Living On Purpose In Christ | Bible Study, Biblical Encouragement, Feeling and Feelings, Aroma Freedom (AFT), Essential Oils, Devotions

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Hungry for a peace filled heart and stronger walk with Jesus? Welcome to the podcast where you will find practical guidance to building a daily rhythm with God that will actually fit your real life. 

From the blur of busy schedules to the challenge of telling God’s voice from our own, we explore how consistent habits, Scripture meditation, and small sensory cues can create a sacred pause where clarity and peace begin to grow. We will uncover simple, sustainable rhythms that make space for God’s voice through Scripture meditation, gentle spiritual disciplines, and the supportive use of natural aromas. 

If you haven’t already, accepted Jesus into your heart, if you're at that crossroad, wondering if it’s time to make this beautiful commitment, I encourage you to close your eyes, speak to Him, and take that leap of faith.

Then join our Private Off-Social-Media Bible Study Circle at EssentialFaithJourney.com (no spaces) where you can connect with like-minded believers who will walk this sacred journey with you. 

You will share experiences, learn from one another, build friendships that last, dig deep into Scripture, and learn simple ways to consistently connect with God. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find this space.

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Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

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Feeling faithful but foggy about your purpose? We explore how calling becomes clearer when we release perfection, slow down, and let God meet us in ordinary moments. Paula shares a candid story of wrestling with her own calling, from anxiety at an entrance review to discovering a path that shifted from pulpit to podcasting. Along the way, we reframe common myths—like the idea that there's only one calling—and lift up the sacred weight of quiet, unseen faithfulness.

We dig into the New Testament idea of kalesis (κλῆσις) as a personal, purposeful summons that shapes identity as much as activity. That lens opens space to see how holy desire and holy burden often meet: what breaks your heart, what brings joy, where energy rises instead of drains. You’ll hear practical ways to create a listening life—short prayer rhythms, Scripture focus, and sensory cues that calm the nervous system so your spirit can hear the Spirit. We talk honestly about fear dressed up as wisdom and how willingness precedes confidence. Nothing in your story is wasted; God redeems pain into compassion and redirects into maturity.

If you’re ready to move from insight to action, we map out the smallest next step—teach one person, write one paragraph, serve in one place—and why small obedience grows lasting impact. We also invite you to steady your growth with simple, consistent practices and a supportive community that journeys through Scripture, book by book (EssentialFaithJourney.com). Subscribe, share with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review to help others find the show. 

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The Story of Oils in Scripture | Class: PaulaBehrens.com/oils-in-scripture

Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

Weekly Biblical Encouragement Tips: PaulaBehrens.com/insider-list

Free Revelation (Part 1) printable study: PaulaBehrens.com/free-revelation-1

Bold Faith Bundle for new Christians | Printables: PaulaBehrens.com/bold-faith

In the Word — 24 free messages:  PaulaBehrens.com/in-the-word

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The ground feels like it’s moving, but your soul doesn’t have to. We open 2 Timothy and step into Paul’s final words from a cold Roman cell—tender, urgent, and laser-focused on courage formed by grace. Timothy’s weight mirrors our own: culture confusion, leadership fatigue, and the ache to stay faithful when the noise swells. Through Paul’s fatherly voice, we find a roadmap: fan into flame what God already placed within you, receive the Spirit’s power, love, and a sound mind, and anchor your life to Scripture that is truly God breathed.

Across the letter, Paul sketches three unforgettable images that recalibrate how we live and lead. The soldier models focus without entanglement, refusing distractions that drain the mission. The athlete shows disciplined training when applause is absent, choosing steady formation over quick wins. The farmer teaches patient endurance, tending unseen roots long before fruit appears. These metaphors are not theory; they’re a practical rule of life for modern disciples who want resilient faith in an age of hurry and hype.

We also press into the heart of biblical authority: all Scripture "is inspired by God," θεόπνευστος (theopneustos)—alive, warm, and life-giving. When trends shift and preferences tug, truth becomes an act of love as we handle it carefully, preach it in and out of season, and let it correct us before we correct anyone else. Paul’s closing charge—fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith—turns from a eulogy into a rallying cry. You don’t have to feel strong to be strong; grace is strength received, not performed.

If this conversation steadied your heart, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find it. Then join our Facebook community at DevotionDrops.com for ongoing encouragement and simple rhythms that help you stay focused and faithful.

