace.]

💡Today's Big Idea: God's grace is better than people's praise.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask God to show where you might be seeking people's praise instead of His ways.

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Have you ever found yourself too busy to celebrate your hard-earned successes? You're not alone. I once skipped my own graduation ceremony, tossing aside the gown and diploma without a second thought. The hustle was all-consuming, and celebrating felt like a waste of time. But looking back, I realize that I missed something important—a moment to pause, praise, and let God's grace sink deeper into my life. 

In today's episode, we're exploring the vital role of celebration in our spiritual journeys. We'll look at how taking time to acknowledge our "harvests" can transform us, and why God commands us to celebrate even when there's still work to be done. 

Tune in to discover:

• How celebration can boost your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

• Why celebrating milestones is crucial for maintaining motivation and joy.

• Practical steps to make celebration a regular part of your life, no matter how busy you are.

💡Today's Big Idea: Celebration brings delight and fuels motivation.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Choose one milestone in your life to stop, drop, and celebrate.

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Discover the often overlooked yet profoundly transformative power of spiritual practices. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more and be more, we're turning to the ancient, counter-cultural path of slowing down and drawing closer to God through intentional practices. These disciplines are not about adding more tasks to our already full plates; instead, they invite us to experience a deeper, more sustainable life rooted in our relationship with Christ.

Tune in to learn:

• Intentional Connection vs. Mere Activity: How spiritual practices help us prioritize being with God over simply doing more.

• Quality vs. Quantity: The importance of being present with God, focusing on the depth of our relationship rather than the number of activities we perform.

• Sustainable Growth vs. Relentless Pursuits: How integrating spiritual disciplines into our lives promotes steady, long-term growth in our faith.

• Whole-Person Approach: The way these practices nurture every part of our being—mind, body, and spirit—aligning us with God's purposes for a fulfilling life in Christ.

💡Today's Big Idea: The unlikely path of spiritual practices leads to life.

 ⚡️Today's Small Step: Join the 8-week Practicing the Way group starting 9/25. It's free to all members of our Pace of Grace community. Learn more here: www.paceofgrace.com/community

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QUOTES

"Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a primary spiritual problem. The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people."  Richard Foster

"There was a point where I felt utterly burnt out, and I questioned whether true spiritual transformation was even possible. It wasn't until I embraced practices like Sabbath, simplicity, and silence that I found the rest my soul desperately needed."  John Mark Comer

"The greatest threat to devotion to Christ is service for Christ." Dallas Willard

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While our everyday life might feel far from an adventure, God is continually inviting us into His greater grace. Whether it's wrestling with daily commitments or stepping into unknown territories, our walk with God is an ongoing, dynamic journey. We often face moments of hesitation and fear, but it's through these very challenges that we experience God's transformative grace.

Today, we'll explore how to recognize and respond to God's invitations to deeper intimacy and greater grace. We'll break down this journey into five practical movements: recognizing God's grace, releasing self-reliance, receiving His provision, risking new steps of faith, and resting in His assurance. 

Learn how to use a simple, repeatable roadmap to accept God's invitation to greater grace:

1. Recognize: Acknowledge that God always has grace available for every need.

2. Release: Let go of self-reliant habits and trust in God's provision.

3. Receive: Openly accept God's grace for each step of the journey.

4. Risk: Take bold steps of faith, trusting God's guidance and provision.

5. Rest: Find peace and assurance in God's continual grace, regardless of circumstances.

💡Today's Big Idea: God is inviting us to greater grace.

⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask God to show you one small but transformational invitation He wants to offer you.

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QUOTES

"Grace is God's continuous action in our lives, enabling us to do what we cannot do on our own." Dallas Willard

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