Have you ever approached your time with Jesus as one more task to complete? Read the Bible. Say the prayers. Check the box. Move on with the day. I understand that tendency because I've felt it too. We can love Jesus deeply while quietly treating our relationship with Him like a performance review—always wondering whether we are doing enough, growing enough, or getting it right. But Jesus never asked us to perform for His presence. He simply invited us to remain. In this week's episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I'm talking with author and speaker Christine Hoy about her book, Keeping Company with Jesus: Finding Peace in His Presence. Christine helps women trade perfectionism for peace, performance for presence, and striving for a gentler way of walking with Jesus.

We talk about:
Recognizing when faith has become more about obligation than relationship
What Jesus' words about the vine and branches teach us about dependence
Finding freedom from the pressure to have a “perfect” quiet time
Returning to Jesus through simple prayers throughout the day
Remaining faithful during spiritually dry seasons
Practicing Sabbath rest in a distracted world
Recognizing when the pursuit of holiness has become unhealthy striving

Friend, you don't have to earn your place beside Jesus. He has already saved you a seat. You can stop striving, draw near, and receive the peace found only in His presence. I hope this conversation reminds you that even when you feel weary, distracted, or spiritually dry, Jesus still wants to keep company with you.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HOY:

Website and free resources:
https://christinecarterhoy.com/

Learn more about Christine and her books:
https://christinecarterhoy.com/about/

Find Keeping Company with Jesus: Finding Peace in His Presence and Peace Beyond Perfection: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Enough through Christine’s website.

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Website:
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Listen to The Love Offering Podcast:
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Have you ever approached your time with Jesus as one more task to complete? Read the Bible. Say the prayers. Check the box. Move on with the day. I understand that tendency because I've felt it too. We can love Jesus deeply while quietly treating our relationship with Him like a performance review&mdash;always wondering whether we are doing enough, growing enough, or getting it right. But Jesus never asked us to perform for His presence. He simply invited us to remain.&nbsp;In this week's episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://d3za7q.fg23.fdske.com/e/c/01m0384s0sdxev412b2z49r438/01m0384s0sdxev412b32h7t9s1" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://d3za7q.fg23.fdske.com/e/c/01m0384s0sdxev412b2z49r438/01m0384s0sdxev412b32h7t9s1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786907888173000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZARl_EAboqaxkcm1d81cv">The Love Offering Podcast,</a>&nbsp;I'm talking with author and speaker&nbsp;<a href="https://d3za7q.fg23.fdske.com/e/c/01m0384s0sdxev412b2z49r438/01m0384s0sdxev412b34sxzk4w" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://d3za7q.fg23.fdske.com/e/c/01m0384s0sdxev412b2z49r438/01m0384s0sdxev412b34sxzk4w&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786907888173000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19VJs7vJ3MNAjPAy7O099-">Christine Hoy</a>&nbsp;about her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://d3za7q.fg23.fdske.com/e/c/01m0384s0sdxev412b2z49r438/01m0384s0sdxev412b36esmbr3" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://d3za7q.fg23.fdske.com/e/c/01m0384s0sdxev412b2z49r438/01m0384s0sdxev412b36esmbr3&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786907888173000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VSpcs03iufD7UIJuu599_">Keeping Company with Jesus: Finding Peace in His Presence.</a>&nbsp;Christine helps women trade perfectionism for peace, performance for presence, and striving for a gentler way of walking with Jesus.
We talk about:
<ul>
<li>Recognizing when faith has become more about obligation than relationship</li>
<li>What Jesus' words about the vine and branches teach us about dependence</li>
<li>Finding freedom from the pressure to have a &ldquo;perfect&rdquo; quiet time</li>
<li>Returning to Jesus through simple prayers throughout the day</li>
<li>Remaining faithful during spiritually dry seasons</li>
<li>Practicing Sabbath rest in a distracted world</li>
<li>Recognizing when the pursuit of holiness has become unhealthy striving</li>
</ul>
Friend, you don't have to earn your place beside Jesus. He has already saved you a seat. You can stop striving, draw near, and receive the peace found only in His presence. I hope this conversation reminds you that even when you feel weary, distracted, or spiritually dry, Jesus still wants to keep company with you.
CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HOY:
Website and free resources: <a href="https://christinecarterhoy.com/" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://christinecarterhoy.com/</a>
Learn more about Christine and her books: <a href="https://christinecarterhoy.com/about/" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://christinecarterhoy.com/about/</a>
Find Keeping Company with Jesus: Finding Peace in His Presence and Peace Beyond Perfection: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Enough through Christine&rsquo;s website.
CONNECT WITH RACHAEL ADAMS:
Website: <a href="https://rachaelkadams.com" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://rachaelkadams.com</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachaeladamsauthor" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://www.facebook.com/rachaeladamsauthor</a>
Listen to The Love Offering Podcast: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offering" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offering</a>

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Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love&mdash;no matter how small&mdash;matter deeply to God.
You were created to live a life of impact. You were made to be a love offering.
Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

The Love Offering

Do you ever feel as though your relationship with Jesus has become another obligation to fulfill? In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael talks with author and speaker Christine Hoy about her book, Keeping Company with Jesus: Finding Peace in His Presence. Christine shares how women can exchange perfectionism for peace, performance for presence, and spiritual striving for a gentler, more intimate relationship with Jesus. Through the imagery of the vine and branches in John 15, practical rhythms of abiding, and her REST framework—release, embrace, surrender, and transform—Christine reminds us that Jesus isn’t asking us to work harder to earn His love. He is inviting us to remain with Him, receive His grace, and love others from the overflow of His presence.

Stop Striving and Start Abiding with Christine Hoy

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