3930 Intentional Parenting that Moves Mountains
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Every new year brings a fresh chance to hit the reset button — including how you show up as a parent. But let's be real: parenting is hard, exhausting, and often thankless. If you coast through it, thinking your kids will "figure it out," you’re setting everyone up for frustration and chaos. Kids need more than just food and shelter; they need consistent guidance, love, and boundaries; it's intentional parenting that moves mountains. Because when you slack off, what you get is exactly what you put in — kids who push limits, test boundaries, and fill the void left by absent parenting....
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3929 The Best Is Yet To Come
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The first day of a new year holds something rare—a stillness amid the noise, a quiet space where hope and possibility stretch out like an open road. It’s a day wrapped in excitement but tinged with uncertainty. The unknowns can flip the script, spin your stomach, and test your courage. But here’s the beautiful, unshakable truth: The best is yet to come. You might hear this phrase a ton. But it's not just a feel-good phrase. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s a call to show up with presence, grace, and fierce faith. Presence...
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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...
info_outlineThere are moments when shadows loom larger than life itself. The darkness seeps in, enveloping us in its icy grip, whispering doubts and fears, threatening to drown out the light. So, illuminate your shadows.
Just as the night gives way to the dawn, so too can we banish the shadows that haunt us, casting them aside to let the brightness shine through.
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Illuminate your shadows.
When we find ourselves in a season of cold and darkness, it can be easy to succumb to the gloom, letting it seep into our bones and cloud our vision. But we must remember that we hold the power to choose how we show up in the world. We have the strength within us to push back against the darkness and let our inner light shine through.
Doubt and fear, those twin specters that haunt your waking hours and whisper in the silence of the night, have no power over you when you choose to illuminate your shadows.
When you confront your fears head-on, when you shine a light into the darkest corners of your soul, you find that there is nothing to be afraid of. The doubt that once held you in its thrall dissipates like mist in the morning sun, leaving only clarity and confidence in its wake.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Illuminate your shadows!
So, how do we go about illuminating our shadows? How do we banish the darkness and let our light shine through? It starts with awareness, with a willingness to confront the darkness within and acknowledge its presence. Only then can we begin to take the steps necessary to cast aside the shadows that hold us back.
One powerful tool in illuminating our shadows is self-reflection. By turning inward and examining your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs with honesty and compassion, you can begin to uncover the sources of your doubts and fears. Through this process of self-exploration, you can shine a light on the hidden corners of your mind, bringing to light what has been lurking in the shadows.
And don't forget self-compassion. It is important to remember that you are only human, and that doubt and fear are natural parts of the human experience. By treating yourself with kindness and understanding, you can begin to soften the harsh edges of your self-criticism and make room for your light to shine brightly.
Ultimately, to illuminate your shadows is to embrace your own inner light, to recognize the strength and resilience that resides within you. When you choose to confront your fears, banish your doubts, and let your light shine through, you open yourself up to a world of possibility and growth. The darkness may come, but it is in your power to cast it aside and let your light shine bright.
So, dear reader, the next time you find yourself in a season of cold and darkness, remember that you hold the power to illuminate your shadows.
The darkness may be strong, but your passion within is a much brighter spark. Embrace it, nurture it, and let it guide you through the darkest of nights to the brightest of dawns.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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