The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery

What Are We Missing? A Journey to Noticing God in the Everyday Mar 04, 2025

Have you ever felt like you're so focused on your tasks, your plans, and your to-do list that you might be missing something important—something right in front of you? It’s easy to get caught up in the urgent and overlook the extraordinary ways God is moving in our daily lives. But what if we could train our hearts to see Him more clearly?

In this episode, we’re unpacking the phenomenon of “inattentional blindness” and how it applies to our spiritual lives. With insights from neuroscience, Scripture, and practical wisdom from the Pace of Grace community, we’ll explore simple ways to shift our focus and develop daily habits that help us notice God’s presence in the ordinary moments of life.

Listen in to learn:

How “inattentional blindness” affects your ability to see God at work
Five simple practices to help you notice and enjoy His presence daily
Why small shifts in awareness can make a big impact on your faith journey

💡Today’s Big Idea: God is always with us, and we can train our hearts to notice Him.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one simple practice you’ll implement today to notice the God who is always with you.

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Podcast Episode: Grace Breaks In Our Busy Lives

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Overcoming Calendar Chaos: Spiritual Practices Series Feb 25, 2025

Have you ever glanced at your schedule and thought, “I’ve got plenty of time,” only to find yourself sprinting to keep up a few weeks later? Commitments that once seemed small and manageable have a way creeping up faster than we expect. Before we know it, we’re in survival mode, trying to outrun the chaos instead of moving forward with intention and peace.

In this episode, we’re pausing to take a different approach. What if, instead of scrambling to fit everything in, we started each month with a simple but powerful practice—meeting with God to align our plans with His? This isn’t about adding more to your plate; it’s about clearing the clutter, discerning what truly matters, and walking into each month with confidence in His pace and provision.

Listen in to learn:

A simple, five-step framework to bring clarity and peace to your schedule
How a Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God can transform your time
The freeing power of asking, “What can I stop doing (for now)?”

💡Today’s Big Idea: Begin each month with God, so his grace sets the pace.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Set aside 45 minutes for your first Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God.

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🗓️ Monthly Prayer & Planning Meeting with God: 5 Questions 1. Start with Your Word (or Theme) of the Year

2. Assess Current Commitments

3. Where is God Already Working and how is He calling you to join Him?

4. What Are the First Steps?

5. What Can I Stop Doing (for now)?

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Podcast Episode: Can't Keep Up? Here's Good News

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God, Do You See Me? Feb 18, 2025

"Daddy, do you see me,” that cry from an eight-year-old girl standing on stage is the cry of all our hearts. We long to be seen, known, and fully loved. It’s why we search the room for a familiar face, why we crave recognition, why being overlooked stings so deeply. But what if the One we’re truly looking for has never taken His eyes off us?

In this episode, we’ll explore how our longing to be seen is woven into the fabric of our souls—and how God, El Roi, the God Who Sees, is already answering that ache. Drawing from Scripture, personal experiences, and the insights of Dr. Curt Thompson, we’ll uncover practical ways to move this truth from our heads to our hearts.

Listen in to learn:

Why feeling unseen can lead to striving, avoiding, or disconnecting from God
Three simple practices to cultivate a deeper awareness of God’s loving gaze
How community helps us experience the truth that God sees us

💡Today’s Big Idea: God Sees You.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Pick one of these three practices and start with it. Let it be a reminder of His unwavering gaze of love.

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Curt Thompson Books

Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Way to Enjoy God All Day

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✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul

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Grace Breaks in Our Busy Lives Feb 11, 2025

Ever feel like life’s staircase is just too steep?

You’re climbing step after step, carrying the weight of responsibilities, and there’s no landing in sight. Elijah felt that way too—burnt out, overwhelmed, and ready to quit. God didn’t respond with a lecture or a to-do list. Instead, He offered Elijah what he needed most: rest, renewal, and reconnection. What if we could follow that same rhythm of grace in our daily lives?

Tune in to discover:

Three common responses to accumulated stress—and the one that leads to lasting renewal.
Simple “Grace Breaks” to refresh your body, calm your mind, and draw closer to God in under five minutes.
Practical steps to slow down and reconnect with God, even in the busiest seasons of life.

Don’t just survive the stress—find the rest your soul craves. You’ll leave encouraged and equipped to face life’s challenges with grace.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God’s invitation is always to a deeper connection with Him.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Download your free copy of Grace Breaks in Your Busy Day at www.paceofgrace.com/free

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Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God in Your Busy Day

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When Serving Becomes Stressful Feb 04, 2025

In this busy world, the needs around us are endless, and our hearts are eager to serve. But when life moves at breakneck speed, our bodies and brains pay the price. Neuroscience reveals what happens when we push through exhaustion: our stress becomes contagious, empathy fades, and decision-making suffers—not just for us, but for those we’re trying to help.

In today’s episode, we’ll uncover:

How stress impacts your brain, body, and relationships in ways you might not realize.
Why serving from an empty cup ultimately harms those we’re called to love.
A simple mindset shift to help you pause, replenish, and serve more effectively.

Let’s rethink what it means to pour out in love, starting with the grace to refill.

💡Today’s Big Idea: We serve best from a full cup.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Picture your life as a glass cup; how full is it right now? There’s no wrong answer. Lift that picture to Jesus in prayer and talk to Him about it.

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Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God in Your Busy Day

I Love Lucy: Candy Factory

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When Hurry Hurts: God's Greater Grace Jan 28, 2025

Why are we always in such a hurry?

It’s a question that stopped me in my tracks one day when my daughter asked, “Why?” in response to my go-to phrase, “Hurry up!” Why, indeed? What is all this rushing really costing us? In this episode, we’ll explore the hidden toll hurry takes on our lives, relationships, and connection with God—and how we can trade hurry for His pace of grace.

You’ll discover:

How hurry undermines love in our relationships.
Five practical steps to recognize, release, and replace hurry with trust.
The surprising freedom and joy that come when we let God set the pace.

Take a deep breath, slow down, and join us for a fresh perspective on living life differently. Your soul—and your relationships—will thank you.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Hurry and love don’t make a good pair. And love is always the goal.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Take a moment to ask God to show you one way you’re trying to solve your problems through hurry. Then, ask Him for His greater grace to slow down and trust Him instead.

