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Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Grow Together: Group Coaching for Lasting Gratitude Habits

Today I’m introducing our group coaching sessions designed specifically for the Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge.

Join weekly meetings where we’ll share strategies, tackle obstacles together, and help each other build lasting habits of thankfulness.

Your heart is the seat of your decisions, the seat of your emotions and the seat of your actions. So every day for 70 days—-from Friday, September 19, 2025 – Thursday November 27, 2025

I’m going to do 3 simple things.

Choose to give thanks
Feel grateful for what I give thanks for
Show appreciation for what I feel gratitude for

And I invite you to do the same.

I’m Trevor Lund, the Creative Storyteller at https://revtrev.com, the founder of Live LIGHT Academy at https://livelight.ca and your host inside the Live LIGHT Cascade Chalet http://revtrev.link/chalet If you want to catch me live, on YouTube go to https://revtrev.com/tv or do to Facebook at https://revtrev.com/fb and like and set notification to catch me live there or follow on X at https://revtrev.com/x and be notified there. I what to help you give thanks with your whole heart https://revtrev.link/heart

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Ready for extra support? Join our group coaching sessions during the Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge! These weekly meetings provide hands-on guidance as you build strong habits of thankfulness alongside others on the same journey.

We’ll discuss common obstacles, share strategies for staying motivated, and encourage each other every step of the way. Group coaching is a great way to deepen your experience—especially if you want real-time feedback or just enjoy learning with others. Secure your spot today and be part of a supportive group committed to growing in gratitude together!

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Grow Together: Group Coaching for Lasting Gratitude Habits

Introduction: Why Gratitude Habits Are Most Powerful in Community

Gratitude has the power to transform lives. It shifts our mindset, strengthens relationships, and builds resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Yet, as simple as gratitude sounds, making it a consistent habit can be tough. Old patterns, busy schedules, and moments of stress often get in the way. If you’ve ever started a gratitude journal and stopped after a few days, you’re not alone.

What if you didn’t have to do it alone?

Group coaching is a proven way to build lasting gratitude habits—providing structure, support, and accountability so your thankfulness thrives long after the initial spark. That’s why the Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge offers dedicated group coaching sessions to help you not just start, but sustain gratitude for life.

What Is Group Coaching for Gratitude?

Group coaching brings people together under the guidance of an experienced coach or facilitator. Unlike solo self-help or even one-on-one coaching, group sessions offer a unique mix of personal attention and community wisdom.

During the Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge, group coaching means:

Weekly virtual meetings led by Trevor or a certified coach
Focused lessons and practical exercises
Real-time discussion and sharing in a safe space
Personalized feedback and encouragement
Accountability built into every session
Access to a supportive network of fellow gratitude seekers

Whether you’re new to gratitude or looking to deepen your practice, group coaching provides the tools and environment needed for real change.

Why Group Coaching Works: The Science and the Heart

1. Accountability Fuels Consistency

It’s easy to skip a day or forget a new habit when you’re on your own. In a group setting, knowing others are counting on you boosts your motivation. Weekly check-ins keep everyone on track.

2. Shared Wisdom Multiplies Growth

We all bring different experiences to the table. Hearing how others practice gratitude in their lives—from overcoming setbacks to celebrating small wins—opens your eyes to new methods and perspectives.

3. Safe Space for Honest Reflection

Group coaching creates an atmosphere of trust. You can share struggles and victories without fear of judgment. This vulnerability is key for breaking old patterns and embracing new ones.

4. Positive Energy Is Contagious

Gratitude grows when it’s shared. Celebrating together amplifies joy; supporting each other during hard times builds resilience.

5. Structure and Guidance

A skilled coach leads each session with proven frameworks—so you’re not just talking about gratitude but practicing it with intention and clarity.

How Group Coaching Fits Into the Live LIGHT Challenge

The Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge is built on three pillars: daily reflection, guided learning, and community support. Group coaching sits at the centre of this model—providing weekly momentum that keeps you engaged and growing.

