3635 Direction Comes From Action
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As the week drags on, keeping what needs to be done in front of you is hard. The challenges are real. But don't despair when you get to choose, if it's really unfair. Direction comes from action. Your week may be looking totally different than when you set your clocks ahead. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . All the hours filled with struggles and troubles because you are trying to live your best life is exhausting. Yet, why pull back and settle in? You are made for more. And if you stay frustrated and discouraged and focus less...
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3634 Do Fitness Gadgets Tell the Truth?
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Living a healthy lifestyle has its own set of rules: diligence, consistency, and intentional actions. Honesty is the name of the game, and it includes all the stuff you need to reach your goals. So the question is: Do fitness gadgets tell the truth? Now, I'm sure you're thinking, how can they not? They are digital products running on an operating system that tracks health and fitness. There's no way where they can't work. What can be wrong? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . In reality, fitness gadgets are only as honest as you are...
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3633 Break Out of Autopilot
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There are not many things that we do over and over again that benefit us. Habits can do you good as well as they can do you bad. Regardless of the season you're in, be intentional with your actions and words. Break out of autopilot. Autopilot is super dangerous! You can think you've got it all under control, only to learn midway that where you are is not where you were going. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . Think about your GPS system. I was playing with my grandson the other day, and he was riding his scooter. At one point, I asked...
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3632 Master Your Attitude with Your Mind
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Making changes requires us to perform different actions and think in a new way. In doing so, you get closer to your goals. Otherwise, you will fight yourself for what isn't possible. Therefore, master your attitude with your mind. Some of the hardest things you and I must do in life is fight our own battles in the head. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . Self-talk is a real thing. And let me just say, it has nothing to do with how crazy you are. What you think about yourself, you will live out. My good friend, It's the real deal in life...
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3631 God Is Our Refuge
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As your days become more than you can handle alone, remember that God's got you! It says in Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Have you ever been in trouble? Have you ever thought you might be close to the end? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . We have all experienced that feeling of living life on our own. So many things piling up around us that we feel like we are coming to a breaking point. However, I want to remind you that you are not alone. He is there for you ALL the time. Now,...
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3630 How to Love in a One-Sided Marriage
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In marriage, there are sweet moments of honeymoons, celebrations, and birthdays. As two become one over the years, many things shift, including who loves more or less. How to love in a one-sided marriage. Let's be real. Neither of you loves the same way. Neither of you show up committed in the same way. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . However, you both love each other uniquely, and at times, it can feel like you are doing everything. Then the questions begin: Why can't he love me more? Why can't he see what he's doing wrong? Why do...
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3629 Stretch Them So You Don't Shrink Them
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Raising kids can be the pits sometimes. You want to do everything for them, but they still don't get it. Why can't they do what we teach? Remember, as a parent, you are called to stretch them so you don't shrink them. How has your week gone with the kids? Or maybe you're without them, but you are never not a parent. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . Once a parent, always a parent. So, how do you communicate with your children? Do you get mad because that's the only way to get their attention? Or do you speak in whispers to draw them...
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3628 Break the Box
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When life gives you lemons, make scrumptious lemonade with mint. Who you are in your everyday matters. Stop pretending everything is okay. You can't live life in the confines of your limitations. Break the box! So much of our days are filled with the habits that keep us stuck in our comfort zones. We cozy up to the yelling and screaming because we know how to handle it. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . But what if you woke up and decided that yelling and screaming isn't going to happen? Would that change your day? Would that change...
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3627 You Are Too Busy For Your Health
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Why does life have to be so challenging? Why do we fight more than we love ourselves? So many questions with a simple answer: you are too busy for your health. Over the past few months, I have been burning the candle at not just two ends but twenty ends. This mama and grandmama was always on the move. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . I mean, who doesn't prioritize your family? But in reality, if all you do is keep pushing yourself deeper and deeper down in the ground, there is little resolve for your comeback. If you haven't...
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3626 Risk Your Heart
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Some of the best gifts to give or receive come from the heart. But so does living your daily life with intentionality and authenticity. Share a bit of your true self. Risk your heart. As much as you think you are showing up ready to live your life well, a lot of times, you are hiding. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at . You act like how you think everyone expects of you, only to be surprised that you really don't know what to do or how to act. In fact, who are you? There are too many rules because you are living someone else's life. What do...
info_outlineDuring the magical season of Christmas, when hearts are full of joy and homes are adorned with lights, it's a perfect opportunity to reflect on the true essence of giving: growing your kids from takers to givers.
Just as God selflessly gave the greatest gift of His Son, Jesus Christ, to the world, we, as parents, can teach our children the transformative power of generosity and service.
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In the spirit of Christmas and the teachings of God, let us guide our children on a journey from being takers to becoming givers, mirroring the ultimate act of love and sacrifice demonstrated by Jesus.
"Christmas is a time to celebrate the gift of love through giving. By nurturing a spirit of generosity in our children, we not only honor the true meaning of this season but also embody the selfless nature of God's love." ~ Kristianne Wargo
The K.I.S.S. ~ Give the gift of giving!
1. Lead by Christ's Example
The story of Christmas begins with the humble birth of Jesus, God's unconditional love for humanity. As parents, we can emulate Christ's teachings by embodying compassion, kindness, and generosity in our daily lives.
"Just as God gave us His greatest gift, we can teach our children to give selflessly to others." ~ Kristianne Wargo
Invite your children to participate in acts of service, such as volunteering at a local shelter, donating toys to underprivileged children, or helping an elderly neighbor decorate for Christmas. Through these actions, children learn to share Christ's love through their deeds.
2. Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit
Christmas is a season of faith, hope, and love, as highlighted in the fruits of the Spirit described in the Bible. Encouraging children to embody these virtues—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—enables them to become vessels of God's grace.
"Teach your children to bear the fruit of the Spirit in their interactions with others, spreading the light of Christ." ~ Kristianne Wargo
Engage your children in crafting handmade cards for the elderly, singing carols at a nursing home, or baking treats for frontline workers. Encourage them to embody the virtues of love, kindness, and joy as they share God's blessings with those around them.
3. Spread the Light of Christ
Just as candles illuminate the darkness, our acts of kindness and generosity can bring hope and warmth to those in need. Inspire your children to be beacons of Christ's light by extending grace, mercy, and love to others.
"Let your children shine brightly with the love of Christ, bringing warmth and comfort to those around them." ~ Kristianne Wargo
Create a family tradition of performing random acts of kindness throughout the Christmas season, such as donating to a charitable cause, delivering meals to the homeless, or expressing gratitude to essential workers. Encourage your children to be channels of God's love and light in a world that needs it most.
Helping children go from takers to givers is a gradual process that requires nurturing, guidance, and continuous reinforcement. In other words, it's not going to happen overnight. So keep repeating the selfless gifts of giving.
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the gift of salvation, may we reflect His love by nurturing a spirit of generosity and service in our children. By following Christ's example, cultivating the fruits of the Spirit, and spreading His light to others, we empower our children to embrace the true meaning of Christmas and embody God's love in all they do.
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Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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