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The Journey Starts Here Jan 21, 2025

What if the key to reaching your God-given dreams lies in the journey rather than the destination? In this episode, we explore what it takes to stay faithful and hopeful, even when the road ahead seems long and winding. Through personal stories, biblical wisdom, and neuroscience insights, we’ll uncover how God equips us to move forward, no matter how daunting the path may feel.

Drawing inspiration from Nehemiah’s journey of rebuilding Jerusalem and my dad’s risk-filled adventure in starting a family business, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical tools to help you navigate your own journey with faith and resilience.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to navigate the challenges of long-term dreams and goals.
Practical lessons from Scripture and neuroscience to keep you moving forward.
Why celebrating milestones matters for your heart and brain.
The surprising ways God works through the twists and turns of life.

💡Today’s Big Idea: The best step is the next step.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Write down one small action you can take today toward your goal and take it.

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Praying in Color Jan 14, 2025

She spent decades praying for her son, a journey filled with heartbreak, relentless hope, and unwavering faith. Her prayers seemed unanswered for years, but she refused to give up—and in time, God’s miraculous work unfolded. If you’ve ever struggled to stay faithful in prayer during long seasons of waiting, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re exploring how to keep our prayers alive and meaningful, even when hope begins to fade. Through a creative, embodied prayer practice called Praying in Color, we’ll discover how to stay engaged with God and rekindle joy in the waiting.

Tune in to learn:

Why long seasons of waiting test our faith and perseverance.
How neuroscience and Scripture reveal what we need to sustain hope.
A step-by-step guide to Praying in Color, a creative way to revive weary prayers.
Practical tips for making prayer more active, tactile, and joyful.
How to use this practice to deepen your connection with God and others.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Praying in color revives weary prayers.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Join the Pace of Grace Community on 1/21/25 to explore Praying in Color together: www.paceofgrace.com/community.

Discover how this creative approach can transform your prayer life and help you stay connected to God—even in the waiting. Let’s pray with hope, trust, and a little splash of color.

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Simplifying for Ease and Impact Jan 07, 2025

What if the key to a more impactful life is letting go of the good to embrace the great? In this episode, we explore how simplifying your focus can lead to deeper joy, greater peace, and a life of lasting significance. Drawing from personal stories and biblical examples, we’ll unpack the beauty of narrowing your efforts to what truly matters most.

You’ll also learn a practical, three-step strategy to align your gifts, passions, and purpose so you can live and work with clarity and ease, following God’s unique calling for your life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why doing less can lead to greater impact.
How to identify what aligns with your God-given gifts and calling.
A simple, three-step strategy to deepen your focus and joy.
Practical questions to help you let go of distractions and embrace what matters.
How to uncover your sweet spot of purpose and fulfillment.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Go deep to make a difference.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Sketch out your own Venn diagram of “unique gifts/deep passion/greatest impact to see what greater simplicity and focus God may be calling you to

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When God Waits on Me: Understanding Unanswered Prayers (Part 2) Nov 19, 2024

Ever felt like you’ve been praying and waiting, only to wonder why nothing is happening? Maybe, just maybe, God is waiting on you to take the next step. In this episode, we’re diving into the surprising ways God answers prayers—not by doing things for us, but by inviting us to partner with Him in the process.

Listen in to:

Learn how God often invites us into partnership when answering prayers.
Be encouraged to step out in faith and take action with God, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Discover biblical examples of how God works with His people to accomplish His plans.

💡Today’s Big Idea:

When God’s waiting for you, do what He wants you to do.

⚡️Today’s Small Step:

Check out our 31 Day Prayer Challenge for 2025, available to you when you become a member of our Pace of Grace Community.

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31 Day Prayer Challenge: Free to members of The Pace of Grace Community

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When God Says No: Understanding Unanswered Prayers (Part 1) Nov 12, 2024

I love celebrating those moments when it’s so clear that God answered my prayers. Whether it’s the job offer arriving at the perfect time, a loved one’s health turning around, or that “just when I needed it” phone call from a friend. Those "yes" moments are incredible. But, as much as I cherish those times, they aren’t the full picture. Not by a long shot.

There have been plenty of times when God’s answers seemed more like a "no," or worse, silence. What do we do when our prayers linger unanswered, or the outcome looks so different from what we hoped for? In this episode, I’ll share how I’ve learned to navigate those seasons of waiting and uncertainty, and where I’ve discovered God’s grace in the silence.

Listen in to…

Gain insight into how God works in our lives even when the answer isn’t what we expected.
Be encouraged by real-life examples of persistent faith through unanswered prayers.
Learn two foundational truths to help ground your prayer life in hope and trust.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God is Always at Work, and it’s for our good.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Check out our 31 Day Prayer Challenge for 2025, available to you when you become a member of our Pace of Grace Community.

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31 Day Prayer Challenge: Free to members of The Pace of Grace Community

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Loving the Actual Life You Live Nov 05, 2024

At times, our days can blur together and feel far from the grand dreams we once had. But what if this daily grind—the small, ordinary moments—is exactly where God is at work? What if God is using these moments to shape our hearts and lives in ways we can’t yet see?

Tune in to discover:

How God is at work in your ordinary, daily life.
The small, consistent steps that can create lasting impact.
Encouragement that heart and faithfulness matter more than big achievements.
How surrender to God’s plan leads to greater purpose than striving for fame.

💡Today’s Big Idea:

Outcomes are in God’s hands, so I’m free to love the actual life I live.

⚡️Today’s Small Step:

Live with freedom and joy today no matter how ordinary it may seem.

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Nightly Examen: Spiritual Practices Series Oct 29, 2024

Do your days ever blur together, leaving you wondering where God was in it all? The nightly examen is a simple, reflective practice that helps you end each day with intention—noticing God’s presence and releasing your worries before sleep. This ancient discipline invites us to pause, review the day, and entrust everything into God’s loving care.

In just a few minutes, the examen brings peace and clarity, helping you tie up emotional and spiritual loose ends. It’s a beautiful way to guard your heart and grow in awareness of God’s guidance, even in the ordinary moments.

Tune into this week’s episode to learn the benefits of the nightly examen and simple guidelines to begin practicing it today so that you…

Cultivate a deeper sense of God’s presence in your daily life
Create an intentional moment of peace before sleep
Release the day’s burdens and stresses to God
Foster gratitude and spiritual growth
Begin a rhythm of reflecting on what truly matters

💡Today’s Big Idea: The nightly examen can guard our hearts.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Try a nightly examen today.

