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Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
Paula Behrens | Christian Coach, Pastor, Certified Essential Oil Practitioner
115 episodes
7 hours ago
When your coffee goes cold and the inbox won’t quit, how do you keep your heart warm to God? We open 1 Thessalonians like a window in a crowded room and let in fresh air: faith that endures pressure, hope that steadies attention, and love that redefines success. The Thessalonian church began in chaos, yet their quiet courage rang across the region. Their story gives us a simple, livable way to follow Jesus in a home office world. We walk through the letter’s contours—Paul’s tender leadership...
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When your coffee goes cold and the inbox won’t quit, how do you keep your heart warm to God? We open 1 Thessalonians like a window in a crowded room and let in fresh air: faith that endures pressure, hope that steadies attention, and love that redefines success. The Thessalonian church began in chaos, yet their quiet courage rang across the region. Their story gives us a simple, livable way to follow Jesus in a home office world. We walk through the letter’s contours—Paul’s tender leadership...
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Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
114 | Work from Home Christians: Live Ready, Stay Centered (1 Thessalonians Bible Study)
When your coffee goes cold and the inbox won’t quit, how do you keep your heart warm to God? We open 1 Thessalonians like a window in a crowded room and let in fresh air: faith that endures pressure, hope that steadies attention, and love that redefines success. The Thessalonian church began in chaos, yet their quiet courage rang across the region. Their story gives us a simple, livable way to follow Jesus in a home office world. We walk through the letter’s contours—Paul’s tender leadership...
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7 hours ago
17 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
113 | Biblical Time Management: Balancing Life and Spiritual Growth
Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPurposeInChrist/blog Ever crawl into bed and realize the day rushed by without a single quiet pause with God? We’ve all been there, and today we open a gentle but practical path forward—small, sacred pauses that fit real life. Instead of waiting for a perfect schedule, we can choose presence in the middle of the mess and discover how a five-minute rhythm can reset the heart without adding pressure. We start by naming the “later” mirage and trad...
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3 days ago
17 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
112 | Can Essential Oils Deepen Your Devotions? A Bible Study of Philippians with Aromas
Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPurposeInChrist.com/blog What if joy could bloom in the quiet places of your life? We explore Philippians as a map to joy, humility, peace, and contentment, pairing Scripture with simple practices that slow the mind and open the heart to God’s nearness. From prison-born praise to a thought life that guards peace, we offer grounded steps to live this letter every day. Together we practice a livable rhythm—short prayers, simple breathwork, a...
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1 week ago
16 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
111 | Faith, Aroma, Memory and Brain Health: Journaling Prompts for Busy Christians
Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPuposeInChrist/blog What if your sense of smell could become a doorway to prayer, clarity, and a steadier mind? We explore the surprising intersection of fragrance, Scripture, and cognitive health, showing how a simple, scent-linked devotion can calm your nervous system, strengthen memory, and make prayer feel alive again. Drawing from recent research on olfactory enrichment in older adults—as well as the biblical theme of breath and Spirit—we m...
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1 week ago
16 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
110 | Feeling Emotionally Drained in a Stress Filled World? Discover Colossians (Bible Study and Devotional)
Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPurposeInChrist/blog Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” spiritual things yet your peace keeps slipping through your fingers? We take a fresh look at Colossians to find a center that holds, tracing Paul’s letter from a church pulled in many directions to a people grounded in the sufficiency of Christ. Along the way, we swap the self-improvement spiral for deep rootedness, and we explore how identity in Jesus changes emotional health from...
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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
109 | Holy Oils and Holy Faith: Finding Peace Amid Life Changes
Change can feel like standing on moving ground, but we don’t have to face it untethered. We share a simple, embodied way to stay anchored in Christ through Scripture, prayer, and the biblical practice of sacred oils—tools designed for wholeness that engage your senses, settle your mind, and open your heart to God’s steady presence. From the seminary mornings that ran on grace instead of perfection to the small practices that transform a rushed day into a sacred rhythm, this conversation offer...
