3898 Living Life Out of Order
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
December evenings can feel like a pressure cooker. You scroll through Instagram and see everyoneās lives perfectly arranged: big wins, festive decor, smiling faces. Meanwhile, youāre staring down unfinished projects, mounting fatigue, and that nagging voice telling you youāre behind, failing, or simply out of place. Why does it feel like everyone else is moving forward, while youāre stuck living life out of order? Hereās the hard truth: comparison is a silent peace thief. When you measure your messy, nonlinear reality against othersā carefully curated timelines and highlight reels,...
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3897 HOPE - The Faithfulness of God
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When the future feels shaky and the world seems out of control, hope is often whatās missing. But hereās where you check your pulse: hope is not wishful thinking or vague optimism. Real hope is a confident expectation anchored in the faithfulness of God. Jeremiah 29:11 cuts through the noise: āFor I know the plans I have for you,ā declares the Lord, āplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.ā Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . This verse isnāt a hollow promiseāitās a wild, brave...
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3896 Digging for Gold
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Marriage is no fairy tale without effort. It demands work, dedication, and a clear purpose to turn the ordinary into an extraordinary journey. When that effort wanes, couples find themselves facing the big āDāādivorce. No one wants that outcome. Yet, many walk down the aisle with hope for forever, only to get distracted by the temptation of greener grass elsewhere. But the problem is that they're digging for gold in the wrong places. Picture this: Itās Black Friday, and everyoneās scouring the stores, hunting for the best deals, the quickest wins, the most immediate gratification....
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3895 Raising Kids with Kind Hearts
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Raising kids with kind hearts filled with gratitude feels like an uphill battle these days. Itās no secret that screens dominate their attentionāheads buried in phones and tablets, tuning out the world around them. But it doesn't have to be this way. If we let kids do what they want with technology, many will struggle to grasp what it really means to be kind, respectful, and thankful. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . And hereās the tougher truth: parents arenāt always present either, caught up in their own whirlwind. If both sides...
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3894 The Letter of Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving often nudges us to list the people we appreciateāthe family, friends, mentors, colleagues. But this year, letās flip the script. Before you reach out to thank another, consider turning your gratitude inward. What if today, the letter of thanksgiving you write is to yourself? Think about your yearānot just the surface moments you flash back to, but the quiet stretches, the small triumphs, the unseen acts of kindness you offered without fanfare. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Where has your heart been whole? What parts of...
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3893 Gratitude Creates a Vision for Tomorrow
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Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denials into acceptance chaos into order, confusion into clarity. It makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~ Melody Beattie Gratitude isnāt just about saying āthank you.ā Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Thereās a subtle but powerful difference between being thankful and being grateful. Thankfulness happens in the mind ā itās the polite acknowledgment of something received. Think about the...
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3892 Leave Nothing Behind
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The holidays can stir our hearts, drawing us closer to our thoughts. Don't let the busyness cloud what matters. Leave nothing behind. You are created for greatness! Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . This holiday season, don't let what you think you know be disguised as what matters. Give yourself that space and time. The K.I.S.S. ~ Leave nothing behind! Be brave. Be bold. Be courageous and make a decision to forgive, to love, to share a hug. Life is too precious. So leave nothing behind. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!" ...
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3891 Create Margin To Do What Matters
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Far too often, weāre caught in a relentless cycle of āputting out firesā ā responding to demands, answering endless messages, attending meetings that donāt move the needle. Our days are dictated by everyone elseās priorities. But what if that didnāt have to be your reality? What if you could break free and create margin to do what matters? Imagine this moment as a fork in the road. The old season is burning out, and you're stepping into a new oneāone where you call the shots on your calendar and your energy. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join...
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3890 A Heart of Gratitude
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As the holiday season unfolds around us, the pull of distractions and pressures can easily divert our mind, body, and spirit from the path God desires. Itās a time when expectations run high, and focusing on what truly matters often feels like an uphill battle. But there is one simple yet powerful weapon we can wield to stay grounded: a heart of gratitude. Psalm 118:24 sets the tone perfectly: āThis is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.ā Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Each day is a gift from God,...
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3889 Whatever Happens, Choose Us
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The holiday season ā a time when most expect joy and togetherness ā often arrives wrapped in stress, tension, and expectations that feel impossible to meet. Itās no surprise that fights flare more frequently during this time, as couples get caught in a tug-of-war between family demands, unmet hopes, and sheer exhaustion. The mountain looks too huge to climb. But it doesnāt have to break you or your marriage. Because whatever happens, choose us. What have your holidays looked like before? Are you someone who wants to control everything to minimize the possible chaos? Desire to be...
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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