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QUOTES

“Spiritual disciplines are the main way we offer ourselves to God as a living sacrifice. We are doing what we can do with our bodies, our minds, our hearts. God then takes this simple offering of ourselves and does with it what we cannot do, producing within us deeply ingrained habits of peace, love and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Richard Foster

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Season 5 Episode 1: True Transformation: The Unlikely Path of Spiritual Practices Lectio 365 App

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In the Midst of Much and Many Oct 22, 2024

Have you ever felt that gnawing sense of inadequacy when you scroll through social media and see others making what looks like a bigger impact? Had that restless feeling that you should be doing more, making a bigger splash, reaching more people? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too—wrestling with that quiet voice inside asking, “Shouldn’t I be doing something more significant?”

A few weeks ago, I was reminded of a journalist who set out on a journey searching for answers to similar questions. What he found in an unexpected place completely changed his perspective. It left me thinking about how we can find peace and purpose, even in a world that’s constantly pushing for more.

Tune in to hear:

How to quiet the pressure of "doing more."
The surprising discovery that changed one journalist’s life.
How to navigate feelings of inadequacy and find contentment.
Why stepping back from the "many" might lead you to something deeper.
Practical tips for embracing a more meaningful approach to your everyday life.
Sometimes the answer we’re looking for isn’t where we expect to find it.

💡Today’s Big Idea: In a world of many and much, take heart as you serve the one in front of you with great love.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Take the pressure of doing “much” off your shoulders today, and enjoy serving the one in front of you in Jesus’ name.

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When the Way Is Unclear Oct 15, 2024

Imagine sitting in a small, dimly lit room, your heart pounding as you wait for something painful that may or may not happen—a shock, literally. The uncertainty of not knowing when, or even if, it will strike hangs over you like a storm cloud. Then, you’re presented with a choice: wait it out or press the button and shock yourself right now to end the waiting. What would you do? Surprisingly, a study from the University of Virginia found that many people chose to endure the pain immediately rather than face the discomfort of uncertainty. This fascinating insight gives us a glimpse into how we handle the unknown—and how much we fear it.

What if we could embrace the unknown as a space where we slow down, notice God, and trust the process, rather than rushing into action? Today, we’re exploring how to find peace and grace in seasons where the way forward isn’t clear, and why it’s okay to not have all the answers.

Tune in to learn:

How to navigate uncertainty with grace and patience.
Why forcing action can increase stress rather than relieve it.
The benefits of slowing down and noticing God’s presence in the unknown.
Practical ways to trust God when you don't have a clear plan.
How embracing uncertainty can open the door to new possibilities and deeper trust.
Uncertainty might be uncomfortable, but it’s also where we can experience the wonder of walking with God, one step at a time.

💡Today’s Big Idea: When the way is unclear, God is still near.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Pause in the midst of your uncertainty and just notice and enjoy what God has for you there.

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What if I Made This Easy? Oct 08, 2024

Have you ever felt like life is a never-ending uphill battle, where every task feels like scaling Mount Everest? You're not alone. Recently, I found myself in that very place—both literally and metaphorically—during a sweltering summer hike. In my determination to power through, I ignored the quiet nudge to take it slow and enjoy the journey. The result? A rather embarrassing episode that left me lying flat in the middle of the street, wondering why I hadn’t just made it easier on myself.

It got me thinking: What if we approached life’s challenges with grace instead of grit? What if we made room for rest, let go of the pressure to always achieve more, and listened to that gentle voice asking, “What if you made this easy?” God’s grace isn’t about doing all the things perfectly. It isn’t even about doing all the things; it’s about knowing when to give ourselves the space to breathe and take the next step with intention. There’s wisdom in that, and today, I’m diving into how we can shift our mindset from striving to thriving by making things easier—not harder.

Tune in to discover how to:

Tackle one major change at a time to avoid overwhelm.
Break big goals into smaller, manageable steps.
Focus on progress over perfection.
Maintain a sustainable pace for long-term success.
Schedule rest and reflection to refresh your spirit.

💡Today’s Big Idea: When you can, make it easy.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one area of your life, and find one way to make it easy or at least easier.

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The Pitfalls of People-Pleasing: God’s greater grace Oct 01, 2024

Are you spinning too many plates, trying to keep everyone happy while barely keeping yourself afloat? In this episode, we tackle the dangers of people-pleasing and the profound relief found in resting in God's grace.

Together, we'll explore practical steps to break free from the cycle of overcommitment and learn how to trust in God’s provision over others’ expectations. It’s time to step back, slow down, and welcome God’s grace into the places where we’ve been striving too hard.

Join me to:

Understand how people-pleasing impacts our spiritual and emotional well-being.
Learn practical ways to recognize and release the habit of overcommitting.
Discover how to trust God more deeply in our daily decisions.
Experience the peace and rest that come from embracing God’s greater grace.]

💡Today’s Big Idea: God’s grace is better than people’s praise.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask God to show where you might be seeking people’s praise instead of His ways.

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Seasons of Abiding: Harvest Sep 24, 2024

Have you ever found yourself too busy to celebrate your hard-earned successes? You're not alone. I once skipped my own graduation ceremony, tossing aside the gown and diploma without a second thought. The hustle was all-consuming, and celebrating felt like a waste of time. But looking back, I realize that I missed something important—a moment to pause, praise, and let God’s grace sink deeper into my life.

In today’s episode, we’re exploring the vital role of celebration in our spiritual journeys. We’ll look at how taking time to acknowledge our “harvests” can transform us, and why God commands us to celebrate even when there’s still work to be done.

Tune in to discover:

How celebration can boost your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Why celebrating milestones is crucial for maintaining motivation and joy.
Practical steps to make celebration a regular part of your life, no matter how busy you are.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Celebration brings delight and fuels motivation.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one milestone in your life to stop, drop, and celebrate.

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True Transformation: The Unlikely Path of Spiritual Practices Sep 17, 2024

Discover the often overlooked yet profoundly transformative power of spiritual practices. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more and be more, we’re turning to the ancient, counter-cultural path of slowing down and drawing closer to God through intentional practices. These disciplines are not about adding more tasks to our already full plates; instead, they invite us to experience a deeper, more sustainable life rooted in our relationship with Christ.

