Posts by Pamela Mertz
Living the Renewed Life
God designed a blueprint for your life before you were born. Explore how to hear His voice, overcome self-sufficiency, trust His architecture for your destiny, and step into the divine calling He created uniquely for you
Read MoreLiving a Blueprint Life
God designed a blueprint for your life before you were born. Explore how to hear His voice, overcome self-sufficiency, trust His architecture for your destiny, and step into the divine calling He created uniquely for you
Read MoreThe True Why Behind the Words: Writing as a Sacred Calling
The True Why Behind the Words Why do we write? What is it about putting words on a page that calls to so many of us — even when life feels too busy, even when the reasons don’t feel clear? I’ve asked myself these same questions countless times. Why should I write? Who am I…
Read MoreFive One‑Another Practices for Christian Leaders
Created by leadership coach Pamela Mertz of Blueprint Life, this resource encourages Christ-centered leadership, listening, and service. Ideal for men and women who want to lead with purpose, love, and intention.
Read MoreLeadership That Listens: The Power of One‑Anothering
Created by leadership coach Pamela Mertz of Blueprint Life, this resource encourages Christ-centered leadership, listening, and service. Ideal for men and women who want to lead with purpose, love, and intention.
Read MoreListening Is More Than a Skill — It’s Obedience
I used to think listening was just a skill I could master. Now I know — listening is obedience. The Bible talks about listening as an act of following God. It’s not passive. It’s active. Hearing vs Listening Hearing is the sound waves bouncing off your ears. Listening is responding. Listening is saying, “I hear…
Read MoreLeadership & the Holy Spirit
Leadership Isn’t Always About the Right Words… Listening In Can Change Everything Leadership isn’t always about having the right answers. It isn’t about strong opinions, clever insights, or the ability to command a room with your words. Sometimes, leadership is about creating sacred space. Space to pause. To pay attention. To tune in. As a…
Read MoreListening In: Hearing the Holy Spirit in Coaching and Leadership
Leadership is often described as making quick decisions, standing strong, and inspiring others. But what if the most powerful leadership move isn’t speaking — it’s listening? Listening In is what I call tuning into the voice of the Holy Spirit. It’s a leadership practice that has changed everything for me. How Listening In Works Before any…
Read MoreSacred Space: The Power of Being Heard
One of the most powerful moments in my coaching career was when a client said, “I’ve never said that out loud before.” She sat there stunned — and so did I. Not because it was a shocking confession. But because speaking it — finally — brought healing. Listening Creates Sacred Spaces When we listen well,…
Read MoreListening is Love: How True Leadership Starts with Listening
How True Leadership Starts with Listening When I first started leading, I thought leadership meant making decisions and inspiring people. And yes, those are part of it. But over the years, I learned something far more powerful: true leadership begins with listening. Listening is more than hearing words. It’s creating space where someone feels safe,…
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