How it works:

Weekly Sessions: Meet with your group (online) once a week for 50 minutes.
Theme-Based Learning: Each session covers a key topic—such as overcoming negativity, expressing thanks in relationships, or celebrating progress.
Action Steps: Coaches provide exercises designed to fit into your daily life.
Progress Tracking: Review your wins, challenges, and insights with the group.
Ongoing Support: Ask questions and get feedback between sessions via forums or messaging.

Whether you join one session or participate throughout all 70 days, group coaching helps cement gratitude as a lasting habit.

Group Coaching Topics

Here’s a sample of the first 7 sessions

Week 1: Choosing Gratitude Daily

Explore your “why” for choosing gratitude
Learn simple practices to start each day with thankfulness
Share intentions with the group for accountability

Week 2: Gratitude for Simple Things

Practice mindfulness techniques to spot good moments
Discuss obstacles to noticing positivity
Challenge: Keep a daily “gratitude snapshot” journal

Week 3: Feeling Grateful Emotionally

Explain difference between thinking gratitude and feeling it emotionally.
Discuss how gratitude impacts family, work, and friendships
Group exercise: Share one relationship you want to nurture through thankfulness

Week 4: Expressing Appreciation

I Importance of active gratitude—speaking or acting on thankfulness.
Learn why you may hold back from showing appreciation and how to fix it
Support each other in tough moments with encouraging words

Week 5: Gratitude in Challenges

Discuss how gratitude can bring perspective and strength in hardship.
Emphasis on feeling gratitude over deciding to give thanks.
Support each other by sharing how has gratitude changed your view of adversity.

Week 6: Gratitude for Relationships

Emphasize valuing relationships as a key source of gratitude.
Share stories of appreciation for family, friends, or colleagues.
Hear how others and share yourself how you show gratitude to people who support or inspire you

Week 7: Gratitude and Being Present

Connect being present practice with deepening gratitude awareness.
Share how being present help you notice things to be grateful for
Learn from others what mindfulness practices help them stay connected to gratitude.

What Makes Live LIGHT Group Coaching Special?

Experienced Leadership

Sessions are led by Trevor who understands both the value of habit formation and the heart of spiritual growth. You get expert guidance rooted in biblical wisdom (like Psalm 138:1) and practical psychology.

Safe & Supportive Environment

Respect is core; every member’s journey matters. Confidentiality is honoured so everyone can share freely. You get a safe space to self-express your thoughts, feelings and emotions without judgement, criticism or condemnation. There is no replay of the group coaching sessions.

Flexible Participation

Join live sessions or catch up on replays if your schedule is tight. Access all resources at your pace.

Lifetime Community Access

Your connection doesn’t end after 70 days—you can return for future sessions, workshops, or simply check in when you need encouragement.

How Does Accountability Work in Group Coaching?

Accountability is woven throughout every session:

Progress Updates: Each meeting begins with personal check-ins—what went well, what was hard.
Commitment Setting: End each session by naming one gratitude action for the coming week.
Gentle Reminders: Coaches follow up (via email or forums) to keep motivation high.
Peer Support: Members encourage one another between sessions.
Celebration of Milestones: Mark progress together at key points (21 days in, halfway through, completion).

This structure makes it much harder to slip back into old habits—and much easier to keep moving forward.

Real-Life Applications: How Group Coaching Changes Lives

Let’s imagine how two members might experience group coaching:

Maria always struggled with negative self-talk. In her group coaching sessions, she learned how others reframe setbacks with gratitude. Sharing her own wins—and hearing encouragement from peers—helped her break old patterns.

James felt isolated during stressful times at work. Through weekly calls, he discovered practical ways to express appreciation to colleagues and family. The accountability of the group kept him consistent; now gratitude is part of his daily routine.

These stories show that group coaching isn’t just about learning—it’s about transformation through shared experience.

Frequently Asked Questions About Group Coaching

Q: Do I need prior experience with gratitude practice?
No! Groups welcome everyone—from beginners to seasoned practitioners.

Q: What if I miss a session?
Replays are not available; but catch up anytime. Coaches also offer notes so you stay informed.