Tune in to learn:

Intentional Connection vs. Mere Activity: How spiritual practices help us prioritize being with God over simply doing more.
Quality vs. Quantity: The importance of being present with God, focusing on the depth of our relationship rather than the number of activities we perform.
Sustainable Growth vs. Relentless Pursuits: How integrating spiritual disciplines into our lives promotes steady, long-term growth in our faith.
Whole-Person Approach: The way these practices nurture every part of our being—mind, body, and spirit—aligning us with God's purposes for a fulfilling life in Christ.

💡Today’s Big Idea: The unlikely path of spiritual practices leads to life.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Join the 8-week Practicing the Way group starting 9/25. It’s free to all members of our Pace of Grace community. Learn more here: www.paceofgrace.com/community

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QUOTES

“Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a primary spiritual problem. The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.” Richard Foster

“There was a point where I felt utterly burnt out, and I questioned whether true spiritual transformation was even possible. It wasn’t until I embraced practices like Sabbath, simplicity, and silence that I found the rest my soul desperately needed.” John Mark Comer

"The greatest threat to devotion to Christ is service for Christ." Dallas Willard

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Invitation to God's Greater Grace Aug 20, 2024

While our everyday life might feel far from an adventure, God is continually inviting us into His greater grace. Whether it's wrestling with daily commitments or stepping into unknown territories, our walk with God is an ongoing, dynamic journey. We often face moments of hesitation and fear, but it’s through these very challenges that we experience God’s transformative grace.

Today, we’ll explore how to recognize and respond to God's invitations to deeper intimacy and greater grace. We'll break down this journey into five practical movements: recognizing God’s grace, releasing self-reliance, receiving His provision, risking new steps of faith, and resting in His assurance.

Learn how to use a simple, repeatable roadmap to accept God’s invitation to greater grace:

Recognize: Acknowledge that God always has grace available for every need.
Release: Let go of self-reliant habits and trust in God's provision.
Receive: Openly accept God's grace for each step of the journey.
Risk: Take bold steps of faith, trusting God’s guidance and provision.
Rest: Find peace and assurance in God’s continual grace, regardless of circumstances.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God is inviting us to greater grace.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask God to show you one small but transformational invitation He wants to offer you.

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QUOTES

“Grace is God's continuous action in our lives, enabling us to do what we cannot do on our own.” Dallas Willard

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Inside-Out: 90 Day Adventure in Enjoying God Aug 06, 2024

We’ve all seen them, or maybe we’ve even been them: that couple in a church, restaurant, or just walking around the neighborhood, where one partner is there but clearly not present. They sit together, but their minds and hearts are miles apart, lost in their own worlds. Perhaps they've been together so long that they think they know everything about each other, and the excitement has worn off, leading to a quiet but deep-seated boredom.

It’s a tragic scene, yet one that’s all too common. Even more heartbreaking is the fact that many of us experience this same sense of detachment in our relationship with God. We sit in the pew, our Bible open, lips reciting familiar prayers, but our hearts are far from Him. The routine becomes mundane, and dare I say, we find ourselves bored with God. It's almost inevitable as humans, but the good news is we don’t have to stay there.

This week, we continue our journey of rediscovering the beauty and wonder of God in our series, "A 90 Day Adventure in Enjoying God." In this final episode, we shift our focus inward to explore how practices like silence, solitude, and contemplation can reignite our passion for God. Tune in as we dive deep into these transformative practices and discover how they can help us enjoy God from the inside out.

💡Today’s Big Idea:

God is never boring. Enjoy exploring the endless treasures in Christ.

⚡️Today’s Small Step:

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Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God by Gary Thomas

90 Day Adventure of Enjoying God

Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey

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Heart and Hands: 90 Day Adventure in Enjoying God Jul 30, 2024

Learn how to turn ordinary moments into sacred experiences as we continue our series on Enjoying God in New Ways. In this week’s episode, you’ll discover how the unlikely pathways of enthusiasm, justice, and serving can help you enjoy the God who is always enjoying you.

Download our free guide, 90 Day Adventure in Enjoying God, to join along. You’ll receive all nine pathways for connecting with God, idea sparkers for each pathway, and a tracking grid to help you document and celebrate your progress. You can get your guide here: www.PaceOfGrace.com/free.

Tune in today and take the first step towards a richer, more joyful spiritual life.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God’s joy comes to me as it flows through me.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Download: 90 Day Adventure in Enjoying God in New Ways at Paceofgrace.com/free

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Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God by Gary Thomas

90 Day Adventure of Enjoying God in New Ways

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Outside-In: 90 Day Adventure in Enjoying God Jul 16, 2024

Imagine getting the opportunity to interview the most fascinating person on the planet—your curiosity would be boundless, and your discoveries endless. Every day, you and I are invited to an even greater opportunity: to explore and enjoy our vast and limitless God.

This episode of The Pace of Grace kicks off a 90-day adventure to enjoying God in new ways. Together, we’ll explore a variety of ways to see and savor God's presence in the world around us.

Join me as I share personal stories, biblical insights, and practical tips for deepening our connection with God. Discover the surprising and delightful ways God reveals Himself in our everyday lives and be inspired to embark on your own journey of experiencing His grace.

Tune in to find out how you can start your own adventure with God, and don’t miss the free resource I’ve created to help you along the way at www.PaceofGrace.com/free.

💡Today’s Big Idea: The things outside of me offer innumerable ways to enjoy the God who is always enjoying me.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Download the free guide: 90 Day Adventure in Enjoying God

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S3:E8 Embodied Awareness: Meeting God Where You Live

S3:E9 Taste and See: Savoring God's Goodness in Every Moment Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God by Gary Thomas

90 Day Adventure of Enjoying God in New Ways

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QUOTES

“The earth is crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God."

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“Rituals are the way we bring our bodies into the things our souls need.” Tish Harrison Warren

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Seasons of Abiding: Summer Jul 02, 2024

The long, dry spiritual summers we encounter often start with hope and excitement but can quickly turn into a struggle to persevere. Whether in ministry, work, or relationships, the initial thrill can give way to weariness as the path stretches on.

In today’s episode, you’ll find hope for the dry times and six practical strategies to help you hold on until the harvest comes.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Long summer seasons come to all of us. When we persevere, the harvest will come.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask God what season you are in right now, and then ask Him to show you one way He wants to encourage you while you are there.

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Seasons of Abiding: Winter https://www.kimaverycoaching.com/podcast/2-7/

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Rhythms Bring Replenishment Jun 04, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or on the brink of burnout? In this episode, we uncover the secret to sustained energy and joy: rhythms. Discover why even the most passionate and dedicated individuals can face burnout and how embracing God’s design for work and rest can restore and rejuvenate us.

