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Bible characters are people, too. As a writer and speaker, your vocabulary is critical when trying to connect with your audience.  It determines whether your message lands appropriately or whether it completely misses the mark.  One term that is often misused, especially when referring to Biblical or historical figures, is the word “character.” A “character”... Read the Post The post 177: Bible “Characters” Are People, Too appeared first on Nika Maples.

Is it the Law of Measurement or is it karma? The concept of karma has been a generally accepted truth in the world for quite some time. It has become popularized through the media, music, TV, and more. The idea that “what goes around comes around” or that we get back what we give to... Read the Post The post 176: The Law of Measurement appeared first on Nika Maples.

It’s a “universal” truth that people-pleasing is wrong and that being a people-pleaser is toxic to one’s mental and emotional health. But is it really? This may be an unpopular opinion, but people-pleasing is not only a good thing, it’s actually beautiful! As humans, we have embedded within us a desire to please others because... Read the Post The post 175: The Beauty of People-Pleasing appeared first on Nika Maples.

Setting truth milestones for yourself along your writing journey is like setting guideposts along a 10-mile hike. They will tell you how far you have left to go and how far you’ve come at the same time. Truth milestones are important because they provide hope, encouragement, preparation, and an accurate measurement of your growth as... Read the Post The post 174: Set Your Truth Milestones appeared first on Nika Maples.

What do you do when God says “no” to your hopes and dreams? Well, the first thing you should do is ask yourself, “Did He really say no or is He using this opportunity to strengthen my faith?” You see, God isn’t necessarily saying “no” to you. He’s training you up in the way you... Read the Post The post 173: When God Says “No” appeared first on Nika Maples.

Have you caught yourself being unwilling to try new things or even just one thing more than once? The belief that you’ve “already tried that” may be holding you back from experiencing exponential growth! In this episode, Nika addresses this limiting belief that we often think will save us from embarrassment but really holds us... Read the Post The post 172: When You’re Unwilling to Try appeared first on Nika Maples.

This limiting belief is sneaky! Many new authors get caught up by this one simple phrase: It won’t make a difference. This one is tricky because it keeps you from making progress on your goals while making you think you’re not missing anything important. The smallest actions are the ones that often make the biggest... Read the Post The post 171: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs appeared first on Nika Maples.

You have the power to choose how you view failure. You can choose to view it as a source of shame, frustration, and disappointment. Or you can choose to view it as an opportunity for growth, refinement, and grace. Here’s the thing: Jesus is turning your misery into mastery. He is prompting you to trust... Read the Post The post 170: Your Relationship with Failure, Part 2 appeared first on Nika Maples.

What is your relationship with failure like? Do you tend to focus on the discomfort and pain? Or do you notice the positive effect that results from it? We can’t bypass failure. Truly, life is 50% comfortable circumstances, 50% uncomfortable circumstances. We might as well get used to it. Remember, Jesus tells us that we... Read the Post The post 169: Your Relationship with Failure, Part 1 appeared first on Nika Maples.

The harmful effects of sugar may be hurting you more than you realize. Sugar not only creates inflammation in the body, it also causes mood swings and feelings like depression, sadness, and hopelessness. And when you’re trying to reach your next big goal, these problems can throw off your focus and seriously derail all of... Read the Post The post 168: The Harmful Effects of Sugar appeared first on Nika Maples.

You are a triune being.  You are made up of three parts: spirit, soul, and body. Each of these parts has a specific function and serves a specific purpose within you. When you understand what each piece does and how they all work together, you can begin to understand where your thoughts, feelings, actions, and... Read the Post The post 167: The Triune You appeared first on Nika Maples.

Is creating a daily Bible reading routine at the top of your list of resolutions for 2024? As we inch closer to the start of a new year, many of us are pondering the question of how we can make this next year better. How can we do more and be more? We begin setting... Read the Post The post 166: Creating a Daily Bible Reading Routine in the New Year appeared first on Nika Maples.

Are you hesitating to write your book or start your YouTube channel or podcast because you aren’t sure you can really help people get results?   If you’re wondering how to help your clients or readers find success, then you’ve come to the right place!  In today’s episode, Nika breaks down three main steps to... Read the Post The post 165: How to Help Your Clients and Readers Get 100% Results appeared first on Nika Maples.

Wondering how you can be a better writer and really grab your reader’s attention? The key lies in understanding how a reader’s mind works. A good writer knows that their reader is smart and can figure a few things out for themselves. In fact, a reader enjoys reading because they actually like figuring things out!... Read the Post The post 164: How to Be a Better Writer appeared first on Nika Maples.

A good book idea is meant to be shared with the world, not kept to yourself! Jesus said, “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14-16). We are called to let our light shine bright so that others may believe. If we hide or dim our light, we do a disservice to God’s beautiful... Read the Post The post 163: Let Your Book Ideas Shine appeared first on Nika Maples.

How do you outsource tasks in your business? And how does it accelerate your growth? In today’s episode, Nika discusses her own journey with hiring help to grow her business, what method has worked best for her, and what to look for to hire the right people! Learn about the four major hiring arrangements and... Read the Post The post 162: How to Outsource Tasks to Grow Your Business appeared first on Nika Maples.

It feels like there’s something missing in your business…   Are you feeling frustrated by a lack of business success? Were you certain you’d have better results by now and can’t understand why you’re not seeing them? Maybe you’ve been internally blaming the environment, the people around you, and even yourself. Nothing you try seems... Read the Post The post 161: The Missing Key to Your Business Success appeared first on Nika Maples.

If you’re an author and a speaker, then you’re also a leader. You help people get to where they’re going.  Having the right leadership skills is essential to successfully guiding your people to success. Whether they’re on your team or they’re your loyal followers, they look to you for guidance and inspiration. However, being a... Read the Post The post 160: Top 5 Leadership Skills for the Christian Writer appeared first on Nika Maples.

Do you ever struggle with feeling like a fraud? Have you ever turned away big opportunities because you were afraid of looking foolish? We’ve all had those moments where we tell ourselves that we just don’t know enough or aren’t good enough to teach or guide others. But it’s not about being good enough or... Read the Post The post 159: When You Feel Like a Fraud appeared first on Nika Maples.

What do you do when you have a low-energy day and can’t find the motivation to write?  Low-energy days like to sneak up on us from time to time and make us think that what we’re doing isn’t going to work. We believe that we can’t make the seeds we are planting grow. Here’s the... Read the Post The post 158: What to Do On a Low-Energy Day appeared first on Nika Maples.