Living On Purpose In Christ Bible Study | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Daily Prayer, Journaling Prompts
Hey friend, do you struggle to maintain regular spiritual practices in the midst of a hectic schedule? Are you yearning for a consistent daily quiet time with God but are not sure where to start? Do you want to calm your emotions and find a peace that honors your relationship with God and others? Welcome to a space where faith and biblical aromas meet! This podcast serves as your compass to deepen your connection with God, nurturing a faith that brightens your journey with joy, peace, and emotional well-being—key components to creating a loving home. Hey there, I’m Paula—a grandma, pastor, and follower of Jesus. As a new believer once myself, I struggled to maintain my spiritual practices amidst a whirlwind of responsibilities: a demanding workload, a full-time master's degree program, caring for my family, and answering the call to ministry. But funny thing is... my approach to prayer, journaling, and scripture lacked the consistency required to truly deepen my relationship with God. I finally discovered that prioritizing my spiritual practices was the answer. I designed a plan tailored to ME—an engaging devotional rhythm that filled me with excitement and anticipation—creating a lifestyle where connecting with God became enjoyable and deeply meaningful. Now, I'm thrilled to share what I discovered with you! If you're ready to embark on a faith-filled journey designed for busy Christian women, this podcast is for you. Here you will find: ✔️ Easy, quick and soul-satisfying ways to enhance your daily quiet time ✔️ Practices to nourish your spirit and deepen your relationship with God ✔️ A unique path to strengthen your faith with lots of biblical encouragement ✔️ Secrets for integrating faith with biblical aromas to enhance your spiritual journey If that sounds good to you, grab your Bible, dust off your journal, and cozy up to your favorite beverage and let's dive in!
Episodes
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We speak to the woman running on empty and offer a gentle, biblical way to reset through breath, Scripture, and aroma. We start by naming the honest ache of spiritual exhaustion, then ground the path forward in Scripture’s own use of sacred oils—from frankincense to myrrh.
You’ll hear a candid story of pastoral burnout, the evening a single drop of cedarwood became...
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We open Galatians like a letter addressed to our busy, burdened hearts and trace its urgent call: drop the checklist, abandon the “other gospel” that's trying to replace the Good New of Jesus and choose freedom in Him.
We walk through the heart of this letter with fresh eyes: Paul’s personal transformation from rule-keeping to surrender, his bold con...
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What if serenity became your strongest witness? We open the Bible and our senses to explore how peace moves from a nice idea to a lived reality—one breath, one verse, one small practice at a time. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 2:14–15, Philippians 4:6–7, and Isaiah 26:3, we unpack how a steadfast heart grows when prayer, gratitude, and trust meet simple sensory anchor...
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When life presses hard and your confidence thins, where does real strength come from? We go chapter by chapter through 2 Corinthians to trace Paul’s hard-won wisdom: comfort that meets us in the dark, power that shows up in weakness, and freedom that grows as the Spirit reshapes our hearts. Along the way, Paula shares a candid story about messy mornings and mismatc...
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Have you ever felt like you were standing at a wall that just wouldn’t move? That prayer you've whispered countless times, the healing that feels just out of reach, the breakthrough that never quite arrives – these spiritual stalemates can leave us wondering if God even hears us anymore.
Drawing from powerful biblical examples, we explore how you can take a ...
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Looking around at your church family and thinking "this is messy" might leave you feeling discouraged—but take heart. The believers in ancient Corinth faced remarkably similar challenges to those we encounter today, from church divisions to moral confusion to the struggle of living distinctively in a complex culture.
The Book of 1 Corinthians provides a...
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Those midnight wake-up calls can leave your heart racing and mind swirling with questions. When you jolt awake at 3AM, how do you know if God is speaking to you, if the enemy is attacking, or if your mind is simply processing the day?
The predawn hours have a way of making the spiritual realm feel closer, more immediate. Throughout Scripture, God often chose thes...
