We open Galatians like a letter addressed to our busy, burdened hearts and trace its urgent call: drop the checklist, abandon the “other gospel” that's trying to replace the Good New of Jesus and choose freedom in Him.

We walk through the heart of this letter with fresh eyes: Paul’s personal transformation from rule-keeping to surrender, his bold confrontation of spiritual image-management, and his reminder that the Holy Spirit arrives by faith, not by checking off everything on a "Getting into Heaven TO-DO List." Together, we explore adoption as the message of assurance—you are not an employee auditioning for God’s approval but a son or daughter who prays “Abba, Father.” From there, the fruit of the Spirit becomes a lived reality: kindness when tempers flare, peace when plans unravel, self-control that grows where grace has taken root. We also name the obstacles—comparison, guilt, the myth of “doing more”—and replace them with practices that are gentle and doable: short gospel readings, breath prayers and sensory cues to help silence the noise of the world.

Freedom in Christ isn’t permission to drift; it’s power to become who you were meant to be—someone whose ordinary moments carry the aroma of Christ. If your devotional life feels more like striving than savoring, this conversation will help you reset with clarity, compassion, and practical tools you can use today. If it resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more listeners can find this message of grace. Want hands-on help? Book the Aroma of Christ coaching hour at PaulaBehrens.com/coaching and build a peaceful rhythm that fits your real life.

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What if serenity became your strongest witness? We open the Bible and our senses to explore how peace moves from a nice idea to a lived reality—one breath, one verse, one small practice at a time. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 2:14–15, Philippians 4:6–7, and Isaiah 26:3, we unpack how a steadfast heart grows when prayer, gratitude, and trust meet simple sensory anchors that redirect attention to Jesus in the middle of real life.

You’ll hear a moving story of a “peace reset” where tension gave way to tears, ease, and focus—not because life got simpler, but because Christ’s presence stood guard over mind and heart. We talk through how frankincense can recall Christ’s kingship, lavender can cue rest like Psalm 23’s green pastures, and bright citrus can spark joy and gratitude. These tools aren’t magic; they’re gentle cues that help you return to God quickly when the day crowds in. Along the way, we offer short affirmations rooted in scripture, plus practical rhythms you can try in minutes: a five‑minute morning cue with your Bible, a midday breath-and-prayer pause, and a calm evening wind‑down that pairs God’s promises with slow exhalations.

If you’re longing to carry Christ’s peace into your home, work, and relationships, this conversation offers a warm path forward—clear, doable, and grounded in the Word. For deeper support, we invite you to the Aroma of Christ coaching hour, a one‑on‑one session that blends scripture, prayer, and sensory anchors to design a routine that fits your season and helps you breathe again spiritually. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs calm today, and leave a quick review to help others find this message of peace.

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When life presses hard and your confidence thins, where does real strength come from? We go chapter by chapter through 2 Corinthians to trace Paul’s hard-won wisdom: comfort that meets us in the dark, power that shows up in weakness, and freedom that grows as the Spirit reshapes our hearts. Along the way, Paula shares a candid story about messy mornings and mismatched shoes, a reminder that God wants presence, not polish—and that simple, repeatable rhythms can turn scattered days into grounded ones.

We lean into the big themes that make this letter so alive for modern faith: the Father of mercies who walks with us, the paradox of grace that steadies us when we feel small, and the unveiled way of transformation that changes us from the inside out. You’ll hear vivid pictures—treasure in jars of clay, light spilling through cracks—and practical applications for caregiving, work, ministry, and friendship. We talk about forgiving what still stings, giving with real joy, and standing firm without hardening our hearts. To help truth travel from head to heart, we pair short affirmations with simple sensory anchors, turning scripture into practices you can carry into any crowded day.

If your spiritual life has felt like a checklist, consider a gentle reset. Breathe, slow down, and let God’s comfort, courage, and clarity meet you where you are. Subscribe for more Christ-centered encouragement, share this with someone who needs hope today, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. So... which promise from 2 Corinthians will you hold onto this week?

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