Listen in to learn:

Why passion isn’t enough to protect you from fatigue
The alarming rise in burnout, and why it matters
Six reasons for rhythms, and how they can work for you
Practical steps to help you start integrating rhythms of rest and work into your life today

💡Today’s Big Idea: Replenishment comes from rhythms.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Identify one small rhythm you can integrate into your life today. Pray, Choose one, and obey.

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Taste and See: Savoring God's Goodness in Every Moment May 28, 2024

Neuroscience and learning theory have unveiled profound insights into the processes of learning, growing, and transforming. We're harnessing these discoveries in vibrant, new ways that can invigorate our lives.

However, when it comes to our spiritual journeys and our walk with the Lord, many of us are still tethered to the old paths—those that prioritize information acquisition over true spiritual formation.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore how to weave the latest neuroscience findings into your daily walk with the Lord. Prepare to uncover a deeper, more embodied faith that resonates with mind, body, and spirit.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God has given you five senses and invites you to live, use, and enjoy all of them in your walk with Him.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one or two mini-experiments to engage in for a month by incorporating one of your five senses in your time with God.

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QUOTES

“God can only meet us in one place, and that’s right where we are.” Dallas Willard

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S3E8: Embodied Awareness: Meeting God Where You Live

Book: Your Brain on Art, by Magasmen & Ross

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Embodied Awareness: Meeting God Where You Live May 21, 2024

Tuning into the wisdom of our bodies is a practice too often overlooked, yet it holds the potential for profound insights. In this episode, we dive into the world of embodied awareness, demonstrating how it can act as a potent catalyst for personal and spiritual growth.

Join us today as we look at what may be hiding behind your fatigue. Discover how stress and tension can be invitations to deeper understanding and change. We'll also explore the significance of listening to your pain, urging you toward paths of healing, and how your gut feelings capture insights your conscious mind may have missed. Lastly, learn to listen and understand the language of your tears, a silent expression of emotions too deep for words.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God talks to you through your body. Take time to listen.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Pause and scan your body now, notice any tiny signals, and ask God what He may be saying.

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QUOTES

“Jesus both respected and loved his body and the bodies of the people he encountered. We know that he slept and ate – taking care of his body’s basic needs. He also touched and healed people whose bodies were broken. If the body didn’t matter, why would he take time to heal the lame and restore sight to the blind? Why would he kneel to wash the grime off his disciples’ feet? Why would he wake up early to cook his hungry friend's breakfast?

Perhaps the most compelling of all, at the last supper, Jesus says, “This is my body broken for you. This is my blood shed for you” (1 Corinthians 11). The ultimate gift of life came through his body.

Encounter with the divine happens in the body, not apart from it.”

Olive Chan: https://timandolive.com/meeting-god-in-our-bodies-sermon/

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Who Me? God’s Unlikely Invitation May 14, 2024

Do you ever find yourself arguing with God, not openly, but in the quiet depths of your heart where you hope even He can't hear? Have you ever caught yourself wondering, "God, why did you choose me for this?"

In today’s episode, we're diving deep into four specific reasons why God selected you for your current challenges, no matter how daunting they may seem.

Join in to hear entertaining stories, uplifting inspiration, and heartfelt encouragement designed to help you persevere through even the toughest of times.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God created you and chose you for this moment.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Join Him and enjoy Him by taking one tiny step of faith today.

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Making Worry Wonderful May 07, 2024

In many ways, worry is wonderful. God wisely wired our nervous systems to alert us when something in our world is amiss. An alarm gets triggered, we notice the threat, focus all our energies on it, and work a plan until it goes away.

However, this strategy fails when our fears are unfounded, the problem is so far in the future we don’t even know for sure if it will happen, or with things that are completely out of our control.

Thankfully, we can take those world-class worrying skills and use them as a powerful tool to learn to trust God—even when the future is cloudy and we don’t know what to do.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Notice, name, and honor your tension as you train it to turn into trust.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Download your free Turning Tension to Trust: A-Z Characteristics of God worksheet and choose one characteristic to start meditating on today.

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Turning Tension to Trust: A-Z Characteristics of God

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Anchored in the Storm: Securely Attached to God's Unshakeable Love Apr 30, 2024

In challenging moments, it can feel as though we're lost at sea amid stormy waves. Much like the disciples who frantically sought to rouse Jesus during the tempest on the Sea of Galilee, we too might feel forsaken and perplexed when our urgent prayers seem to go unanswered.

Just as the disciples exhibited a spectrum of responses, the insights from attachment theory can illuminate our emotional reactions and behaviors during these times. Tune in to discern your fundamental attachment style and understand its impact on your connection with God. Moreover, discover strategies to foster a more profound trust and a stronger, more secure bond with your loving Father, even as the storm rages.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Jesus trusted His Father and we can, too.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask Your Father to show you specifically today how trustworthy He is.

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Rembrandt’s Storm on the Sea of Galilee

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Seasons of Abiding: Spring Apr 23, 2024

Starting new projects, feeling energized, and getting a boost of motivation may all be signs that you're in a spiritual springtime—a season of fresh beginnings. It’s time to celebrate!

But it's also a time to be intentional about how we handle these changes. When our schedules and routines change, our spiritual rhythms also need to shift.

In today's episode, we'll identify seven clear signs to help you know if you are entering a spiritual spring season, and you’ll also hear three vital lessons that will help you manage this season well.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Different seasons need different rhythms. Clarity comes with activity. Fruitfulness follows faithfulness.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask God what rhythms best suit the season you are currently in.

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QUOTES

“Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” C. S. Lewis

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Podcast Episode S2E7: Seasons of Abiding: Winter

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Delighting in Dependence Apr 16, 2024

In a world that often celebrates going it alone and sings the constant mantra “I am enough,” the life of Jesus presents a striking contrast. Unlike the stories of solitary success we're so used to hearing, Jesus, the embodiment of God's perfection, lived a life of complete dependence on God. He invites us to embrace this same path, showing us that true strength is found not in independence, but in trusting fully in God.

In today’s episode, we will explore the beautiful, countercultural call that Jesus offers us. We'll look into five practical ways we can live out this call to depend on God, following Jesus’s example. This discussion is more than just theory; it's an invitation to experience the richness of life that comes from walking closely with God, replacing the “I can handle it all” attitude with a heart that says, “God is my strength.”

