3928 What If Forward Progress Requires Forgiveness?
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Every New Year arrives heavy with promises! However, let’s be honest, you've gotta fair share of frustration, too. For millions, those well-meaning resolutions quickly unravel, leaving behind guilt and the familiar cycle of “I failed again.” But the harsh truth is that pushing yourself to “fix” every flaw with iron willpower only sets up a battle you can’t win long-term. So what if forward progress requires forgiveness in your healthy living? Well-being doesn’t emerge from beating yourself into a different person. Yet all too often, that’s exactly the approach New Year’s...
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3927 Get Back Up!
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You're probably all too familiar with the grinding season—the one where your to-do list feels like Mount Everest, your energy dips, and then the holidays roll in like a relentless tide. It’s the time when surviving feels like a win. But what if you didn’t just survive? What if you conquered this season with your heart still beating loud and your goals clearly in view? Get back up! Here’s the truth: heart and hustle aren’t enemies of your well-being; they’re the secret weapons for a life that’s full without breaking you. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded...
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3926 How to Honor Your Past and Prepare for the Present
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Every December, most of us find ourselves trapped in the chaos—exhausted, overwhelmed, and haunted by a list of unfinished goals. This is the time for closing the chapter: how to honor your past and prepare for the present. Our minds scramble through the mess of failures and successes alike, begging for answers that never seem to come. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . But here’s the truth: fear does not have to freeze you in place. You were created to move forward, to step boldly into what’s next. The power lies in embracing the new...
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3925 Anchor Your Joy in What Lasts
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As the final Sunday of the year fades into twilight, it carries with it a weight that feels heavy for many—a mix of reflection, regret, relief, and even anticipation. Life never promised a smooth journey. Each year comes with its own share of battles, setbacks, and moments when the road feels unbearably steep. But struggles don’t have the final say on your joy or hope. Anchor your joy in what lasts. Far too often, we let our circumstances dictate how we feel—a volatile foundation for anything lasting. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...
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3924 Reflect, Reconnect, and Reignite Your Marriage
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The end of the year is more than just a calendar checkpoint. It’s an invitation for you to pause and take stock of your journey together; how to reflect, reconnect, and reignite your marriage. After years of shared experiences, it’s easy to let presence slip through the cracks, assuming love just happens. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . The truth is, unconditional love doesn’t appear by accident. It demands intentional reflection, connection, and the willingness to serve each other daily. Take this moment to look back—not to...
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3923 Christmas is Over—Now What?
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Christmas has come and gone. The lights are turned off, the wrapping paper has been tossed, and the house finally breathes again. Christmas is over—now what? Yet, the heart of the season—the faith, the gratitude, the connection—doesn’t have to fade with the decorations. This is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the moments that really mattered. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . What surprised you about your family’s heart this Christmas? Was there a new spark of gratitude? A fresh sense of wonder? Maybe a quiet...
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3922 God's Presence Among Us
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Every so often, a story comes along that changes everything—then turns right around and changes your life. The birth of Jesus is one of those stories. But far from being a quaint holiday tradition or a distant fairy tale, this is the moment God interrupted history to say, “I’m with you.” For centuries, prophets declared this truth. Now, it’s no longer about pages of ancient text—it’s about the real, raw presence of God in your life today; God's presence among us. This isn’t a story you watch from the sidelines. It’s an invitation to step into the heart of a divine plan that...
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3921 A Sacred Stillness
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Christmas Eve. For many, it’s the crescendo of the holiday whirlwind—the last-minute preparations, wrapping, cooking, and hosting. But it doesn’t have to be that way, not when you have a sacred stillness. Amid the busyness, Christmas Eve offers a sacred invitation: to pause, to be still, to receive rest and renewal. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Psalm 46:10 reminds us, “Be still, and know that I am God.” At what point are you going to release your anxious grip on the season’s frenzy and rest in something bigger? Think about...
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3920 Find Joy When Life Feels Messy
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Christmas Eve is nearly here, and for many of us, the holiday season carries a mixed bag of emotions. The bright lights and festive songs promise joy, but behind the scenes, life might feel messy, exhausting, and overwhelming. When weariness weighs down your mind, body, and spirit, it’s natural to default to the easiest option—often kind of numb survival that distances you from what really matters. Yet, you can still find joy when life feels messy. You get out of life what you put into it. When you choose to lean into the beauty amid the chaos, you reclaim the heart of Christmas—the...
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3919 How to See Straight When the World is Spinning
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The holiday season should bring joy and meaning. Yet, all too often, it feels like the world is spinning faster than ever. Sometimes it's hard knowing how to see straight when the world is spinning. That's where the pressures are mounting, events piling up, and endless distractions keep pulling your attention every which way. A spinning top is a real thing, even if you don't want to admit it. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . When everything around you is out of control, how do you stay grounded in what matters? How do you still make an...
info_outlineIt's so easy to get in our own way that all we can see is our faults, failures, and flaws. If that is the set of lenses you wear, how can you see anything else? Fight to win!
You have got to get beyond your own self. You have to get out of your own way. Don't fall into the trap of fear of moving forward, to take a chance, to jump even higher.
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You can't predict what will happen daily, but you can choose how you respond to what comes at you.
I played basketball in high school-- but that was in P.E. class. I was not on any team, just in the class, because it was required. Now, the only sport I really liked was ice skating, so you can imagine my lack of enthusiasm to play anything, let alone basketball.
One day, the ball came at me so fast that a blink would make anyone miss. There I was, the one who had her hand not placed to receive the throw, and my finger was broken.
As a musician, this was devastating. I could feel all the goals and dreams I wanted begin to slip away.
But the fight came when I decided to win by navigating my way through the detour. Did you know you can play an open-hole flute with a splint on your ring finger?
I made the choice to figure out how to survive the fall and fight to win!
The K.I.S.S. ~ Fight to win!
Are you doing what you need to do in this season of life? Are you having those tough conversations first with yourself and then with those who need to have them with you?
You can keep moving forward when the walls around you are crumbling.
So what are you waiting for? What is really holding you back?
What can you do today to impact tomorrow?
And don't give me the song and dance that says, "You're too busy or you don't have time." I've been on that train many times before. And if you choose to stay on that train, you will take all of your dreams and bury them with you when you're six feet under.
But at this moment, you can make a decision that will turn the tide. You can calm the chaos in your head and focus on the next step in your heart so you can fight to win.
Let's get real and raw! What really matters that deserves your attention? In other words, where are you going to fight to win?
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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Music by Mandisa - Overcomer
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Song Title: Overcomer
Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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