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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

Nobody’s perfect. You won’t nail everything every single day, and you sure won’t do it perfectly every hour. But perfection isn’t the point. Intentionality is. How you create your now shapes every tomorrow. Your “now,” the way you choose to spend your minutes and moments, is the wellspring of your entire life. You build your everyday out of small, consistent decisions. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Some move you closer to where you want to be. Others hold you back, even if you don’t realize it. Good habits don’t appear...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life is a relentless challenge. Sometimes it feels like waves crashing one after another—without a pause. If you pile on extra weight from how you see those waves crashing, you don’t just face the storm; you drown in it before your day even begins. Look at your life differently; reframe the frame. Your mind doesn’t just observe your reality, it creates it. The frame you choose to see your life through either traps you in frustration or frees you to act with clarity. When everything feels impossible, the difference between sinking and swimming is rewriting that frame. Desire to be...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Have you ever paused to ask yourself why the goals you once set remain out of reach? Why the plans you carefully crafted seem to unravel, leaving you stuck somewhere between disappointment and confusion? When life doesn’t go as planned, the fallout can feel like a long, harsh fall—so disorienting that figuring out the next step seems impossible. And yet, we cling to that single burning desire: to push through and reclaim the path we envisioned. Life rarely bends to our will. Our decisions set a chain of actions in motion, but outcomes depend on factors both within and beyond our control....

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

The final quarter of any game is the ultimate test—the moment when hope and pressure collide. The scoreboard might look grim, and it’s tempting to feel worn down or defeated. But true faith pushes past what our eyes see and clings to what God’s Word promises. Faith is that quiet, persistent voice inside that says, “The game isn’t over yet.” When life overwhelms or uncertainty creeps in, anchoring yourself in belief brings endurance and courage. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Marriage isn’t a solo journey—it’s a coordinated team effort that wins or loses together. Like a quarterback reading his receiver’s movements or a pair of dancers moving in perfect harmony, successful marriages require sharp communication, unwavering trust, and an instinctive understanding of each other’s needs. When both partners learn to anticipate, adapt, and align their moves toward shared goals, they build an unbeatable marriage—on and off the field. This kind of partnership doesn’t happen by accident. It takes practice, commitment, and a game plan that both partners buy...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Parenting is like running a red zone play in football — the stakes are sky-high, the pressure’s crushing, and every move matters more than usual. You’re tired, stretched thin, and the margin for error feels paper-thin. It’s that relentless zone where kids need you most, but sometimes in red zone parenting, you just want to drop the playbook and cry. No one often says: being a great parent doesn’t mean you have to be perfect. The real power comes from showing up as you are—flawed, vulnerable, exhausted—and still choosing love and presence.  Desire to be supported...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Too often, we’re sold the myth that success means shouldering everything solo. You’re told to grind, hustle, and prove yourself by pushing harder—alone. But here’s the truth: you’re not less for needing help. You’re smart and strong for building a team you can rely on; find strength in your team. Let's being in the experts of the week: look at Super Bowl quarterbacks. Nobody wins a game without a huddle—a moment when the entire team stops, locks in, and plans the next move.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Your life and...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Do you want to play like a champion? Then start by treating your mind and body like they actually matter. Because if you're honest with yourself, talent and hustle can only carry you so far when your fuel tank is running on empty, your brain is fogged, and your body is begging for rest. The power of peak performance is not just for the field. So fuel like a champion. The elite football players of the Super Bowl. They don’t just show up to practice—they obsess over how they eat, sleep, and recover. That’s their secret weapon.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

It’s simple to say “thank you” on autopilot or offer gratitude as a social nicety while rushing through life. But when was the last time you really felt it? When did you pause long enough to notice how gratitude reshapes your heart? Gratitude is more than just words. Gratitude isn’t just a polite exchange. It’s a profound internal shift. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It softens the rough edges inside—the bitterness, the brokenness—that build up from stress, disappointment, or the grind of daily struggle. Gratitude creates a...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Have you ever pondered what's your game plan for greatness in life? When the pressure mounts and the stakes skyrocket, only one thing separates champions from the rest: your mindset. We can see this in real time by observing athletes. Imagine yourself as a Super Bowl quarterback, the clock ticking down with a roaring crowd watching your every move. Your ability to lead in that moment isn’t about talent alone—it’s about how to master your mental game.  The mindset to stay calm, strategic, and decisive under pressure is like a muscle you can train and strengthen every day. Desire to...

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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.

Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co 

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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