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The Story of Oils in Scripture | Class: PaulaBehrens.com/oils-in-scripture

Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

Weekly Biblical Encouragement Tips: PaulaBehrens.com/insider-list

Free Revelation (Part 1) printable study: PaulaBehrens.com/free-revelation-1

Bold Faith Bundle for new Christians | Printables: PaulaBehrens.com/bold-faith

In the Word — 24 free messages:  PaulaBehrens.com/in-the-word

Free 15-Minute Discovery Consult: PaulaBehrens.com/#discoverycall

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Your heart surges, your thoughts spin, and faith can feel like it’s slipping through your fingers. We’ve been there too, and we built this conversation to help you steady your inner life with honest emotion, clear Scripture, and small, doable rhythms that fit a full day. From the first story about choosing calm when chaos hits to the final invitation to breathe, you’ll hear a grounded path toward peace that doesn’t deny feeling—it redeems it.

We define the soul, the psuchē (ψυχή), as Scripture does: the integrated center of your life—thoughts, desires, and essence—where God meets you. Together we walk through scripture passages to show how the Bible legitimizes emotion while offering a practical roadmap for balance. You’ll learn how to name feelings without shame, pray with specificity, and adopt a five-minute quiet time that actually sticks. We also explore why slowing your reactions—quick to listen, slow to speak—creates room for wisdom and guards your mind with God’s peace.

To make these habits easier to keep, we add gentle sensory support. You’ll hear how essential oils can cue your nervous system toward rest and focus, turning your quiet time into a familiar refuge. We layer in journaling prompts, gratitude practices, and short affirmations rooted in Scripture to reinforce calm throughout the day. By the end, you’ll have a simple, repeatable rhythm for aligning your emotions with God’s presence and building resilience that lasts.

Ready to breathe peace into your walk with Jesus? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more listeners can find it. Want guided help? Save your seat for the Aroma of Christ Coaching Hour + Peace Reset at PaulaBehrens.com/coaching and tell us: which practice will you start today?

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The Story of Oils in Scripture | Class: PaulaBehrens.com/oils-in-scripture

Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

Weekly Biblical Encouragement Tips: PaulaBehrens.com/insider-list

Free Revelation (Part 1) printable study: PaulaBehrens.com/free-revelation-1

Bold Faith Bundle for new Christians | Printables: PaulaBehrens.com/bold-faith

In the Word — 24 free messages:  PaulaBehrens.com/in-the-word

Free 15-Minute Discovery Consult: PaulaBehrens.com/#discoverycall

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When life is packed with meetings, errands, and ministry, how do you keep your soul steady and your purpose clear? We open 1 Timothy and find a roadmap for busy believers: pray first, guard the gospel, grow in character, and lead from a quiet strength that comes from the Holy Spirit. Timothy’s story meets us where we live—messy calendars, real doubts, and a longing to be useful without burning out.

We start with Ephesus, a church swamped by hot takes and harmful ideas, and Paul’s call to “fight the good fight” with courage and clarity. You’ll hear why prayer is the first move, not the last resort, and how the often-misread call to “be silent” is actually an invitation to hēsychia (ἡσυχία)—a settled, Spirit-led calm for both men and women who lead. We unpack what mature leadership looks like in real life: self-control, hospitality, gentleness, and a trustworthy reputation that shines in Zoom rooms, living rooms, and sanctuary aisles alike.

Then we explore chapter four’s heartbeat: set an example, fan your gift into flame, and reject hyper-spiritual myths that dismiss God’s good creation. Paul reframes church as family—honor across generations, care for widows, fair accountability for leaders—and offers wise counsel on work, wealth, and the discipline of godliness, eusebeia (εὐσέβεια). The result is a simple, sturdy pattern of discipleship that turns ordinary days into meaningful mission. If you feel too ordinary or too busy, you’ll walk away convinced that your small acts of obedience matter more than you know.

Ready to grow with a gentle, doable plan? Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs fresh courage, and leave a quick review so others can find these conversations. Your voice will help more believers live on purpose in Christ.

