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Have you gotten to the point of healing where you watching chaos from the balcony, instead of trying to host it in your living room? Real peace, isn't passive. It's power that refuses to perform. It's waking up and realizing that I don't need to sit at every table that you are invited to. Especially if the meal is tension and the dessert is guilt....

Peace Isn’t Passive Have you gotten to the point of healing where you watching chaos from the balcony, instead of trying to host it in your living room? Real peace, isn’t passive. It’s power that refuses t…

I had some doubts about recent decisions. I came across a message from someone I don't typically watch. I was reminded that God's message will find you wherever you are - when you need it. The message is below: Trust God to order your steps and ask Him to do so each day. Trust in His timing. Trust that His plans to prosper you will come true…...

Finding Message from God in Unlikely Places I had some doubts about recent decisions. I came across a message from someone I don’t typically watch. I was reminded that God’s message will find you wherever you are – when you…

I was recently going through a difficult patch and asked my church to pray for me. A few days later, I received a card from a Sister in Christ. She was letting me know that she was praying for me. She encouraged me to remain faithful and trust in the Lord. It was so meaningful to me that she was in prayer for me, and it was significant that she took the time to encourage me to remain strong....

Prayer and Encouragement: The Two Punch I was recently going through a difficult patch and asked my church to pray for me. A few days later, I received a card from a Sister in Christ. She was letting me know that she was praying for me. …

This blog was originally published August 20, 2018 - but spoke to me this morning. To God Be The Glory For All That He Has Done Blessings - Janice The Next Step Christian Coaching Website

Repost: May I Have A Moment Lord? This blog was originally published August 20, 2018 – but spoke to me this morning. To God Be The Glory For All That He Has Done Blessings – Janice The Next Step Christian Coaching Websi…

Balance. I started thinking about this word yesterday morning and how hard I am finding it to achieve in my life. Balance is often defined as "...harmony or proportion" or "a state of equilibrium." It seems I am unable to secure that harmony or equilibrium. The moment I am drinking the recommended amount of water, I forget to take my medicine/vitamins....

Finding Life Balance Through Faith Balance. I started thinking about this word yesterday morning and how hard I am finding it to achieve in my life. Balance is often defined as “…harmony or proportion” or “a …

When I was young, my family would often take road trips. As a young person I was often anxious to get to where we were going. My brother and I would sit in the backseat. We were equipped with pillows and blankets. We also had games to reduce our boredom, and a cooler full of sandwiches, beverages and other snacks. My brother and I would ask the well-known questions of 'how much longer?' and 'are we there yet?' Along the way, there would be multiple stops (pit-stops)....

Life’s Unending Journey: Finding Meaning in Pit-Stops When I was young, my family would often take road trips. As a young person I was often anxious to get to where we were going. My brother and I would sit in the backseat. We were equipped with pillo…

The blog below was originally issued on May 22, 2018. Glory To God For All That He Has Done Blessings - Janice The Next Step Christian Coaching Website

Throwback Thursday – Perseverance (The Way Out of the Pit) The blog below was originally issued on May 22, 2018. Glory To God For All That He Has Done Blessings – Janice The Next Step Christian Coaching Website

I have been thinking about this word for the last several days. I have generally found myself to be an inpatient person. In the past I would rush to conclusions and to decisions. Over the past several years, I have been seeking/praying to become more patient, and in doing so - I have found that it multiples, and itself (patience) is a reward....

Patience: It’s Own Reward I have been thinking about this word for the last several days. I have generally found myself to be an inpatient person. In the past I would rush to conclusions and to decisions. Over the past seve…

I know this is normally my Throwback Thursday edition. However, I had something on my mind this morning and I wanted to share it. I experienced a wave of sadness yesterday. Sadness can be defined as 'an emotional state characterized by feelings of unhappiness, sorrow, or dejection, often triggered by loss, disappointment, or adversity.' I recently retired, which has been accompanied by bouts of excitement and sadness....

Sadness In The Midst of Gratitude I know this is normally my Throwback Thursday edition. However, I had something on my mind this morning and I wanted to share it. I experienced a wave of sadness yesterday. Sadness can be defined a…

I have a friend that would often say "...both can be true." Meaning both positions, stances, thoughts, or beliefs could be true. I have been trying to work through this concept of living for today and planning for tomorrow. It is easy for me to plan for tomorrow, because I am a planner at heart and by nature. The challenge has been living the day....

Both Can Be True: Today and Tomorrow I have a friend that would often say “…both can be true.” Meaning both positions, stances, thoughts, or beliefs could be true. I have been trying to work through this concept of l…

This issue was originally published September 3, 2018 - but I am finding the words and thoughts helpful today. To God Be The Glory For All That He Has Done Blessings On Your Journey - Janice The Next Step Christian Coaching

Throwback Thursday – “Lost… and Facing A Crossroad” This issue was originally published September 3, 2018 – but I am finding the words and thoughts helpful today. To God Be The Glory For All That He Has Done Blessings On Your Journey – J…

I am a journaler! As a young child I had the pink diary with a small key latch (smile). I have kept journals for years and they have been a source of great comfort and release. But they have also served another wonderful purpose. I have a documented journey of God's love, care and concern for me. I was recently speaking with a friend and we were recounting a time in my life when I was feeling overwhelmed....

The Past Is An Indication of Future Performance I am a journaler! As a young child I had the pink diary with a small key latch (smile). I have kept journals for years and they have been a source of great comfort and release. But they have also s…