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Avoidance Behavior #3: Peacekeeping (not Peacemaking)
In the name of harmony, many of us have learned to keep the peace. We smooth over tension, swallow our discomfort, and avoid hard conversations. We are great at ignoring the elephant in the room and pretending everything if "fine." In other words, peacemaking is avoidance in disguise. But Scripture doesn’t call us to be peacekeepers—it calls us to be peacemakers . And there’s a world of difference between the two. Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking: A Biblical Distinction Jesus sai
Renee Sauter
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Avoidance Behavior #2: The Truth Bomber: When Brutal Honesty Masks a Fear of Vulnerability
My grandma, God rest her soul, had a name for people who prided themselves in saying things that made others gasp in shock or surprise-...
Renee Sauter
Oct 10, 20254 min read


Avoidance Behaviors Part 1: Confessions of a Workaholic
✍️ Confessions of a Workaholic I don’t struggle to rest. I struggle to enjoy rest. Actually, I struggle to feel joy a large part of the...
Renee Sauter
Oct 7, 20254 min read


When Burnout Is a Symptom of Over-Control
I’ve been thinking a lot about burnout lately—not the kind that comes from a packed calendar or a sleepless night, but the deeper kind....
Renee Sauter
Oct 4, 20254 min read


Why Heart of Incense?
Why I Named My Coaching Ministry Heart of Incense By Renee Sauter There’s a story behind every name, and Heart of Incense is no...
Renee Sauter
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Embracing Biblical Femininity in Tough Life Seasons
Life can be challenging, and we all face tough seasons. During these times, it can be hard to know how to navigate our roles and...
Renee Sauter
Sep 22, 20255 min read
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