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3756 With the Best of Intentions

Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Release Date: 07/12/2025

3774 Hit Me with Your Best Shot show art 3774 Hit Me with Your Best Shot

Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life is not going to ever be easy or simple. But simple decisions bring greater rewards, specifically in your health. Hit me with your best shot. If you think your health will just take care of itself through the ups and downs, you’re setting yourself up to fail. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . The truth is, simple, clear decisions—made every day—are what stack up into real health wins. When everything else feels out of control, your commitment to these basics becomes your shield and sword. What are you doing now to protect your...

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Life has a way of pulling us in every direction at once. The endless responsibilities, personal passions, and career demands—whether inside or outside the home—can all collide, leaving you gasping for a moment to breathe. If you’re feeling stuck, trapped by your own series of “YES” commitments, it’s time for a reset. It’s time to carve out the time. Because that time belongs to you! Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Pause for just a moment. Recognize that what you’ve been doing isn’t working. That’s not a failure. It’s...

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We all want more time. More hours to get more done. Faster moves mean faster results, right? Wrong! The problem isn’t a shortage of time—it’s how rhythm beats speed every time. We could all use more time to accomplish more. However, unfortunately, all we get is being backlogged with thoughts of "I wish I had more time" and "Why can't I move faster?" Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . "Distractions hijack your actions." ~ Kristianne Wargo Interruptions speed up time, making it slip through your fingers even faster. Rushing only fragments...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

“Oh Lord, You’re beautiful, Your face is all I seek. And when Your eyes are on this child, Your grace abounds to me.” This heartfelt song, written by Chris Tomlin and Steffany Gretzinger (2022), captures a truth that unwaveringly stands through joy and hardship alike: God is beautiful. Not in the way the world measures beauty—with fleeting success, perfection, or ease—but in His eternal character, mercy, and unfailing love. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Beauty in the Midst of Hardship Life rarely unfolds according...

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There’s a kind of magic in falling in love. It hits hard, sparking joy, passion, and an overwhelming sense of connection. When you say “I do,” it feels like the beginning of forever—a forever fueled by those electrifying feelings. But what happens when the feeling fades? For most married couples, the intense emotional need—the attraction, the butterflies, the all-consuming desire to be near one another—lasts about two years. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . After that, reality creeps in. The daily grind, the frustrations, the...

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Let’s be real—teaching your child appreciation in today’s world is like trying to hold back a tidal wave. Everywhere they look, the message blares loud and clear: “You deserve it.” Stop the entitlement and encourage the appreciation. Because if we are real and raw, no one wants to wait for anything. If you are older and wiser, you probably understand the importance of hard work and saving. We didn't get to have something just because it was newly released. We had to save and plan. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . From flashy ads to...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life doesn’t hand out easy cards. Sometimes the lemons coming your way aren’t the kind you can just squeeze for lemonade. They’re heavy, sour, and downright stubborn. Yet, excuses won’t get you anywhere. When the chaos of life has you tangled, this is exactly when you need to stand up and challenge yourself. Sure, motivation feels like an elusive friend. Some days, the right words—the spark to keep moving—slip right through your mind. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s easier to sink into that quicksand of defeat, letting...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life is full of tough decisions, especially when it comes to our health. Every day, you're faced with a choice: give in to temptation or stand firm with discipline. The difference between these paths isn’t just about what you do in the moment—it shapes your entire future. Choose discipline over temptation. Think about your everyday choices. What do you choose normally when it comes to healthy living? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Temptations feel easier because they come with built-in familiarity. You know the comfort of that junk...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life rarely unfolds exactly the way you plan. You’ll face moments when the bitter outweighs the sweet, when the lemons piled in front of you seem endless and your lemonade is nowhere to be found. But your circumstances don’t define you. No matter how hard it hits, stand in victory. Don’t carry your mistakes like weights dragging you down. Stand on them. Let your failures be the stepping stones that elevate you, not the burdens you lug around. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Every misstep is an opportunity – a lesson carved...

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It's hard living a life without purpose; in fact, we are happier because we have purpose. But unfortunately, all that life offers us can lead us down "Distraction Boulevard." Is your schedule stealing your purpose? Purpose isn’t just a feel-good buzzword—it’s the fuel that drives the passion from within. When you wake up knowing why you do what you do, life suddenly feels worth living. But here’s the blunt truth: your schedule might be stealing your purpose right under your nose. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . We live in a world...

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Marriage is hard. That’s the unvarnished truth. But it can also be incredible—deep, rewarding, and wildly fulfilling. But here’s the catch: most couples don’t realize that the key to a strong marriage isn’t just in what you do, but how you do it. And that “how” has to come with the best of intentions.

Too often, what drives interactions between partners isn’t goodwill but defense. It’s a silent scoreboard where each quietly aims to win or at least not lose.

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You hold back, you guard your words, you strike first in the battle of “who’s right,” all because losing feels like the end of the world.

But let me be clear—this mindset never wins in a marriage, no matter how “right” you think you are. Instead, it chips away at trust and love, leaving wounds too deep to heal quickly.

So, how does one shift from the battlefield mentality to intentional, sincere partnership?

It starts with using your words and actions with the best possible intentions. 

The K.I.S.S. ~ Bring intention back into your marriage!

That doesn’t mean being naive or pretending everything is perfect. It means the following:

  • Choosing love over ego
  • Connection over winning
  • Growth over blame

Here are three things any partner can do to bring intention back into marriage:

  1. Speak to Connect, Not to Correct
    We all want to be heard. But the instant we start framing our words as accusations or demands, the other partner goes on the defensive. Instead, lead conversations from a place of curiosity and care. Ask questions, listen more than you talk, and assume the best in your partner—even when it’s hard. Your goal isn’t to score a point; it’s to deepen understanding.

  2. Act with Awareness and Empathy
    Intentions show up in actions just as much as words. Before responding, reacting, or making decisions, pause. Ask yourself: What does my partner need right now? How can I make this moment better, not worse? Small gestures—offering help, holding space, saying “I see you”—can rewrite the story of your day and your relationship when done thoughtfully. But be careful not to do it out of spite. That's when the ego shows up!

  3. Choose Solutions Over Defensiveness
    When conflict arises, don’t let pride or the need to be “right” steer your actions. Instead, team up to find answers. Remember, you’re in this together, not opponents in a duel. Approach problems with “how can we fix this?” instead of “who caused this?” Shifting from blame to solutions builds resilience and trust.

Marriage is not automatic. It demands initiative and intention every single day. Without that, your relationship drifts into a bland routine, becoming a placeholder rather than a partnership worth fighting for.

So ask yourself—if your marriage just exists without purpose, what’s the point of being married at all?

Take AIM: Act with Intent, Intuition, and Mindfulness for your marriage. Make choices that serve the whole, not just yourself. Speak words that heal, act in ways that nurture, and handle conflicts with a desire to build—not break down.

With the best of intentions, marriage doesn’t just survive—it thrives.

"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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