3952 Are You Chasing the Wrong Part of the Heart?
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Marriage. A word that conjures images of bliss, partnership, and forever—but also confusion, frustration, and unexpected challenges. When two people say, “I do,” it isn’t just a promise to love; it’s an entry into a complicated dance of needs, expectations, and realities. And somewhere along the way, you might find yourself wondering: Are you chasing the wrong part of the heart? Let’s be real—too many people step into marriage thinking it’s all about them. They want their partner’s role to serve their needs, validate their feelings, and eliminate inconveniences. Desire to be...
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3951 Prepare the Way
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When your children are little, parenting feels all-consuming. Overwhelm doesn't even seem like a fitting word, yet you’re hands-on from feeding to teaching to fixing. Every day is full of immediate needs, constant crisis management, and unconditional love sprinkled throughout. It’s easy to believe that how you prepare the way means just getting them through those early years. But then, they grow. They move into adolescence, young adulthood, and beyond—and suddenly the kind of parenting required shifts. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the...
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3950 Choose What You Carry Forward
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So much in life is left in the trenches of what we lost or what didn't make it. Success can leave scars as much as failures. But the sting is always greater when something does not go your way. Yet, that's not how your story gets to end. There is joy in the morning, and you get to choose what you carry forward. That choice isn’t because of how much you know or the wit you’ve picked up along the way—though those add richness to your journey. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s because your power lies in what you decide to hold...
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3949 Lean Into Leverage
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If you have a life where everything is perfectly aligned—ideal schedule, boundless energy, and endless resources—great. This isn’t for you. But for the rest of us? Especially when it comes to healthy living, the reality is messier, more complicated, and rarely perfect. So, instead of getting caught up in the magnitude of all the things 'health,' maybe it's all about how you lean into leverage. And not the leverage you are probably thinking of. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . That’s why chasing some ideal “health” picture rarely...
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3948 Play YOUR Game Always!
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It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle: where you’re going, what you need to do next, and—most dangerously—what everyone else is doing. When the pressure piles up, it’s tempting to look sideways, to compare your progress, your strategy, or your style to those around you. But if you want to reach places you haven’t been, you have to play YOUR game always! That means something simple yet incredibly powerful: show up as YOU every single day. No noise, no side distractions, no sneaky comparison traps. Just your game on your terms. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...
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3947 Why Fear Is Not What's Holding You Back
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Fear has a sneaky way of showing up and rallying an entire battalion of emotions. Doubt, anxiety, indecision, frustration—they all line up behind fear, forming an invisible yet impenetrable wall that paralyzes you from moving forward. So, have you ever wondered why fear is not what's holding you back? When those wall feels high, your first instinct might be to bulldoze through with brute force. Push harder. Hustle nonstop. Throw all your energy at the problem until something breaks. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . But here’s where most...
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3946 Find Peace in the Midst of Troubles
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Troubles come to all of us—and how we handle them defines our peace and effectiveness. Sarah Young’s insight from Jesus Calling drives this home: "Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times, whereas you are meant to go through them only when they actually occur." You can find peace in the midst of troubles. This truth challenges a common tendency—to ruminate on problems long before (or after) they happen, replaying them in our minds like a broken record. Instead, God calls us to a different way of handling struggle, a way rooted in trust, courage, and rest....
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3945 The Heartbeat of a Powerhouse Marriage
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Marriage isn’t about becoming one person. It’s about two whole individuals choosing to grow together in a way that creates something far stronger than the sum of its parts. But the reality? That kind of connection doesn’t come easy. It takes diligent, ongoing effort for each spouse to develop themselves as confident individuals, and then to intentionally build a relationship that thrives on shared purpose and deep connection. That's the heartbeat of a powerhouse marriage. Consider Dan and Joanne Miller. Dan Miller, the New York Times Best-Selling author who passed two years ago, left a...
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3944 Love Them More Than It Hurts
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Why do our children challenge us so much that it strangles our hearts? Raising kids is tough on parents; who cares about how the kids feel? Yet we deeply care about them. However, it's during those difficult times that we learn to love them more than it hurts. Raising kids is brutal sometimes. On the surface, it might seem like parents should just lay down the rules, set boundaries, and move on. But if it were that simple, parenting wouldn’t tear us up so deeply. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . So why do our kids challenge us in ways that...
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3943 Give Up What Doesn't Work
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Imagine this for a moment: You’re gearing up for the Super Bowl of your life. Every move calculated, every drill intentional, every moment optimized. Would you spend time doing things that don’t work—things that have brought you zero results? Of course not. You’d double down on what delivers every single time. So why not give up what doesn't work? So why, in the everyday game of life and business, do we cling so stubbornly to habits, strategies, or mindsets that have proven ineffective? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . The...
info_outlineWhat would happen if you stopped changing everything all the time to start fresh? Instead, you embrace your current reality and hold on to the seeds you already planted. Begin where you stand.
Whatever journey you're on with personal growth and self-improvement, the idea of starting from scratch can feel daunting. You become exhausted or overwhelmed before you even begin.
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With so much advice on radical transformations and overnight successes, it's easy to overlook the power of beginning right where you are.
The key is understanding sustainable progress and lasting change.
In shorter terms-- Create your now!
As renowned philosopher Dr. John Demartini once said, "The foundation for everything you do in life is based on relationships. Begin with the relationship you have with yourself."
This sentiment beautifully encapsulates the essence of starting from where you stand – acknowledging and nurturing the resources and opportunities that are already present in your life.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Focus on what is right before you!
To focus on what is right before you, consider these three simple yet impactful steps:
1. Practice Gratitude: Take a moment each day to appreciate the blessings and lessons in your current situation. Gratitude helps shift your perspective towards abundance and allows you to see opportunities where you might have seen challenges. What do you know? What can you use and extend based on what you have? Gratitude helps to set your barometer to see what's possible in the work you're already doing.
2. Set Realistic Goals: Instead of aiming for drastic changes or unattainable outcomes, set small, achievable goals that align with your current circumstances. Incremental progress builds momentum and keeps you motivated along the way. You may be a big dreamer. But dreams take time. So, set those goals that help you gain momentum every day.
3. Embrace Your Journey: Accept that growth is a continuous process and that setbacks and obstacles are part of the path to success. Don't accept shortcuts. Embrace every experience as a valuable lesson that contributes to your growth and resilience. As you learn and grow, you are gaining territory that leads you closer to your dreams.
"In a world obsessed with reinvention, remember that true growth often comes from nurturing the seeds already planted." ~ Kristianne Wargo
This mindset shift can transform how you approach challenges and opportunities, empowering you to make sustained progress towards your goals. It's flexing that consistency component.
Remember, you are not re-starting; you are beginning where you stand. By focusing on what is right in front of you, you can cultivate a mindset of gratitude, set realistic goals, and embrace your journey with authenticity and resilience.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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