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I Chose Life: A Story of Hearing God in the Dark
There are moments in life when even breathing feels like a decision. Crushed by grief and exhaustion, I stood at the edge of despair until God spoke into my darkness. Not loudly, but clearly. That moment pulled me back into life, faith, and purpose. This is my story of grace, survival, and choosing life again and again.
Charlotte Simon-Rowson
2 days ago4 min read


Balancing the Dream: My journey as a woman, wife, mom, and an entrepreneur.
For years, success meant titles, endurance, and pushing through anxiety. This story traces a faith-led journey from Sunday night tears to building a business on prayer, navigating motherhood, and redefining success as peace, obedience, and trust in God. It is a reminder that small beginnings, surrender, and willingness can transform a life.
Allison Boyd
5 days ago4 min read


The Hidden Blueprint for Your Next Level
Most people chase the next level through success and visibility, but true elevation begins within. Through wilderness seasons, trauma, and surrender, healing becomes the foundation for lasting purpose. Without inner wholeness, success collapses. With it, every calling gains weight, longevity, and spiritual alignment.
Amber Krystal
Jan 154 min read


Finding Hope in the Wreckage: How God Used My Breaking Point to Rebuild My Life
A motorcycle accident brought everything to a halt and stripped away the illusion of control. Through pain, stillness, and recovery, God began rebuilding what was broken. What started as survival became spiritual awakening, creative purpose, and a call to serve. This is a story of faith, healing, and hope rising from wreckage.
Marcus T. Evans
Jan 123 min read


Building Families Beyond Blood: One Woman’s Mission to Connect Generations
When Donna Supitilov Skora lost contact with her grandson, she turned heartbreak into purpose. She founded Surrogate Grandparents-USA, a national community connecting grandparents without grandchildren to families seeking love and support. What began as a small Facebook group now bridges generations through mentorship, shared milestones, and chosen family relationships, restoring joy and belonging across the country.
Donna Supitilov Skora
Jan 73 min read


Be Inspired For Real in Review: Grateful for the Growth, Grounded in Purpose
A year in review for Be Inspired For Real, celebrating faith-based life coaching, community growth, and the blessings of God guiding our mission forward.
Janette Owens
Dec 31, 20252 min read


How I’m Learning to Be a Better Listener in 2026
I’m stepping into 2026 with a quieter intention: becoming a better listener. Not the kind who listens while planning a response, but the kind who stays present without an agenda. I’m realizing how often my desire to help, encourage, or offer wisdom gets in the way of truly hearing someone’s heart. Scripture calls us to be quick to listen and slow to speak, and I’m learning how countercultural that really is.
Janette Owens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


The Hidden Cost of Not Investing in Yourself (and Why Coaching Helps You Move Forward)
Sometimes we pray for breakthrough while quietly resisting the process that brings it. We tell ourselves we will start later, when life settles. But delay has a cost. When you finally invest in yourself, you stop reacting and start directing your life. Coaching isn’t about fixing you — it is about walking with you while you rise, gain clarity, and finally execute what God placed in you. The moment you make room for your own growth, momentum begins.
Janette Owens
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Thanking God for What's Gone
Thanksgiving has a predictable rhythm every year. We gather around long tables. We list the blessings. We talk about family, food, and favor. That's all good, but there is another side of gratitude we rarely mention. A quieter side. A deeper side. A side that grows you up. This year, I'm thanking God for what I don't have. There's a strange kind of healing that comes when you stop forcing yourself to be grateful in the same old way. Honestly, a lot of us walked through a seas
Janette Owens
Nov 22, 20253 min read


Chance to Win a FREE 1 Hour Coaching Session - Contest Extended through 12/15/2025
We are blessing our community in a big way with a chance to win a Free 1-hour Coaching Session. This giveaway is all about helping you reset, refocus, and step into the next chapter of your life with clarity and joy.
Our latest blog breaks down how completing one simple step, the Client Questionnaire, opens the door to four powerful coaching opportunities with our faith-based life coaches. If you are ready for growth, encouragement, and a fresh burst of hope, this is your m
Janette Owens
Nov 17, 20252 min read


God, Ghosting and the Algorithm: Christian Dating in the AI Age
Explore how Christian dating is evolving in the age of artificial intelligence. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, discover how faith still leads the way in finding real love.
Janette Owens
Oct 30, 20254 min read


The Gospel of Mark 5 Explained: Healing, Faith, and Hope
Mark 5 tells three powerful stories of Jesus healing and restoring lives. He frees a man from demons, heals a woman after twelve years of suffering, and brings Jairus’ daughter back to life. These miracles show His power over sickness, evil, and even death, reminding us that faith in Jesus brings hope, healing, and new life.
Be Inspired For Real Bloggers
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Pivoting During Challenging Times: Finding Your Next Chapter
Life’s toughest moments, like losing a job or facing sudden change, can also be the start of something new. This blog explores how to pivot with resilience, embrace flexibility, and find fresh purpose in uncertain times. With practical steps and faith-filled encouragement, you’ll see how setbacks can become stepping stones toward your next chapter.
Be Inspired For Real Bloggers
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Where to Find Faith-Based Coaching That Truly Inspires Change
Life will always present challenges: uncertainty about your career, struggles in your relationships, or seasons when your confidence feels shaky. A faith-based coach helps you navigate these moments with both practical tools and biblical wisdom. Instead of separating faith from personal development, this kind of coaching blends spiritual growth with real-world strategies.
Janette Owens
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Why Separating the Message from the Messenger Matters
How many blessings have you blocked because you didn’t like the person delivering the message? Read why separating the message from the messenger matters.
Don’t let offense keep you from hearing what you need. The messenger may be flawed, but the message could change everything.
Be Inspired For Real Bloggers
Sep 15, 20253 min read


From Hidden Talents to Real Impact: Learn How to Do Work You Truly Love
Walk through a step-by-step process to discover your natural skills, talents, and gifts. You’ll learn how to test and refine them, how to share them with others, and how to align them with meaningful work you love.
Be Inspired For Real Bloggers
Sep 8, 20254 min read


A Season of Transition
Explore what it means to walk through a season of transition, especially when life feels uncertain and unfinished. Drawing from little-studied Scriptures, personal experiences, and real-life stories, it reflects on letting go of the past, waiting with purpose, and trusting God’s presence in the middle of change. Readers are encouraged to see transition not as wasted time but as a season of preparation for what’s ahead.
Janette Owens
Aug 25, 20255 min read


Guarding Your Tongue: The Hidden Cost of Oversharing and How to Protect Your Peace
Your words are powerful. They can heal, encourage, and inspire. But they can also wound, expose, and create burdens you never intended to...
Janette Owens
Aug 18, 20254 min read


If You Don’t Deal with Your Trauma, Your Trauma Will Deal with You
If you do not face your trauma, it will keep showing up in your life in ways you may not even notice. This blog breaks down how unhealed wounds can shape your relationships, decisions, and even your faith. You will find practical steps to cope in healthy ways, communicate with confidence, and stand firm in your values. It also shares trusted resources and reminds you that real healing happens when you invite God into the process. This is your call to stop surviving and start
Janette Owens
Aug 11, 20254 min read


How I Became a Published Author: A Story of Grit, Growth, and Holding Onto the Dream
From the Bronx to the bookshelf, Michael Colón shares how late-night writing sessions, resilience, and raw honesty led him to become a published author. His journey wasn’t glamorous—but it was real, gritty, and full of heart. Proof that your story matters, even when no one’s clapping yet.
Michael Colon
Aug 4, 20255 min read
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