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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
1 day ago2 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 83 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 222 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.

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Oct 63 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 223 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.

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Sep 153 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.

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Sep 84 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 184 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 114 min read


When Survival Mode Overrides Your Common Sense
Trauma and fear can mute your inner voice and leave you stuck in survival mode. This post explores real experiences of learned helplessness, Stockholm syndrome, domestic abuse, and generational trauma. Discover compassionate insights, Scripture, and practical steps to reclaim hope and strength.

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Jul 214 min read


The Naked Truth About Addiction: When Love Isn’t Enough
Addiction isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s a powerful illness that can fracture families and leave everyone feeling helpless. In this post, we face the raw reality of addiction, explore how to set healthy boundaries without guilt, and uncover the hope, faith, and community offer for real healing. Join the conversation and find strength and support without losing yourself.

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Jul 74 min read


How to Love When You Have No Language for It
How growing up without spoken love led me to repeat those painful patterns. I share my journey through affirmations, safe friendships, journaling, therapy, and, above all, Christ’s freely given love, which transformed my heart and taught me to give and receive love truly.

Janette Owens
Jun 304 min read


Mind Racing Non-Stop? Center Yourself with These Real Faith Tips
Sometimes life feels like you’re running on empty while trying to keep your faith intact. In this post, we get real about anxiety, burnout, and spiritual dry spells. We share time-tested and creative ways to refill your soul. Grab a seat, lean in, and discover how to find peace in the struggle.

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Jun 233 min read


Come As You Are and Leave Feeling Refreshed
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find inside our new Facebook group: a daily spark of encouragement, honest conversations that lift you, and a community that’s got your back in every season of life. Whether you need prayer, a laugh, or fresh inspiration, you’ll discover a space where your story matters and your faith grows. Join us and see how powerful real connection can be!

Janette Owens
Jun 182 min read


Becoming More of Me and Loving Every Bit of It
At 61, I’m fully embracing who I am: my age, my faith, my peace, and my purpose. No more forcing what doesn’t fit or explaining why I walked away. I’m living boldly, loving deeply, and becoming more of the woman God created me to be. If you’re tired of shrinking to fit places you’ve outgrown, this post will remind you it’s never too late to stand tall and live free.

Janette Owens
Jun 23 min read


Saved But Still Petty: A Testimony
Can you love Jesus and still give side-eye? Absolutely. This honest and hilarious blog explores the journey of being saved, but still a little spicy. Laugh, relate, and reflect as I share how God is refining me without erasing my personality. Growth looks different on all of us!

Janette Owens
May 213 min read


When Words Mend: How Poetry and Prose Help the Heart Recover
Discover how writing poems and short reflections can calm anxious thoughts, reframe painful memories, and reveal God’s steady hand in your story. This quick read, posted in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, invites you to test the healing power of words and share where you are on the journey.

Janette Owens
May 193 min read


What You Say and What They Hear: How Your Communication Style is Hurting You
Is your communication style causing misunderstandings? Learn how adjusting your words and tone can improve your relationships.

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Mar 252 min read


Preparing for Retirement: Four Key Questions to Ask Yourself
Thinking about retirement? Assess your financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual readiness with these four key questions to plan wisely.

Janette Owens
Mar 204 min read


Start Your Day Smiling: 8 Uplifting Quotes to Brighten Your Morning
Kickstart your morning with positivity! Explore eight uplifting quotes to energize your day, inspire joy, and embrace possibilities.

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Mar 203 min read
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