Stop Being a Toxic Communicator (Do This Instead) | (Why We Left the Church – Part 5)

Author name: Kerike

Stop Being a Toxic Communicator (Do This Instead) | (Why We Left the Church – Part 5)

Relationships, Self-Improvement /
Stop Being a Toxic Communicator (Do This Instead) | (Why We Left the Church – Part 5)

(Check out the audio version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8YiFmTEwm4s?si=1tAYA3NVBAWA4BvC) Hope this finds all of you well. I haven’t posted in a number of months. Life events will do that.  The beauty of a hiatus—voluntary or forced—is it offers a chance for self-reflection and re-evaluation of impactful happenings and relationships.

Stop Being a Toxic Communicator (Do This Instead) | (Why We Left the Church – Part 5) Read More »

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: Balancing Risk and Reward

Christianity, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Strategy /
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: Balancing Risk and Reward

For context, Samuel, the last of the famed judges and Israel’s spiritual leader, is in the process of anointing the nation’s next king. Its first king, Saul, has been found wanting and has fallen out of favor with God. God is reminding Samuel that his carnal perception of what he should be looking for may

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: Balancing Risk and Reward Read More »

“Is He a Hypocrite?”: What Real Faith and Real Christians Look Like | (How to Grow a Church – Part 4)

Career, Christianity, Life Lessons, Relationships, Self-Improvement /
“Is He a Hypocrite?”: What Real Faith and Real Christians Look Like | (How to Grow a Church – Part 4)

(Check out the companion audio version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ruxG12QEPbg) “Why do bad things happen to good people?” “Why does God allow suffering and evil?” “I stopped going to church because of the religious hypocrites, mistreatment, and drama.” Common sentiments and questions from many, the results of imperfect people populating an imperfect world. One of

“Is He a Hypocrite?”: What Real Faith and Real Christians Look Like | (How to Grow a Church – Part 4) Read More »

How to Get Closer to God | (How to Grow a Church – Part 3)

Career, Christianity, Happiness, Relationships, Self-Improvement /
How to Get Closer to God | (How to Grow a Church – Part 3)

Listen to the audio version of this article here: https://youtu.be/u6A9N4felFA Matthew 6:33: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” In our last go-round, we explored some of the benefits of developing a relationship with Christ. If these sorts of questions have been lingering

How to Get Closer to God | (How to Grow a Church – Part 3) Read More »

Something Feels Wrong?: The One Relationship You May Be Neglecting | (How to Grow a Church – Part 2)

Christianity, Happiness, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Improvement /
Something Feels Wrong?: The One Relationship You May Be Neglecting | (How to Grow a Church – Part 2)

(Listen to the accompanying video here: https://youtu.be/m-iC-wCs3O0) Is your life going how you imagined it would be when you were a kid? Periods of fulfillment and excitement few and far between? Is there a nagging feeling that something is missing and you just cannot shake it? Do not ignore those signs.

Something Feels Wrong?: The One Relationship You May Be Neglecting | (How to Grow a Church – Part 2) Read More »

“I Don’t Know What to Do”: How to let Peace (and the Holy Spirit) Be Your Guide

Christianity, Happiness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Strategy /
“I Don’t Know What to Do”: How to let Peace (and the Holy Spirit) Be Your Guide

Listen to the YouTube short here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SADND_0m7OA Ever been in a situation where you were uncertain of what to do next?  I know I have. Maybe you are stuck between options. Or worse, you don’t even know where to start. Fortunately, you’ve already got a compass inside of you, ready to point you in the

“I Don’t Know What to Do”: How to let Peace (and the Holy Spirit) Be Your Guide Read More »

“Why am I single?”: Judgment Destroys Relationships | (How to Grow a Church – Part 1)

Christianity, Mental Health, Relationships, Strategy /
“Why am I single?”: Judgment Destroys Relationships | (How to Grow a Church – Part 1)

Check out the audio version of this article on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oB5UhjKt8Zc (This will be the first entry in a series exploring issues in the church that impact our relationships and quality of life.) Matthew 7:3: “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank

“Why am I single?”: Judgment Destroys Relationships | (How to Grow a Church – Part 1) Read More »

How to Build Confidence in the Workplace

Career, Communication, Self-Improvement, Strategy /
How to Build Confidence in the Workplace

How to Be More Confident and Overcome Challenges at Work Imposter Syndrome. Social anxiety. Dread about another day in a professional environment where you’re just trying to run out the clock until you can head home. Ever struggle with any of these? Over at ResearchAutism.org, I share some tips for building social skills and confidence

How to Build Confidence in the Workplace Read More »

Subscribe to JTTG

Less Rejection. More Confidence.

Subscribe to the JTTG Newsletter and learn how to connect with people and enhance your relationships.

You’ll also receive a free excerpt from my book:

4 Mistakes that Kill Your Chances of Finding Love and Success

Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram
Copyright © 2026 K.E. Consulting.