Join us as we delve into how Jesus's invitation challenges the norms of our society and guides us toward a life of deeper fulfillment and connection with God. This episode promises to be a journey into understanding how embracing dependence on God can transform our lives, offering peace and purpose in the midst of a world that often values going it alone.

💡Today’s Big Idea: We are not enough, and that’s good news. God invites us to delight in depending on Him.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask the Father to show you one specific area of your life where He is inviting you to become more dependent on Him.

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A Non-Anxious Presence: The Antidote to Pressured Problem-Solving Apr 09, 2024

In this rapidly moving world, we often find ourselves forced to make high-stakes decisions in our homes, businesses, and ministries before all the information is in.

In our desire to make the “right” decision, the pressure is high, and anxiety runs deep.

Thankfully, there’s an alternative that’s even better than providing the “perfect” answer.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to disrupt the cycle of anxiety and open a path for clearer thinking, collaboration, and ultimately, wiser decisions.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Be the non-anxious presence in that pressured problem-solving process.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one sure promise of God’s presence, and when you feel anxiety rising, instead of focusing on the problem, turn your focus to Him.

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“The only way to break the cycle is to inject a leader with a non-anxious presence.” Edwin Friedman

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Book: A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders By Mark Sayers

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Abandoning Outcomes to God Apr 02, 2024

In moments like wrapping up a conversation, putting the finishing touches on a project, or winding down the day with unfinished tasks, it's common to feel the pull of worry, stress, and regret. We replay scenarios, second-guess ourselves, and fret over potential outcomes. However, there's another path available to us: after giving our all, we can choose to fully entrust the results to God.

In this episode, we delve into God's invitation to give our best effort and then release the outcomes to Him. We'll explore the art of discernment, understanding when to persist and when to surrender.

Join us as we navigate this vital practice, learning how to cultivate trust in God's guidance and find peace in letting go.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Abandon Outcomes to God

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Prayerfully pick one situation where God is inviting you to abandon the outcomes to Him, and then choose a practice to help you turn it over to Him.

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Leaving What You Love Mar 05, 2024

Why does God sometimes call us to leave things that we love, that are serving others, and glorifying Him? Whether it's a fulfilling role, cherished relationships, or a thriving ministry, it can be confusing when the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit nudges us to let go of what seems perfect and purposeful.

In today's episode, we delve into the reasons behind God's prompting to leave what we love and explore the remarkable rewards that come when we obey.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Leaving positions of relevance, popularity, and power are invitations to greater know Christ.

⚡️Today's Small Step: If God is prompting you to leave a position or role for a time, ask Him to give you a vision of the greater treasure.

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“The central question is, are the leaders of the future truly men and women of God, people with an ardent desire to dwell in God’s presence, to listen to God’s voice, to look at God’s beauty, to touch God’s incarnate Word, and to taste fully God’s infinite goodness.” Henri Nouwen

“The way of the Christian leader is not the way of upward mobility in which our world has invested so much, but the way of downward mobility ending on the cross.” Henri Nouwen

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Book: In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen

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Chasing Joy Feb 27, 2024

You and I were made for joy. We were created by a joyful God, whose delight in life and living is plastered over every square inch of creation. And since we're made in His image, we have the capacity for great joy.

Intellectually, we know this, but when it comes to actually experiencing joy in our nitty-gritty everyday lives... that's a different thing. It's a much harder thing, and there are a million ways to get it wrong.

Tune in today to be reminded of the eternal well of joy that will never run dry.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Jesus is Eternal Life. We have Him, and in His presence is joy.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask God if there’s anything or anyone that you are over-relying on to be your source of joy. Release that person or thing from being your source and ask God to help you rely on Him instead.

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“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee.” St Augustine

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Letting God Lead Feb 20, 2024

As Christ-followers, we are visionaries. We have dreams of a better world to come and a God-given desire to help make this world a better place now.

We were born to make a positive difference, so we jump in, plan the work, and then work the plan, and all too often, we forget to let God lead.

Tune in today to be reminded of Jesus’ first and most basic call, “follow Me,” and learn the three steps that make following Him a joy.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Let God lead. Follow Him.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Take one decision you are facing right now and walk through these three simple steps: ask, seek confirmation, and embrace the detours.

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Learn more about Soul Care Coaching

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Seasons of Abiding: Winter Feb 13, 2024

We live in a culture that sings the siren song of continual growth telling us our jobs should be getting better, our following bigger, our relationships stronger, and our ministry’s numbers going up and to the right.

But what happens when the growth slows, the circumstances change, the people stop coming, and life stops cooperating with our well-planned agenda?

What do we do when a blizzard blows out of nowhere, strikes everything, and a deep freeze settles in for years? Enjoy this first episode in our Seasons of Abiding series to learn God’s invitation for abiding in winter.

💡Today’s Big Idea:

Pruning is not punishment, it’s preparation.
This is not rejection, but an invitation to greater affection.
Deeper roots lead to greater fruit.
Rest to receive God’s best

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask God what season you are in and what His invitation is to you today.

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Sacred Ordinary: God in the Messy and Mundane Feb 06, 2024

Mountain-top experiences with God are wonderful and can be transformative, but for most of us, they are also rare. Thankfully, we don’t need to create an incredible moment, travel to a gorgeous location, or be in a special place at a certain point in time to be with our God.

He has already traveled to us and continues to live in us even in the most mundane and messy moments of our daily lives.

Tune in today to encourage your heart and open your eyes to see and enjoy our God who is already here enjoying you.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God has already traveled to you and travels with you.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Pause in the middle of one of your ordinary moments today and savor doing it with God.

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“Transformation is actually carried out in our real life, where we dwell and God and our neighbors… First, we must accept the circumstances we constantly find ourselves in as the place of God’s kingdom and blessing. God has yet to bless anyone except where they actually are.” Dallas Willard

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When God Writes Your Story Jan 30, 2024

In an age where the world clamors for our attention, it's easy to get lost in the chaos, wondering where to invest our precious time, focus our scattered thoughts, and anchor our restless hearts.

Yet, above all the noise, God is the ultimate author of our stories and as we learn to tune into His whisper, He’s eager to help us stay on His path.