Q: What’s the commitment?
Attend weekly sessions (live or replay), complete simple exercises between meetings, and check in with peers if possible.

Q: Is this faith-based only?
The approach draws from biblical wisdom but focuses on universal themes of thankfulness—open to all backgrounds.

Q: Is there an extra cost?
Group coaching may be part of a premium challenge package; see revtrev.link/thanks for details.

Tips for Maximizing Your Group Coaching Experience

Show Up Regularly: Consistency builds trust—and habits.
Share Honestly: Vulnerability helps everyone grow; celebrate wins and admit struggles.
Encourage Others: A kind word goes a long way.
Complete Exercises: Try every prompt—even if it feels awkward at first.
Reflect Weekly: Journal about what you learned or noticed each session.
Celebrate Milestones: Mark progress together; collective celebration boosts motivation.
Return Often: Lifetime access means you can come back anytime—for refresher sessions or ongoing support.

How Group Coaching Fits With Other Challenge Activities

For best results:

Pair group coaching with daily blog highlights for deep reflection.
Join live casts for real-time inspiration.
Listen to podcasts on-the-go for extra encouragement.
Connect in forums for extra peer support.

This multi-layered approach helps reinforce gratitude from every angle—making it part of who you are.

Why Choose Group Coaching Over Going Solo?

Solo journaling is valuable—but most people lose momentum over time. Group coaching offers:

Built-in accountability
Shared wisdom from diverse experiences
Structured learning and growth
Positive energy from collective celebration
Support during setbacks

It’s the difference between struggling alone and thriving together.

Final Thoughts: Grow Together for Lifelong Gratitude

Building lasting gratitude habits is a journey—one that’s richer when shared. The Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge’s group coaching program gives you tools, structure, and community so thankfulness becomes second nature. Whether you’re starting fresh or restarting after setbacks, group support makes all the difference.

If you’re ready for more joy, resilience, and positivity in your life—and want friends cheering you on along the way—group coaching is your next step.

Monday, 13 May 2024

Will you RISK for Real Community?

Will you RISK for Real Community? When God calls us to himself, he calls us to community. It’s a community that is encouraging, refreshing, comforting, attracts Holy Spirit and makes love easy. We can’t ignore it during a difficult season and we can let this time purify it even more for us. Learn how in Will you RISK for Real Community?

Trevor H Lund is the founder of Live LIGHT Academy at https://livelight.ca and the Chief Storyteller at https://revtrev.com Subscribe and set notifications on https://revtrev.com/tv for past videos and live casts and https://revtrev.com/radio to subscribe to his podcast wherever you listen.

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Ephesians 4:14-32 NLT 14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. 15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. 16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. 17 With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. 18 Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. 19 They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity. 20 But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. 25 So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. 26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.”[a] Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 for anger gives a foothold to the devil. 28 If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. 29 Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own,[b] guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Back in 2021, When we first went into lock down I really felt I had to watch myself. I knew there would be decisions made out of fear and that I needed to make my own decisions based out of faith. I felt it was right for me not to die for the right to gather together to look at the back of each others heads. I knew we would be tested to have real community.

It can’t be about the show. It’s all about the go.

The Problem with RISK

The problem is that we have settled for superficial relationships. Most of us don’t know what real community is or why it’s so important for us. Most of us have been hurt in the past when we’ve risked ourselves. Most of us have little interest in putting ourselves out there to get hurt again.

Does it really matter?

Yes, it matters. It’s in real community we have wisdom (Ephesians 3:10 ) It’s in real community we get encouragement (Philemon 1:7) It’s in real community we have comfort (2 Corithians 1:4), it’s in real community we are challenge (Romans 14:19).

If we don’t choose to fight for real community we’ll lose the value of meeting together at all.

Our fight isn’s against decisions by politicians. It’s not against civil servants who implement those decisions. It’s not even against a virus or an authority that works from a stronghold of fear.

Our fight is against our ignorance, our experience and our compliancy.

We don’t know how good community can be.

We have all been hurt in community.

