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In 1979, Ron and I stood in a little church in Chicago and promised each other for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, for better or for worse. We meant every word. We just had no idea what those words would eventually hold. This summer, after months of testing, appointments, and waiting, Ron and I received a diagnosis we never wanted to hear. In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing a little of how we got here, what life looks like for us right now, and what God is teaching me about covenant, presence, and staying in the day we've actually been given. A difficult diagnosis can make it remarkably easy to "grieve forward," imagining losses and difficulties that haven't happened yet. I'm learning to come back to the man I love who is right here, right now, and to the deeper truth that whatever the future holds, we will never experience it apart from Christ. A small personal request: We are deeply grateful for your prayers, love, and encouragement. We have a medical team and a plan we feel confident about, so please don't send medical research, treatment recommendations, books, podcasts, or other medical advice. Your prayers and kindness are more than enough, and we appreciate them very much.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

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.   *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

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.  ***   LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:   Podcast Episode: Grace Breaks In Our Busy Lives  Book: The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur by Kim Avery   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community] Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify   *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook@kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What do you do when your best efforts seem to disappear into thin air? You pour out your heart, offer your gifts, share your message… and hear nothing but crickets. A few people cheer, but momentum fizzles. Others smile politely, but their eyes are elsewhere. And the silence makes you wonder, Is any of this making a difference? In today's episode, we explore a deeper, grace-paced way of looking at our work—especially when it feels like nothing is working. Together, we'll talk about: The quiet heartbreak of unnoticed effort What Jesus did when people misunderstood or rejected Him The kind of fruit that grows slowly, deeply, and sometimes invisibly How to stay faithful when the results don't show up right away You'll be encouraged to rethink: What success really means How God's grace reshapes our expectations Why the work you're doing—right now—matters more than you know *** 💡Today's Big Idea: We're not responsible for the soil, only the sowing. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Name one area where you've been discouraged in your ministry or creative work. Then, instead of measuring impact, ask: What does faithfulness look like here today? Week by week, step by tiny step, we'll unpack and savor one small aspect of grace and leave with one small step to take. That's it. No stress, no strain, just a simple invitation to join me as together we learn to live and work at the Pace of Grace. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌳 Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God During Your Busy Day Need a breath of fresh air? Download 50 Grace Breaks—soul-restoring pauses to help you reconnect with God, renew your strength, and remember why your work matters. 💛 Get yours at paceofgrace.com/free *** 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

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 *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Grace Breaks: 50 Ways to Connect With God in Your Busy Day The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if your limits aren't in the way—but showing you the way? We've all been there: eager to move forward with a calling or dream God has placed on our hearts… only to run headfirst into a brick wall of limitation. Whether it's time, money, location, energy, opportunity, or confidence—it can feel like God has called us to something and then placed a "Do Not Enter" sign in front of the only open road. But what if our limitations aren't roadblocks? What if they're road signs—God's way of gently guiding us into the very lane He's marked out for us? In this episode, learn four timeless truths that can help you keep moving ahead even when the road seems blocked. *** 💡Today's Big Idea: Embrace your limit, and meet God in it. ⚡️Today's Small Step: What is one limit you can begin to embrace this week instead of resisting? *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: ☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day   If you would like some idea starters of ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide called Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day. It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free    🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if doing less could actually lead to more—more peace, more fruitfulness, more joy? In a world that celebrates hustle, hurry, and high output, slowing down can feel like falling behind. But what if it's actually the path to deep transformation and lasting impact? In this episode, I share the story of a year that felt like a detour but became one of the most fruitful seasons of my life. Along the way, we'll explore surprising research, spiritual truths, and biblical rhythms that invite us to trade burnout for abiding. You'll discover: Why a small town in Pennsylvania held the secret to longer life (and what it has to do with your business) The three principles of Slow Productivity from Cal Newport's latest book What Jesus modeled about doing less—but doing it with purpose and power How my "least productive year" led to the most meaningful work I've ever done Practical reflection questions to help you step off the hamster wheel and into the pace of grace Whether you're in ministry, business, or simply navigating life's demands, this episode offers encouragement and a new vision for what real productivity can look like—slower, deeper, and sweeter. *** 💡Today's Big Idea: The best work takes time—and that's by design ⚡️Today's Small Step: Identify one area where God is inviting you to slow down and lean in. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 📘 The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur 📕 Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

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. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