In this episode, I’ll share four formational practices that can help us faithfully follow God in the ever-unfolding plot of our lives.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God is writing a beautiful story with your life, He knows the plot line, and we know Him.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one practice or rhythm to engage in this week that will help you step back, and check in with God about the bigger picture, so you can begin to realign everything around that main thing.

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Living Well: Lessons From Dan Miller Jan 23, 2024

Living well and dying well, that’s the big-picture view of all our lives. But it's easy to get caught up in the busyness of our daily routines and forget to live with intention and reflection. When we do so, we might miss out on fulfilling the purpose that God intended for us.

Dan Miller is truly an inspiring example of someone who lived and died well. His wisdom and lessons have left a lasting impact on me, and today, it's a privilege to share some of his insights with you.

May you be inspired by Dan Miller's example to live a life of purpose and intention. And may God's blessings be upon you as you journey towards living and dying well.

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Time-Enoughness Jan 16, 2024

We’re all busy. Overworked, overloaded, and overwhelmed because there’s not enough time to do everything God has called us to do. Or is there?

Today we’re exploring the powerful concept of “time-enoughness,” the fact that there is always enough time to do what God created us to do. The question is, how can the beauty of “time-enoughness” permeate every minute of every day?

💡Today’s Big Idea: There is enough time to do everything God has called us to do.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one place in your life today to be fully present while releasing yourself from the false guilt that there are other places you should be.

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Start With Who Jan 09, 2024

Purpose-driven living is important, fulfilling, and at times, frustrating. After all, if we are actively partnering with God in living out our purpose on earth, why is progress so slow? Why do so many things go wrong?

In this episode, we’ll look at what drives and motivates God and what we can learn from that. Is being purpose-driven at the center of all He does, or is the deeper reality that God starts with “who?” Who He is, who He loves, and who He is committed to helping us become.

💡Today’s Big Idea: As you think about purpose, “Start with Who” God is calling you to be.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Download our Free “Start with Who” worksheets to discern “Who” God’s calling you to become more of in this season of your life. www.paceofgracepodcast.com/free.

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QUOTES

“The most important thing in your life is not what you do; it's who you become. That's what you will take into eternity.” Dallas Willard

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Start with Why Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

Start With Who Worksheet

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Small Moments Make a Big Life Jan 02, 2024

God answers prayer. He really does, and I love sitting with friends and sharing all the miracles God has performed, the big ways He’s shown up, and the powerful shifts that happened when God did what only He can do.

But I’m discovering that it’s the small prayers and tiny moments that bring about the most transformational change.

Join me in today’s episode, as we rediscover the simple ways we can cooperate with God in those small moments that make up a big life.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Pray about everything, big and small.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Pull out a goal that God’s laid on your heart, and find a way to break it down so that you can pray about every small step along the way.

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Longing to Belong: You Are Welcome Here Dec 05, 2023

We live in unusual and challenging times. Despite being surrounded by people, many feel overwhelmingly lonely. We're swimming in gigabytes of information, yet it seems like very few know us for who we truly are.

God created us with a longing to belong, so what do we do when we can’t find people who support us, cheer us on, and celebrate us for who God made us to be?

In today's episode, you’ll learn three practical ways to help you find your people and your place in this world.

Don’t miss my personal invitation for you to join our new "Pace of Grace Patreon Community." It's a community of Christ-followers who are committed to cultivating sustainable and delightful rhythms for living and working at God’s pace of grace.

💡Today’s Big Idea: You already have a seat at God’s Table of Belonging. Live from that confident place.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Check out our “Pace of Grace Patreon Community” at www.KimAveryCoaching.com/community.

Pace of Grace Patreon Community

Life is already too complex, so the goal of this community is to be delightfully simple and simply delightful. We offer two Grace Gatherings each month and a grace-filled online community to help us stay connected in between.

GRACE GATHERINGS:

Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God: The first Tuesday of each month (11:00-11:50 am ET: Replays available), you can enjoy a spacious, interactive Monthly Prayer and Planning Meeting with God. It's a facilitated conversation that allows you to prayerfully chart a course for the upcoming month by fully partnering with God.
Growing Deeper in Grace: The third Tuesday of the month (11:00-11:50 am ET: Replays available), you'll discover the beauty of Growing Deeper in Grace, by engaging in interactive activities and having rich conversations that are both deeply spiritual and intensely practical.

ONLINE COMMUNITY:

If you like the online space, you will love our warm and spiritually thoughtful online community. I'm probably biased, but I consider these friends of mine some of the world's most fabulous people.

AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE: Prayerfully become a supporter at the level (or tier) most comfortable for you ($75, $50, or even $25 a month,) and receive full access to all our benefits. We are committed to making this as affordable as possible and trusting God to bless your generosity in supernatural ways.

Come when you can, and participate as much or as little as you would like. There's never any guilt or obligation.

LEARN MORE AT: www.KimAveryCoaching.com/community

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I Can't. He Can. I Think I'll Ask Him. Nov 28, 2023

"I can't." These two words often slip from our lips when we're feeling stuck and frustrated, seemingly unable to move forward despite our best efforts.

But imagine if we could follow up those "I can't" moments with a resolute, "God can. I think I'll ask Him."

It changes everything because our God is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-connected, all-resourced, and always willing to extend Himself to help you and me.

In this episode, we'll delve into how we can transform our frustration into an open invitation for God to perform His most remarkable work in our lives.

💡Today’s Big Idea: I can’t. He can. I think I’ll ask Him.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Join the Create Your 2024 Prayer Plan Challenge.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Create Your 2024 Prayer Plan Challenge

Create your own customized prayer plan for you, your business, and your ministry to follow in 2024. It’s fast. It’s fun. And it’s free.

Only 15 minutes a day for 5 days, from 12/4-12/8.

Sign up to join us live and/or receive the replays: PrayerPowered.Com/plan

Book: The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur: 31 Days to Building Your Business with Less Stress and More Joy

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Training, Not Trying Nov 21, 2023

Is sustainable, doable, and transformational change possible?

What would be possible if we could arrange our lives in ways that lead to deep joy and confidence in God as He molds us into the image of His Son?

In today’s episode, we’ll unpack the surprisingly simple secret to sustainable change. It’s the one thing that changes everything.

💡Today’s Big Idea: We are training, not trying.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one, small, simple tool or practice that will help you be more consistent in your walk with God and begin training today.

