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3603 From Takers to Givers

Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Release Date: 12/06/2024

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Every journey, every success, and every change begins with a seed. Not just a physical seed planted in soil, but the unseen seeds you plant daily through your mindset, words, actions, and choices. You were created on purpose for a purpose, and living into that purpose is the real prize. What you build—your relationships, your business, your character—everything starts as a seed, and it requires intentionality for it to grow. The truth is simple: you will harvest what you sow. The seeds you plant today become the outcomes you face tomorrow. That’s why it’s critical to focus on planting...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

When life pounds hard and hope feels distant, despair and discouragement can grip tightly. It’s easy to believe the story has ended, that the mess and pain will define us permanently. Yet our God is not just the God of beginnings—He’s the God of do-overs. God is constantly moving, always creating new paths where none seem to exist. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Isaiah 43:19 holds a powerful promise: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

When you’re sprinting through life’s endless to-do list, hopping from one task to the next, your brain turns into a cluttered mess. Forget keeping everything straight — even keeping love alive for your spouse can feel like a heavy lift. It’s no surprise emotions run high, patience runs low, and connection takes a hit. So here’s a truth that might sound too simple but can change everything: rest does your heart good. Imagine being so rested that your emotions don’t hijack you. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . You catch yourself...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

As parents, it's hard to know if what we are saying is sticking. Sometimes, we talk in circles and nothing seems to change. Whatever you do, don't give up when your words feel small. You know what it's like to talk in circles, replay the same conversations, and wonder if any of it actually lands. Those moments when your words feel small—like they barely ripple the surface—can shake even the most confident parent. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Because that's when it matters most. When your child needs you, it’s not about your mood,...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Why is it that we rise to the complaints of yesterday only to find ourselves seeking what we want for tomorrow, yet we forget about today? There are new mercies every morning; don't take one more day for granted. Too often, we take this gift for granted, letting it slip through our fingers like water. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s easy to get stuck in the trap of frustration—wishing for different circumstances, a different outcome, or a different life. We convince ourselves that if only things were different “then” we’d be...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Starting roughly in your 30s, your body starts losing muscle mass every year. This isn’t a cosmetic problem—it’s a quality of life issue. Less muscle means lower strength, reduced mobility, slower metabolism, and a higher risk of injury and chronic illness. Muscle isn’t optional; it’s essential if you want to keep living actively and fiercely. All it takes is just commitment and the right moves. So, how do you build muscle? And how do you do it right, especially if fat is more of your story right now? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Too often, we let the shadow of what might happen tomorrow steal the sunshine of today. Fear of the unknown, worries about future setbacks, or anxieties over “what ifs” take up residence in our minds—and in doing so, they rob us of moments worth celebrating right now. So celebrate today's joys.  Because life isn’t waiting, you don’t get a replay of today’s joy tomorrow. If you don’t celebrate the wins you have today, you’re losing ground. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Fear is a natural reaction. It’s a survival...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

In a world obsessed with metrics, likes, followers, promotions, or dollar signs, it’s easy to get trapped measuring your worth by numbers you don’t control. But here’s the truth no one tells you loud enough: The score does not matter; the win does. What’s the difference?  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . The score is the snapshot of progress, often shallow and fleeting—the social proof, the paycheck, the applause. The win is the deep-rooted success that comes from showing up, breaking your limits, and moving forward even when...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Walking in step with God isn’t just a stroll in the park—it’s a gritty, often grueling journey that challenges your patience more than the external chaos of the world. The hardest part isn’t what comes at us from outside, but wrestling with the timing of God’s plan. The truth is, God has already prepared a way before you. He has a place destined for you. But here’s the catch: So when He knows you are ready, the wait is over. We know the feeling all too well. A dream seeds itself deep inside, and you see the vision crystal clear—a powerful calling, a life meant for more. Yet, why...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Wouldn’t it be something—waking up tomorrow and seeing your spouse with the same excitement and admiration you had when you were dating? That feeling you had when you first said “I do” wasn’t accidental. Something real, compelling, and valuable caught your attention—remember what you forgot. Let’s be honest: daily life grinds us down. The demands of jobs, kids, bills, and endless distractions dull the sparkle in any relationship.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . We get stuck expecting love to always feel fresh and viral,...

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During 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.

"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"

 

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Music by Mandisa - Overcomer

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Song ID: 68209
Song Title: Overcomer
Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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