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Wrestling with whether God can truly love you through your imperfections? The book of Romans offers profound answers that have transformed believers for centuries. This powerful New Testament letter isn't just theological doctrine—it's a lifeline for anyone caught between spiritual aspirations and human limitations.
Paul's masterpiece begins with a...
Ever stood in the middle of your living room surrounded by scattered toys, with a tugging toddler at your leg, wondering if you're doing any of this right? Or perhaps you're a grandmother stepping back into the world of little ones, quietly questioning if you still remember what you're doing or if you're truly the influence they need?
God's Word speaks directly to these uncertainties with powerful ...
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What happens when ordinary people are filled with extraordinary power? The book of Acts gives us the answer. This vibrant narrative takes us from a small upper room in Jerusalem to the far reaches of the Roman Empire, showing how the Holy Spirit transformed a handful of fearful disciples into unstoppable witnesses for Jesus Christ.
Acts begins with Jesus' pr...
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Ever glanced at your dusty Bible with a pang of guilt while racing through another hectic day? You're not alone. Drawing from my seminary years spent navigating dark country roads at 5 AM (dodging feral hogs, no less!), I share how God transformed my understanding of devotional time forever.
The perfect Bible study scenario—comfy chair, steaming tea, hour of...
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The first words of John's Gospel launch us into eternity - "In the beginning was the Word" - before bringing us face-to-face with the astonishing reality that this eternal Word "became flesh and made his dwelling among us." Unlike the synoptic Gospels that rush through parables and miracles, John slows everything down, inviting us to linger in sac...
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Have you ever wondered if your small actions truly matter in God's grand design? Those moments when you offer a kind word, send an encouraging text, or simply pause to truly see someone—these aren't just nice gestures. They're powerful beacons of light in a darkened world.
When Jesus told his followers they were "the light of the world," ...
94 | Hope for Hurting Hearts: The Compassion of Christ in Luke’s Gospel (Bible Study and Devotional)
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Ever felt like your faith is stuck on autopilot? You love Jesus and sincerely want to grow closer, but somehow the days blur by in a whirlwind of responsibilities, distractions, and sheer exhaustion. You're not alone in wondering if you're truly growing or just coasting through your spiritual journey.
The Gospel of Luke offers a refreshing perspective f...
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Have you ever felt like emotional trauma has stolen your sense of self, leaving you questioning your worth and purpose? Whether from betrayal, loss, or the cumulative weight of everyday stresses, these wounds can silently erode your confidence and disrupt your spiritual walk.
The journey to healing doesn't mean erasing your story. Rather, it's about rec...
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Struggling to maintain consistency in your faith walk? Feeling spiritually stagnant amid life's demands? The Gospel of Mark offers exactly what your soul craves—an action-packed, urgent invitation back to authentic discipleship.
Mark's gospel cuts through religious noise with refreshing directness. Written by John Mark, who likely traveled with Peter, t...
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Ever stood in your kitchen surrounded by chaos, feeling that quiet pang of guilt because your Bible has been sitting unopened for days? The tension between longing for spiritual depth and managing life's demands is real, and it's a struggle shared by countless women trying to balance faith, family, and everything in between.
Through personal stories and...
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Have you ever wondered what it truly means to follow Jesus as King—not just in words, but in every aspect of your life? The Gospel of Matthew holds powerful answers that can transform your everyday experience of faith.
Matthew's Gospel opens with a genealogy that might seem boring at first glance, bu...
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Ever feel like you're drowning in family schedules while faith gets squeezed into whatever tiny cracks remain? You're not alone. This spiritual tug-of-war affects countless families who genuinely want God at the center but struggle against the relentless current of activities, commitments, and responsibilities.
The problem isn't that we don't valu...
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What happens when your deepest faith collides with the world's expectations? When choosing Jesus means standing alone? This raw, heartfelt exploration takes us beyond superficial spirituality into the sacred space where suffering becomes purpose.
We often misunderstand Christian suffering, assuming it's about illness or general hardship. But Scripture r...
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