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The Story of Oils in Scripture | Class: PaulaBehrens.com/oils-in-scripture

Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

Weekly Biblical Encouragement Tips: PaulaBehrens.com/insider-list

Free Revelation (Part 1) printable study: PaulaBehrens.com/free-revelation-1

Bold Faith Bundle for new Christians | Printables: PaulaBehrens.com/bold-faith

In the Word — 24 free messages:  PaulaBehrens.com/in-the-word

Free 15-Minute Discovery Consult: PaulaBehrens.com/#discoverycall

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What if a single word could change how you pray, plan, and move through your day? We open the pages of the New Testament with a magnifying glass, leaning into the original Greek to uncover meaning that English often flattens. From the layered loves of "ἀγάπη" (agape), "φιλέω" (phileo), and "ἔρως" (eros) to the empowering force behind "ἐνδυναμόω" (endonamoó), we trace how small shifts in understanding can reshape your devotional life from hurried to rooted.

I share a simple, flexible framework designed for real schedules: choose one verse, explore one Greek keyword with a trusted tool, breathe in deeply, and jot a brief reflection. To help truth reach the heart, we pair study with sensory cues—think frankincense for focus or cedarwood for calm—so Scripture becomes easier to recall when the day turns noisy. This is not a checklist; it’s a gentle rhythm that builds peace, clarity, and confidence in God’s presence.

We also talk practical setup: crafting a small sacred nook at home, committing to one deeper session per week, and giving yourself grace when life gets messy. Along the way, community matters. You’ll hear how to connect with a warm space for biblical encouragement, prayer support, and monthly resources that help you keep Christ at the center of your home, heart, and work. If you’ve felt spiritually dry or distracted, these tools will help you slow down, savor Scripture, and live from divine empowerment rather than sheer willpower.

If this resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find these practices. Then tell us the one Greek word you want to explore next—we’d love to dig into it with you.

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The Story of Oils in Scripture | Class: PaulaBehrens.com/oils-in-scripture

Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

Weekly Biblical Encouragement Tips: PaulaBehrens.com/insider-list

Free Revelation (Part 1) printable study: PaulaBehrens.com/free-revelation-1

Bold Faith Bundle for new Christians | Printables: PaulaBehrens.com/bold-faith

In the Word — 24 free messages:  PaulaBehrens.com/in-the-word

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The Store: PaulaBehrens.com/store

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We unveil why Paul’s short letter still speaks to entrepreneurs, parents, and leaders who want their work to honor Christ without burning out. Find a surprising antidote to modern anxiety: a steady mix of truth, resilient faith, and purposeful work that holds when the headlines shout and your calendar overflows. 

We unpack the confusion that rattled the Thessalonian church—rumors about the day of the Lord, fear, and paralysis—and show how Paul answers with clarity rather than panic. You’ll hear how standing firm and holding fast to Scripture cuts through conspiracy and noise, why endurance in suffering is a sign of God’s work and not failure, and what it looks like to treat your work as an offering. We get practical about balancing holy rest with honest labor, resisting idleness masked as spirituality, and turning everyday tasks into sacred ground where integrity, service, and peace can take root.

By the end, you’ll have a framework for spiritual resilience: focus on Christ when the world distracts, stay rooted in the Word when fear rises, and work diligently from assurance rather than for approval. We also share simple tools to refresh your devotional life and invite you into a warm community for ongoing encouragement and resources. If the world feels unsteady, let truth, purpose, and the peace of Christ steady your steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs calm and clarity, and leave a review to help others find the show.

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The Story of Oils in Scripture | Class: PaulaBehrens.com/oils-in-scripture

Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

Weekly Biblical Encouragement Tips: PaulaBehrens.com/insider-list

Free Revelation (Part 1) printable study: PaulaBehrens.com/free-revelation-1

Bold Faith Bundle for new Christians | Printables: PaulaBehrens.com/bold-faith

In the Word — 24 free messages:  PaulaBehrens.com/in-the-word

Free 15-Minute Discovery Consult: PaulaBehrens.com/#discoverycall

Faith Membership Club | Through-the-Bible: PaulaBehrens.com/bible

The Store: PaulaBehrens.com/store

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Ever feel spiritually dry? This episode is for you—we’re opening a gentle, practical journey through spiritual dryness that will transform that empty feeling into a renewed sense of presence. We will name the ache honestly, then walk step by step into trust that doesn’t depend on emotions, using Scripture, stories, and embodied practices to soften the soil of the heart.

We explore why wilderness seasons aren’t proof of God’s absence but invitations into deeper reliance, drawing from biblical journeys. Along the way, we make spirituality tangible: how to anchor attention with simple sensory cues to create a short, consistent rhythm that fits life again. You’ll hear how frankincense and other calming aromas can serve as memory markers for prayer, why silence can become a sanctuary instead of a threat, and how awe and gratitude reawaken wonder in ordinary moments.