QUOTE:

“You must arrange your days so that you are experiencing deep contentment, joy, and confidence in your everyday life with God.” Dallas Willard

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Create Your 2024 Prayer Plan Challenge: Create your own customized prayer plan for you, your business, and your ministry to follow in 2024. It’s fast. It’s fun. And it’s free.

Only 15 minutes a day for 5 days from 12/4-12/8, 2023.

Sign up to join us live and/or receive the replays: PrayerPowered.Com/plan

Book: The Spirit of The Disciplines by Dallas Willard

The Pause App by John Eldridge

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Success: It's Not What We Think Nov 14, 2023

I want to be successful. Who doesn’t? But this morning before I even got out of bed, my mind started wondering what might make today a raging success… and as I pondered, my mind tripped over that word, “success.”

What is success? In God’s eyes? What would need to happen to make today, this day, a “win” for you and me in God’s kingdom's economy?

Tune in to this grace-filled episode as we explore God’s definition of success.

Be sure to listen for the invitation to our FREE “Create Your 2024 Prayer Plan” workshop or look for all the information here.

💡Today’s Big Idea: True success is always available: God’s will, God’s way, God’s time. All the time.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask God… for today, what’s your will, what’s your way, what’s your time?

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

🗓️ Create Your 2024 Prayer Plan Workshop

📘Grab a copy of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur

🖥️ Pace of Grace Podcast Website

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Can't Keep Up? Here's Good News Nov 07, 2023

You know that feeling of overwhelm? The one you get when your inbox is overflowing, texts keep pinging, and your to-do list stretches to infinity and beyond?

How can we live and work at the pace of God's grace when, more often than not, we are struggling just to keep up with the demands of the day?

In today's episode, we're diving deep into a discussion of God's wonderful and grace-filled plan for us in the midst of a world exploding with exponential change.

💡Today’s Big Idea: The world is experiencing exponential change, and we can’t keep up. That’s okay, we weren’t meant too. Being human is a beautiful thing.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Breathe deep. Take a break. Look up, and feel God’s smile. He likes you.

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Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s graph of Exponential Change

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The Cycle of Grace: Living From Overflow Oct 31, 2023

Jesus didn't hustle to earn God's love; He was already enveloped in it. Guess what? So are we! This liberating truth beckons us to exhale, hit the pause button more often, savor extended moments with God, and entrust the outcomes to His capable hands.

Don't miss this week's episode where we delve deeper into Frank Lake's transformative research on 'The Cycle of Grace.' We'll explore how Jesus Himself operated from this cycle and share actionable steps you can take to do the same.

💡Today’s Big Idea: We are not working for God’s love, we are working from it.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Write this on a post-it note and pray it throughout this week, “Father, thank you that I am already accepted and loved.”

QUOTE:

“Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning.” Dallas Willard

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

S1-E4: The Cycle of Works: Weary and Worn Out

Learn more about Soul Care Coaching

Pace of Grace Podcast Website

The Cycle of Grace: Living in Sacred Balance book by Trevor Hudson

Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Simple Ways to Enjoy God All Day

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The Cycle of Works: Weary and Worn Out Oct 24, 2023

Do you ever wonder why, even when we’re following the path God has laid out for us, we still find ourselves weary and worn out? It’s an age-old question that never seems to go away. Well, today we’ve got some refreshing answers that will reinvigorate your soul.

Tune in to explore the groundbreaking research of Frank Lake on the ‘Cycle of Works.’ Discover how you can serve God – not just obediently, radically, and faithfully, but most importantly, in a way that’s sustainable for your soul.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Our default mode is the Cycle of Works which leaves us weary, worn out, and grasping for what we already have

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Practice taking a small break every day this week.

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Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify

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Pace of Grace Podcast Website

The Cycle of Grace: Living in Sacred Balance book by Trevor Hudson

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Practicing the Presence of God Oct 16, 2023

These are the days… the days when life is hard and suffering runs deep, when busyness abounds yet we feel strangely alone. These are the days when we want, we need more of Jesus.

Not just on Sundays. Not just at the start of the day with an added thank you prayer as the sun goes down. We want to live every moment in dependence on, and enjoyment of, God.

Brother Lawrence called this Practicing God’s Presence, and in today’s episode, we’ll learn how this practice is still accessible and available to you and me.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God is everywhere. The invitation is to grow our awareness of Him.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Download our free handout, Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day

Quotes:

“Let all your occupation be to know God.”  Brother Lawrence

“We should establish ourselves in a sense of God’s presence by continually conversing with Him.” Brother Lawrence

“Brother Lawrence’s one method of going to God and abiding in His Presence was to do all for the love of Him. The littleness of the work did not lessen one bit the value of the offering, for God does not consider the greatness of the work, but the love that motivates doing it.” M. Beaufort

“(Exercise) a great faithfulness in the practice of His presence, and in keeping the soul’s gaze fixed on God.” Brother Lawrence

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The Practice of the Presence of God book by Brother Lawrence

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When Life Gets Hard Oct 16, 2023

When God calls us to an exciting venture with Him, it’s only natural to assume that He is going to “bless it.” We know there will be ups and downs, but overall, because God is in it, we look forward to everything going well.

But that’s not always the case. In fact, that is rarely the case.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore the questions we ask, the pain we feel, and God’s provision for when life gets hard.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Live in Community. Run your own race. Trust your identity.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Find a traveling partner. One way to start may be by sharing this episode with a friend… Pace of Grace Podcast

Quote(s):

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African Proverb

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Pouring Out without Burning Out Oct 11, 2023

You're on a mission to serve God and make a real impact in people's lives. You’re eager to help, serve, love, and give… but it doesn’t take long before all that pouring out leaves you on the verge of burning out.

If you've ever felt like you're running on spiritual fumes, you're in good company and in the right place. Join me for the first episode of The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery as we explore Jesus' "unforced rhythms of grace.”

💡Today’s Big Idea: God has a way for us to pour out without burning out.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Pause, pray, and ask Him to show you the way.

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Welcome to The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery Oct 10, 2023

For those who are weary of trying harder and working longer, always leveling up and then doubling down, digging in and then tapping out, this is your set-aside space where we’re learning to live and work at the pace of grace.

With practical tools and simple steps, The Pace of Grace is here to help you make the most important part of your life, permeate all of your life. Your host is Kim Avery, a counselor, coach, spiritual director, and the author of The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur: 31 Days to Building Your Business with Less Stress and More Joy.

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