It's a terrible feeling—that sense that you're falling behind while everyone else is moving forward. A friend lands their dream job while you're still figuring things out. Someone gets married while you're still waiting for a date. A colleague expands their reach while you feel like you're standing still. The longer the delay, the louder the inner voice whispers, "You should be further along by now." And with that comes the restlessness, the self-doubt, the temptation to force something just to feel like you're making progress.  But what if that feeling is lying to you? What if God's pace for your life is not only different—but better?   By listening, you'll: ✔ Identify the "I'm behind" mindset and how it sneaks into your thinking. ✔ Recognize the telltale signs—impatience, envy, striving, or self-doubt—that come with it. ✔ Learn to release self-imposed deadlines and false comparisons. ✔ Discover how delays can be signs of God's greater grace. ✔ Find courage to trust God's pace—even when it doesn't make sense. ✔ Learn to rest in His perfect plan, knowing you are never behind.   If you've ever felt stuck in the waiting room of life, wondering if God has forgotten you, this episode will remind you of a deeper truth: You are not behind. God is always on time. *** 💡Today's Big Idea: You are not behind. God is always on time. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Make this into a breath prayer, and practice it throughout each day, so it becomes an anchor place and pace you can return to again and again. Breathe  in: I am not behind. Breathe  out: God is always on time. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🎧 God's Greater Grace Podcast Series: Invitation to God's Greater Grace, The Pitfalls of People Pleasing , When Hurry Hurts   🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

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. *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

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.   *** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment. Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace on Apple or Spotify *** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find men Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What do you do when you're running on empty, but everyone still needs something from you? This episode explores the quiet tension of being deeply needed and deeply depleted. When you've carried too much for too long, slowing down can feel risky, even irresponsible. But staying depleted has a cost, too, and eventually what looks like faithfulness on the outside begins to erode you from within. This episode is a gentle invitation to stop measuring love by how much you can endure and begin discerning what is actually yours to carry. Because God does not just love the people you serve. He loves you, too. In this episode: Why slowing down can feel risky The hidden cost of staying depleted How to discern what is yours to carry Why stepping back may be an act of trust   💡Today's Big Idea: God doesn't just love the people you serve, He loves you. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Don't rush past this moment. Pause. Write it down. Tell a friend… and then be willing to do whatever God tells you to do.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul ✨ Sacred Rhythms Study in 2026 No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook@kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if grace has more than one speed? This episode explores the different rhythms of life with God and the grace available for each one. Some seasons ask us to sprint with focus and energy. Some bring us to a full stop. Others move slowly through uncertainty, while many simply ask us to keep showing up with steady faithfulness. The pace may change, but God's grace remains. In this episode: The four different speeds of grace How to discern the pace God is inviting you into Why faithfulness is not measured by speed The grace available for every season   💡Today's Big Idea: The pace may change, but God's grace remains. ⚡️Today's Small Step: Ask God one simple question: What pace are you inviting me into during this season? **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: ☀️ Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day ☀️    If you would like some ideas for ways to live within your God-given limits and still enjoy His presence all day long, download your free guide, Practice the Presence of God—50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day.   It's full of gentle, grace-paced ideas to help you stay connected with Him right in the middle of real life. www.paceofgrace.com/free    **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if the very strengths that make you effective are also the ones quietly wearing you out? This episode explores how good gifts can become heavy when responsibility turns into over-functioning, discernment into overthinking, and compassion into carrying what was never yours to hold. Even good things can become too much when they grow beyond what your life can sustainably carry. In this episode: Why your strengths can become your strain How to notice what no longer fits Three guardrails for a more sustainable life A gentler way to carry what's yours   💡Today's Big Idea:  Guardrails let goodness flourish ⚡️Today's Small Step: Download the simple guide. 7 Life-Giving Questions: A Simple Way to Start Letting Go at paceofgrace.com/free **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  7 Life-Giving Questions: A Simple Way to Start Letting Go paceofgrace.com/free 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery

What if the very thing you've been trying to handle on your own… was never meant to be carried alone? This episode explores why spiritual companionship isn't a bonus for a few, but a core part of how we're designed to live and walk with God. If you tend to keep things to yourself, push through quietly, or feel unsure how to let others into what's really going on, this conversation offers a different way. You'll learn: Why trying to process everything alone can actually keep you stuck How honest, unfinished conversations create space for God to meet you What neuroscience reveals about why your body needs safe connection A simple, low-pressure way to begin letting someone walk with you If you've been carrying more than you were meant to hold, this episode will gently open the door to something lighter, steadier, and more shared.   💡Today's Big Idea:  God often shows up between us, not just within us. ⚡️Today's Small Step: This week, in faith, tell one safe person one true sentence… and notice how God meets you there.   **** LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 🌿The Pace of Grace Community 🌿 Slow down. Breathe deep. Grow in grace. Join a community of like-minded believers who are committed to living and working at God's pace—without the hustle, hurry, or overwhelm. Inside, you'll find encouragement, practical tools, and a sacred space to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. ✨ Monthly live gatherings ✨ Prayer, support, and connection ✨ Simple practices to nurture your soul No long-term commitment—just a gentle invitation to step into a rhythm of grace. Join today for only $10/month! [www.paceofgrace.com/community]   👍 Follow, rate, and review The Pace of Grace Podcast on Apple or Spotify   **** LET'S CONNECT: Find me on Facebook  @kavery Find me on Instagram @CoachKimAvery