From folding laundry to driving to work, we show how practicing the presence turns daily tasks into quiet altars. Expect clear takeaways: choose presence over perfection, prioritize consistency over intensity, and trust promises over passing moods. Dry seasons don’t last forever; rains return, and growth after drought runs deeper and stronger. If your heart is tired and your mind is noisy, this conversation offers grounded hope, biblical encouragement, and a simple plan to reconnect with God’s nearness.

If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review. Want more guided help? Come hang out with us in our Facebook group at DevotionDrops.com and grab the free Awaken to Aroma guide—then tell us: what small rhythm will you start today?

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The Story of Oils in Scripture | Class: PaulaBehrens.com/oils-in-scripture

Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

Weekly Biblical Encouragement Tips: PaulaBehrens.com/insider-list

Free Revelation (Part 1) printable study: PaulaBehrens.com/free-revelation-1

Bold Faith Bundle for new Christians | Printables: PaulaBehrens.com/bold-faith

In the Word — 24 free messages:  PaulaBehrens.com/in-the-word

Free 15-Minute Discovery Consult: PaulaBehrens.com/#discoverycall

Faith Membership Club | Through-the-Bible: PaulaBehrens.com/bible

The Store: PaulaBehrens.com/store

Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPurposeInChrist.com/blog

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, his refusal to flatter, and his picture of ministry as care, not control. We talk about holiness as love in action, why ordinary work matters to God, and how “live quietly” can become a daily rhythm of focus and peace. The future hope of Christ’s return isn’t fuel for fear; it’s an anchor for readiness. Along the way we build a compact rule of life that actually fits the day: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, don’t quench the Spirit, test everything, hold on to what is good. These aren’t slogans; they’re habits that turn scattered moments into sacred ones.

If you’ve been juggling devotion with deadlines, you’ll find practical encouragement here. We share a heartfelt prayer for busy days, reflect on gentle leadership at home and online, and invite you into community resources designed to help you breathe, reset, and walk with God more consistently. Quiet work can echo eternity when a surrendered heart guides the hands. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs calm and courage today, and leave a review to help others find the show. 

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The Story of Oils in Scripture | Class: PaulaBehrens.com/oils-in-scripture

Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

Weekly Biblical Encouragement Tips: PaulaBehrens.com/insider-list

Free Revelation (Part 1) printable study: PaulaBehrens.com/free-revelation-1

Bold Faith Bundle for new Christians | Printables: PaulaBehrens.com/bold-faith

In the Word — 24 free messages:  PaulaBehrens.com/in-the-word

Free 15-Minute Discovery Consult: PaulaBehrens.com/#discoverycall

Faith Membership Club | Through-the-Bible: PaulaBehrens.com/bible

The Store: PaulaBehrens.com/store

Find the full episode here >>> LivingOnPurposeInChrist.com/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 trading perfection for grace. You’ll also get a clear, repeatable five-minute routine. We show how daily margins—brewing coffee, traffic, dishes—can become invitations for awareness instead of distractions. With Mary and Martha as our lens, we embrace rhythms, not rules, and learn to adapt practices to changing seasons: one verse on hard days, deeper study when life allows. Along the way, we share community resources at DevotionDrops.com along with gentle encouragement to keep showing up, even when it’s messy or brief.

If you’re longing for a God-aligned day that blends sacred and ordinary, this conversation offers tools you can use immediately. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the show. What small moment will you reclaim for prayer today?

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Also available: 

Aroma of Christ Coaching Hour: PaulaBehrens.com/coaching1

The Story of Oils in Scripture | Class: PaulaBehrens.com/oils-in-scripture

Healing Oils of the Bible | Course: PaulaBehrens.com/healing-oils 

Weekly Biblical Encouragement Tips: PaulaBehrens.com/insider-list

Free Revelation (Part 1) printable study: PaulaBehrens.com/free-revelation-1

Bold Faith Bundle for new Christians | Printables: PaulaBehrens.com/bold-faith

In the Word — 24 free messages:  PaulaBehrens.com/in-the-word

Free 15-Minute Discovery Consult: PaulaBehrens.com/#discoverycall

Faith Membership Club | Through-the-Bible: PaulaBehrens.com/bible

The Store: PaulaBehrens.com/store