We’re not interested in putting the effort to build real community.

It can’t be about the show. It’s all about the go.

My Story about RISK

I was challenged before the pandemic to look at myself. I joined a coaching challenge put on by the guy who trained me to be a coach. He talked about being in a mastermind group to help develop his own business and meet his own goals.

I was intrigued by the idea …but had reservations. My health wasn’t doing that well and I didn’t know if I could follow through on commitments. I didn’t know who I could mesh with. I didn’t like the idea of accountability without pre-existing relationship.

But I did some investigation and I prayed about it and I asked some people about it. And I settled on the idea of meeting with one person - primarily because I had trouble meeting with more than one person at other times in my life. I was wanting to avoid conflicts in schedules and triangulation and thought one person would be a better experiment to try.

But who would I ask?

I’m a pastor or a coach to just about everyone I know. It is really hard for me to think about relationships I have had where I wasn’t the pastor or the coach. Even if that’s not how other people know me, it’s what my relationships become at some point.

For a time I was really at a loss.

I prayed about it and no one really jumped into my mind.

But I kept praying about it and one day I remembered someone from my past. As I thought about him, it became more and more obvious. I talked to Karen about approaching him and she thought it was a good idea. So just before we went to New Zealand I emailed him and we met on WhatsApp.

We had a great conversation before it got awkward. I basically asked him, “Will you be my friend.”

But wouldn’t you know it, God was making some huge changes in his life and he thought is would be great to meet together regularly and talk about all that he was doing as well.

What if?

It’s going to get awkward. It may be embarrassing. It often is uncomfortable.

It can’t be about the show. It’s all about the go.

But what if God is teaching His church the value of “when two or three are gathered in His name”?

What if it’s not about getting people into the doors of the church but it’s more about helping us all transform more and more into the image of Christ?

What if It’s not about the show, but it’s all about the go.

What if we marry the ideas

“When Christ calls us to Himself He calls us to community”

And

“When Christ calls us to Himself He bids us come and die”?

You see if community is saying “hi” and “how was your week” and then sharing the experience of looking at the back of someone else’s head - there is no reason for us to die to ourselves. There is no reason for us to become more and more like Jesus.

But when community is real community and you weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice and you get refreshed as you refresh others and you get blessed as you are blessing then transformation becomes inevitable.

You don’t need a large group to do that. In fact a large group hinders that type of spiritual growth. The way we do “church” has been the best way to transfer knowledge for almost 2000 years. One speaker and bunch of listeners - it hasn’t changed since the Greeks.

Today, podcasting has become an even more efficient way to transfer knowledge as it is assessable whenever there is a demand. You don’t have to show up Sunday morning. You no longer need to gather to acquire knowledge.

But community cannot not be simply about transferring knowledge. Christian community must be about transformation and that gets us back to the “where two or three are gathered.”

Jesus said,

Matthew 18:19-20 (HCSB) Again, I assure you: If two of you on earth agree about any matter that you pray for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there among them.”

When two or three of us meet together, we bring the authority of heaven to earth.

I’m going to let Bill Johnson’s thoughts come in here - Play video - Salt of the Earth

Imagine the RISK

Do you have have someone who you can agree with in prayer? Do you know they have your back to see God’s plans for you take place?

What would it feel like to have a relationship like that?

What would you risk to have a relationship like that?

How to have REAL Relationships Tool

RISK

R - Remember to Honour

I - Invite Wisdom. Ignore criticism.

S - Spirit led and Spirit empowered

K - Know when you refresh others you will yourself be refreshed.

Let’s unpack this...

R - Remember to Honour

In any real community honour is required. It’s looking out for someone’s needs ahead of your own. It’s calling out the gold you see in their lives. It is listening before speaking. It’s speaking the very words of God. It is choosing to be unoffendable AND authentic.

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10 (NLT)

I - Invite Wisdom. Ignore criticism.

Wisdom is applied knowledge. Together we have the mind of Christ. What is wisdom?