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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
108 | Parenting from Overflow, Not Empty (Ephesians Bible Study and Devotional)
Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPurposeInChrist/blog When the house finally quiets but your mind won’t, Ephesians offers a steadier way to breathe. We open the letter like a lifeline for tired parents and busy hearts, starting with Paul’s startling claim that we already have every spiritual blessing in Christ. From that foundation—chosen, redeemed, and sealed—we explore how identity shifts everything: the tone of our words, the way we handle conflict, the patience we extend, a...
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3 weeks ago
17 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
107 | How to Avoid Burnout: Faith-Filled Wellness for Busy Christian Women
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 a turning point, and how the nervous system’s response to scent can serve prayer instead of distraction. From a dawn ritual...
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3 weeks ago
15 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
106 | Tired of Trying to Be Enough? Choose Freedom Not Performance (Galatians Bible Study)
Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPurposeInChrist/blog 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 confrontation of spiritual image-management, and his reminder that the Holy S...
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4 weeks ago
15 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
105 | Struggling with your Witness? Sensory Anchors and Spiritual Rhythms for Christian Women
Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPurposeInChrist/blog 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 anchors that redirect attention to Jesus in the middle of real life...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
104 | Discouraged or Misunderstood? 2 Corinthians Soul Affirmations with Aromatherapy (Bible Study)
Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPurposeInChrist/blog 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 mismatched shoes, a reminder that God wants presence, not polish—and...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
103 | Seeking God for a Breakthrough? Discover the Spiritual Key to Finding Clarity
Find the full episode here >>> PaulaBehrens.com/blog 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 unique spiritual posture that invites divine intervention. From Queen Esth...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
102 | How to Stand Firm in Your Faith When Culture Presses In: First Corinthians (Bible Study)
Find the full episode here >>> PaulaBehrens.com/blog 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 roadmap for navigating these challenges with Christ at the center. Paul's lett...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
101 | Is it God’s Voice at 3 AM or the Enemy Using Your Dreams as a Playground?
Find the full episode here >>> PaulaBehrens.com/blog 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 these quiet moments to speak to His people through dreams and visions. Ye...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
100 | How to Ignite Your Faith: Unpacking Romans for Busy Christians (Bible Study)
Find the full episode here >>> PaulaBehrens.com/blog 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 sobering reality check about our universal brokenness before revealing the revoluti...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
99 | Uncertain in Parenting? Bible Verses for Moms and Grandmas with Kids
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 promises for both mothers and grandmothers. Through five key scriptures, we discover that God n...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
98 | Can Anything Stop the Gospel? The Book of Acts (Bible Study and Devotional)
Find the full episode here >>> PaulaBehrens.com/blog 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' promise of power through the Holy Spirit and maps out a mission that will sp...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
97 | No Time? No Problem! Bible Study Tips for Women on the Go
Find the full episode here >>> PaulaBehrens.com/blog 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 solitude—remains an unattainable myth for most of us. But what if I told ...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
96 | A Bird's-Eye View of the Gospel of John (Bible Study and Devotional)
Find the full episode here >>> PaulaBehrens.com/blog 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 sacred moments and see Jesus through fresh eyes. Written by "the disciple whom Jesus lov...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
95 | How to Be a Light for Christ: Simple Ways to Touch, Help and Bless Others
Find the full episode here >>> PaulaBehrens.com/blog 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," he wasn't addressing spiritual superstars. He spoke to ordinary people with messy lives and re...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Encouragement, Aromatherapy, Devotions, Essential Oils, Daily Prayer, Journal Prompts
When your coffee goes cold and the inbox won’t quit, how do you keep your heart warm to God? We open 1 Thessalonians like a window in a crowded room and let in fresh air: faith that endures pressure, hope that steadies attention, and love that redefines success. The Thessalonian church began in chaos, yet their quiet courage rang across the region. Their story gives us a simple, livable way to follow Jesus in a home office world. We walk through the letter’s contours—Paul’s tender leadership...