Issue: 1.1: Welcome to The Refiner's Edge
You were made for more. And deep down... you know it!
There’s a place between where you are and where you were meant to be.
A space between who you’ve been… and who you’re becoming.
That space is sacred.
That space is the edge.
And if you’re here, you’ve probably been living close to it for a while now.
✨ This is The Refiner’s Edge
This newsletter isn’t for people who want to coast.
It’s for those who want to grow with intention — spiritually, emotionally, and purposefully.
It’s for men and women who:
Feel a quiet pull toward something deeper
Are tired of surface-level success that leaves the soul empty
Want to live from the inside out — in alignment, not just in motion
💎 Why "The Refiner’s Edge"?
In Scripture, God is called a Refiner — one who purifies precious metal by fire.
“He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver…”
— Malachi 3:3
But here’s what I’ve learned through fire, failure, and grace:
The refining doesn’t happen in the spotlight.
It happens in the stillness, the silence, the surrender.
It happens in the questions you don’t want to ask… and the courage it takes to answer them.
This is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about rediscovering the version of you that was there all along — beneath the fear, the perfectionism, the disappointment, and the noise.
🧭 What to Expect from This Newsletter
Every few weeks, you’ll receive:
A personal, soul-stirring reflection
A challenge or action step to move you forward
A journal or prayer prompt
Scripture and spiritual insight
And sometimes… the gentle, uncomfortable nudge you didn’t know you needed
These reflections are part of the coaching journey — not a replacement for it. Think of them as a companion for the quiet hours and brave mornings.
You don’t have to be a coaching client to benefit from this space.
But you do have to want more than motivation. You have to want mastery.
The kind of mastery that starts on your knees, with an open heart and an honest mind.
🔥 The Invitation
If you’re willing to pause… reflect… and step forward with intention,
then The Refiner’s Edge is for you.
Not every post will be public. Some will be just for paid subscribers — those who are ready to invest in growth with the seriousness it deserves.
But wherever you are on the journey…
whether you’re building, rebuilding, or just trying to breathe…
You are welcome here.
And I’m honored to walk with you.
There’s more to come! I look forward to sharing so much more!
Let’s begin.
— John Henry
Founder, The Refiner’s Edge
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Here is a question for private reflection … or better yet … to share your thoughts about in the comment section below. :)
What’s one shift you’ve made (or want to make) that changed how you show up in your life?