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18 (NLT)

When it comes to criticism I’ve learned If I’m not looking for advice from someone I won’t let any criticism from them live rent-free in my head.

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:2

S - Spirit led and Spirit empowered

When 2 or 3 are gathered in His name, it’s not just about accountability or commissary. It needs to be spirit led and empowered.

If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11 HCSB

K - Know when you refresh others you will yourself be refreshed.

Pray to both be a blessing and to be blessed. Look to be a blessing AND to be blessed.

The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)

The Challenge

Are you wanting a real community where 2 or 3 are gathered in His name?

Start asking God who you should approach.

Obey what you feel Him leading you to do.

You’re going to have to risk being awkward. But it is entirely worth it.

Going forward

Going forward as a church we need to recognize and celebrate and facilitate the two or three gathering in His name. It is the strength of the church. The power of agreement is real. We need to work with Holy Spirit to help transform the world around us.

Will you RISK for Real Community?

It can’t be about the show. It’s all about the go.

Father, I thank you that you give us wisdom when we ask for it. I thank you that you empower us to accomplish every good work prompted by faith. I pray Lord you’ll strengthen the encouragement in the relationships that are already gathering. I pray you’ll eliminate obstacles for those that want to meet but haven’t been able to regularly. I ask you’ll bring people to mind for those of us who have no idea who to partner with. I pray you’ll put people in our path if we really have no one of wisdom we can meet with. Thank you Father you will finish the good work started in us. Help us in Jesus name. Amen.

Carpe Vitae!

Friday, 26 April 2024

Live LIGHT Loop for Friday, April 26, 2024

The Live LIGHT LOOP celebrates all things Live LIGHT - including the books, and courses, and resources, and community and coaching that can be found on https://livelight.ca/

Trevor H Lund is the founder of Live LIGHT Academy at https://livelight.ca and the Chief Storyteller at https://revtrev.com. Subscribe and set notifications on https://revtrev.com/tv for past videos and live casts and https://revtrev.com/radio to subscribe to his podcast wherever you listen.

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This is the Live LIGHT Loop for Friday, April 26, 2024.

I’m Trevor Lund the Content Creator at https://RevTrev.com and the Founder of Live LIGHT Academy on https://LiveLIGHT.ca.

What about you?

You were created to walk with God in the garden in the cool of the day. Sin came into the world and you bore the consequences. Jesus came and reversed the curse and took your place and invited you to take His yoke that is easy and burden that is light. You are a child of God creation longs to be revealed. You are a living light. Don’t conform but be transformed, so you can have peace and joy and hope at all times and in every situation.

How Can I HELP?

Live LIGHT Academy has books and courses and resources and community and coaching to help you not conform but be transformed so you can have peace and hope and joy at all times and in every situation. What I create always needs to HELP - Honour, Empower, be Life-giving and Pleasing to God

How do I self-identify?

I am a wisdom loving, knowledge sharing, God marvelling, life celebrating, kingdom living, soul healing, Lord seeking, gift imparting, Spirit flowing, grace knowing, irenic follower of the Way. I hold you capable and Holy Spirit trustable to finish the good work He's started in you.

What Am I working on?

Updating Live LIGHT Above the Negativity with your Whole Heart Course - https://revtrev.link/bless Preparing the Above the Negativity Tools Campaign.

Newest Blog post

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Sneak Peek at the Take Captive Every Thought Tool https://revtrev.com/livecasts/sneak-peek-at-the-take-captive-every-thought-tool/
Move Forward Following the Ancient Paths https://revtrev.com/living-light/move-forward-following-the-ancient-paths/

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Carpe Vitae!

Friday, 19 April 2024

Live LIGHT Loop for Friday, April 19, 2024

The Live LIGHT LOOP celebrates all things Live LIGHT - including the books, and courses, and resources, and community and coaching that can be found on https://livelight.ca/

Trevor Lund is the founder of Live LIGHT Academy at https://livelight.ca and the Content Creator at https://revtrev.com Check out https://revtrev.com/tv for past videos and live casts and https://revtrev.com/radio to subscribe to his podcast wherever you listen.

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