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” is a figment of the author’s imagination; something or someone who is made up or exists only in the imagination. So why would we use that term to describe real people who walked this earth? In this latest installment of Nika’s ..read more

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 others is, in fact, true. However, the concept of karma, rooted in the idea of reincarnation, is simply a counterfeit of God’s truth. The Law of Measurement tells us that what we give, we will receive back. But it doesn’t always mean we will receive it the way we expected. Join Nika as she takes a deep dive into ..read more

The number one question most new authors have perched on the tip of their tongue when they start their writing journey is “how long does it take to write a book?” It’s a valid question! Having a realistic estimate of how long it will take you to write your manuscript will help you stay on track with your progress and give you a goal to work towards. In this video, I’m sharing my secret formula to calculate a reasonable estimation of your book’s completion date and how long it will really take you to write your manuscript! But be careful not to set a hard and fast deadline for yourself. The ..read more

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 God desires to delight and please us. Using our talents and gifts to bless others is an act of people-pleasing because that blessing is a pleasure to the receiver. In fact, when we make it a goal to people-please, we actually please God through our efforts. And, frien ..read more

Setting practical writing goals starts with understanding where you’re going and when you’d like to arrive. You can’t hope to set achievable goals for yourself along your writing journey if you don’t already have a map laid out in front of you. And when you have a map, you need guideposts to help you figure out how far you have left to go and how far you’ve come at the same time. Truth milestones are your guideposts along your ever-winding writing journey. They are important because they provide hope, encouragement, preparation, and an accurate measurement of your growth as you progress alo ..read more

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 you progress along your path to completion. But you have to know where you’re going and when you’d like to arrive before you can begin setting those milestones into place. Listen in as Nika discusses why these milestones are so important, what they really are, a ..read more

Is God using opposition to strengthen your faith? 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 should go! He’s stretching and strengthening your faith.  And when you choose to lean into faith instead of pulling back in fear, God will reward you for trusting Him even when you couldn’t see why. Watch now to learn how to determine whether God is telling you n ..read more

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 should go! He’s stretching and strengthening your faith.  And when you choose to lean into faith instead of pulling back in fear, God will reward you for trusting Him even when you couldn’t see why. Listen in to learn how to determine whether God is telling you no and what to do when doubt starts creeping in! &n ..read more

Let's talk about how to expand your skillset as a new writer. 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 everything” may be holding you back from experiencing exponential growth! In this video, I’m addressing the sneaky limiting belief that we often think will save us from embarrassment but really holds us back from breaking through. Watch the video now to learn how to combat this lie and expand your skillset as a new writer! The truth will set you free and take you beyond your outer limits! &n ..read more

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 back from breaking through. Listen in to learn how to combat this lie with the truth that will take you beyond your outer limits! Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - How “I’ve Already Tried That” Holds You Back 1:55 - Why We Trust Limiting Beliefs 2:36 - Why We Should Try ..read more