3812 Remember What You Forgot
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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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3811 Speak Your Child's Language
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Talking to your child like you do your friends or spouse isn’t going to cut it. Kids aren’t little adults—they process, feel, and need communication on completely different levels. If you want them to truly hear and respond, you have to speak your child's language. Parenting isn’t about one-size-fits-all advice. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s about tuning in to who your child is and meeting them where they are, head-on, heart-first, and in ways that make sense to them. And all this comes from the parent...
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3810 Storms Don't Last Forever
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There’s a moment — or maybe many moments — when the weight of everything crashing around you makes quitting feel like the only choice. Life isn’t just busy; it’s chaotic. The lists feel endless, people demand your time, and your energy is running on fumes. Then you wonder: “Is it really worth it? Does any of this actually make a difference?” But storms don't last forever. Because when the storms hit and life spins out of control, what you are doing now — your hustle, your passion project, your business — becomes your secret weapon. Desire to be supported and encouraged by...
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3809 Sweatpants and Self-Control
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There are days when control feels like an illusion, and the sweatpants aren’t just comfort, they’re a retreat. But with fall looming—complete with its cozy vibes, comfort food temptations, and shorter daylight hours—it’s easy to let self-control crash right along with your energy. How do you balance wearing your sweatpants and self-control? Because all too often, one goes hand in hand with the other. If you are feeling like wearing sweatpants, you're usually not strutting your way into the gym. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...
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3808 Never Give Up!
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Life hits hard. It doesn’t ask for your permission before throwing curveballs from every direction. The distractions? They pile up, clutter your mind, and drain your focus. Instead of pushing you forward, they pull you back—making the grind feel heavier, the goal farther, and the dream dimmer. Never give up! None of that stuff—the scores on your test, your business’s ups and downs, the wins or stumbles of your family, or those parts of your life that aren’t working—matters as much as you think in the moment. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women?...
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3807 What Traditions Are You Building In Your Mind?
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Your mindset isn’t just a random collection of thoughts. It’s the sum of your past experiences, your values, and the habits you’ve stitched together over time. In essence, it’s where your mental traditions begin. These are the patterns, rituals, and thought loops you come back to—not necessarily because they serve you, but often because they feel comfortable. So what traditions are you building in your mind? And more importantly, are those traditions helping or holding you back? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . We usually...
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3806 Take God Home
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If you’re standing at a crossroads, wondering what’s next in your life, there’s a reality waiting for you that’s both deeply simple and radically life-changing: God isn’t meant to be reserved for Sundays, sermons, or religious rituals. He’s meant for every moment, every decision, every breath you take. It’s time to take God home—to invite Him beyond the sanctuary walls and into the everyday spaces of your life. This idea isn’t new; it’s rooted in a powerful story from the book of Acts. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...
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3805 Love Requires Intention
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The headline buzz this week—the engagement of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Two high-profile lives weaving their love story amid the noise, judgment, and relentless spotlight. It makes you wonder: Do you have a love so deep, so intentional, that it stands strong no matter the chatter or rumors swirling around, no matter what the world says? Love requires intention. Unconditional love doesn’t look the same for every couple. Some show it in quiet daily acts; others in grand gestures. But what matters most is cultivating a love that’s more alive today than it was yesterday. Desire to be...
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3804 Practice Creates Progress
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The seasons shift, schedules twist, and routines morph—sound familiar? As we step into this new chapter, it’s easy for family goals to get lost in the shuffle. But here’s the truth: progress in your family life isn’t a lightning strike. It’s a habit. A practice. Every lesson you repeat, every value you model alongside your children, chips away at the “hard” and builds momentum. Practice creates progress. Because this is where real progress lives. When parents actively engage in learning with their kids—not just as overseers but as participants—they send a clear message:...
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3803 Keep Your Feet to the Fire
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Life doesn’t hand out a break when you’re juggling everything—the kids demanding your attention, a career that never sleeps, and a spouse who needs your love and partnership. Take one look around and you might call it chaos: a mess in the house, a whirlwind in your head, and exhaustion creeping in like an unwelcome guest. But still keep your feet to the fire. Even in the thick of the storm, your mind and heart can still find a way to line up. You can show up fully—not half-drained, not just surviving, but actually operating with some fire in your belly. Desire to be supported and...
info_outlineParenting isn’t for the faint-hearted. The days can stretch on endlessly, filled with messy meals, sleepless nights, sibling battles, and the constant scramble to keep up. The days can be long, but the years are short.
Yet, blink, and those long days shrink into years that race by. Kids grow too fast, and many parents find themselves stuck—wondering how they got here, feeling left behind as their children step into new phases of life.
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But what if parents didn’t have to fall behind?
What if you could grow with your children instead of chasing after them?
This isn’t some pie-in-the-sky parenting fantasy. It’s a deliberate choice—and a necessary mindset shift—to meet the relentless pace of childhood with your own version of growth, curiosity, and presence. Savor each stage!
The K.I.S.S. ~ Savor each stage!
What does raising kids and getting them through the stages of life look like?
Here are three intentional moves parents can make to stay in the game and truly savor each stage—not just endure it.
1. Show Up Fully in the Moment, Not Just on the Clock
It’s easy to survive day to day without really showing up. Checking off boxes, putting out fires, keeping schedules—but emotionally checked out, mentally elsewhere. But your kids don’t just need your presence; they need your engagement.
Put down your phone. Stop thinking about the next thing on your to-do list. When your child talks, really listen. When they play, play with them. When they struggle, sit with the discomfort instead of looking for quick fixes. Showing up fully stretches your patience and attention, but it keeps you connected so you don’t feel like a spectator as your children grow.
2. Lean into Change Instead of Resisting It
Every phase with your child demands something new from you—and sometimes that’s wildly uncomfortable. Whether it’s toddler tantrums melting into school anxiety, or shy little ones becoming moody teens, resisting those changes only leaves you feeling left behind and overwhelmed.
Choose to lean into the messy, confusing, and exhilarating growth—for yourself and your child. Learn new skills, pick up a book about their stage of life, and ask questions about who they’re becoming. This mindset will help you evolve alongside your children instead of being left stuck in your own ideas of parenting.
3. Build Your Own Passions and Identity Outside of Parenting
When your life revolves entirely around your kids, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost yourself. But that loss is the fast track to burnout and regret. Parenting is huge, but it’s not all you are.
Keep something in your life that’s just for you—a hobby, a craft, a friendship, a daily habit—that fills your cup and sparks joy. This isn’t selfish; it’s survival. When you nourish your own identity, you bring more energy, patience, and presence to your role as a parent. You grow—so your kids see growth modeled, not just growth demanded.
Real Talk: Don’t hide behind the excuse that your children grow too fast to enjoy the stage you’re in. That’s fear dressed in logic. Every phase of your child’s life is a window—and you decide whether to stand in front of that window and watch life happen, or step through it and live it fully.
The days can be long, yes. But your years don’t have to slip by unnoticed, leaving you wondering where you went. Grow with your kids. Lean in, show up, and hold on to the parts of you that refuse to shrink away. That’s how you make those fleeting years count for both of you.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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