3885 Simplicity Is Enough
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We live in a culture that glorifies complexity and chaos—complicated schedules, endless goals, nonstop hustle. Yet, most of that noise isn’t helping you. You’re beating yourself up for what you don’t have, tangled in past disappointments, and paralyzed by fear that’s mostly imagined. None of that moves the needle. What if, for just one moment, you accepted that simplicity is enough? Imagine stripping away the must-dos, the overwhelm, the fears, and the doubts. Too often, though, we create monsters in our heads, just like we did when we were little and the monsters were under the bed....
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3884 Running to Stand Still
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Too much to do and holidays too close, how do you keep up with all of it the most? Every day can get you down when you keep going around. You claim you're busy, but you're just dizzy. Nothing will change until—you stop running to stand still. Why do we keep trying to convince ourselves that we can do everything? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . The myth of doing it all drains energy, steals joy, and steals our clarity. It’s called busy for a reason—but busy isn’t always progress. Sometimes it’s just noise. It’s absolutely okay to...
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3883 For When I Am Weak
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Your struggle isn't a solo mission. In fact, rest is on the other side of surrender. The apostle Paul writes of this truth in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." Think about it—how quick are we to shout from the rooftops all the things...
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3882 Stepping Toward Each Other When It Hurts Most
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Conflict in marriage isn’t just about the argument itself. It’s about the distance it creates—the silence, the hurt, the confusion about where “we” stand. Coming back together after conflict isn’t automatic. It requires intentional, courageous steps that go beyond "Let's just forget it" or “Sorry.” It's all about stepping toward each other when it hurts most. Every marriage faces its share of conflict and miscommunication. It’s not a sign that something is broken beyond repair—it's simply human nature. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join...
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3881 Parents—Stir The Fire!
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Parenting demands a strong backbone. When the storms of family life rage hardest—temper tantrums, teenage rebellion, mounting stress—it’s tempting to shut down or retreat into silence, hoping the problem will just pass. But here’s the hard truth: the parents’ job is not to run from the heat. It’s to stir the fire just enough so real growth can happen. Why? Because your child’s greatest lessons don’t come from perfect moments or rehearsed speeches. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . They come from raw, real-life...
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3880 Find Joy When Life Feels Like A Struggle
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Life doesn’t owe you an easy ride—and let’s be honest, it never will. The truth is this: tough weeks are part of the deal. You don’t get a pass because you’re tired, or because you’re giving everything you’ve got. But while life is relentless, your attitude doesn’t have to be. Find joy when life feels like a struggle. Waiting for “perfect” to show up before you allow yourself to smile? That’s a losing game. If you put happiness on hold until everything is exactly how you want it, it will never come. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us...
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3879 Get Your Head in the Game
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Living healthy isn’t just about what you eat or how often you move. It’s about staying sharp, focused, and fully engaged with your life and your body. But let’s be real — when your brain feels like it’s juggling 27 open tabs, and none of them are making sense, healthy living feels impossible. Tasks pile up. You start a project and end up lost in a scroll hole. It’s not a matter of laziness or a lack of willpower. Your brain is tapped out. So at some point, you've got to get your head in the game! Because if you don't, you'll be overloaded. Desire to be supported and encouraged by...
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3878 Remove the Filter
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Every day, we wear invisible masks—filters shaped by the expectations of others, the pressure to fit in, and the urge to appear flawless. We scroll through highlight reels of perfect lives on social media and wonder why our own feels so ordinary in comparison. So remove the filter. Because if you’re living for anyone else’s approval, you’re not living for yourself. And that leaves you with a life that feels filtered, diluted, and far from authentic. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s time to be courageous. Take a step back and...
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3877 When Everything Is Falling Apart
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Life’s storms don’t ask for permission. One moment, you’re steady; the next, it feels like the ground beneath you is crumbling. Demands from others pile up, your own expectations weigh heavy, and the dozens of responsibilities feel like a relentless avalanche. What do you do when everything is falling apart? You do know that you’ll never control every piece of the chaos. Trying to do so only drains your energy and keeps you spinning in place. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Worse, you might know exactly what must be done—but...
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3876 What You Believe, You Become
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Life pulls us in a thousand directions, and the chaos doesn’t stop there. Beyond the noise and the things out of our control, there’s something more powerful always happening — inside us. What you believe, you become. Too often, we look outside of ourselves — at circumstances, people, or temporary fixes — hoping to fill a void or answer a question only God can satisfy. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . But chasing after the wrong things leaves us empty, restless, and disconnected from the purpose God designed for us. When we buy...
info_outlineWith Thanksgiving around the corner, you will hear a lot about being grateful. But gratitude isn’t a seasonal decoration. It’s a daily practice that parents must live and teach if they want their kids to grow up grounded, resilient, and far from the trap of entitlement. Make gratitude a family habit.
Gratitude isn’t just a nice-to-have emotion; it’s a fundamental mindset that shapes how we experience and respond to life.
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Research in psychology and human behavior shows that people who practice gratitude regularly are not only happier but also less stressed, more resilient, and better at forming strong relationships. For kids, learning gratitude early builds a foundation for emotional intelligence that can protect them from feeling entitled, discouraged, or disconnected as they grow.
Why is this so crucial? Because life isn’t a nonstop highlight reel. Challenges, setbacks, and disappointments come to everyone’s doorstep. Without gratitude, it’s easy to get stuck in frustration or envy, which only deepens stress and dissatisfaction. But gratitude rewires the brain to notice and appreciate resources, kindness, and even small moments of joy — giving us a buffer against life’s inevitable hard knocks.
In a family setting, this matters even more. Kids watch their parents not just for words but for cues on how to handle emotions and challenges. When parents embody gratitude, they show kids a way to lean into hope instead of bitterness — a way to be aware of abundance even when faced with scarcity.
Here’s another critical point: gratitude isn’t about ignoring problems or pretending everything is perfect. It’s about holding two truths at once. You can be upset about what’s wrong and still be grateful for what’s good. That balance creates emotional flexibility and maturity, equipping children to face the world with a realistic but positive lens.
So gratitude isn’t just a warm fuzzy feeling. It’s a skill and a muscle to be trained. The more families practice it, the stronger it grows — giving parents and kids a daily lifeline to navigate life with courage and connection rather than entitlement and isolation. And isn’t that the kind of life any parent wants for their child?
The K.I.S.S. ~ Create the lifeline of gratitude!
If you want your kids to get gratitude, you have to show them what it looks like beyond the “please” and “thank you” phrases. Here are three clear, no-fluff moves you can make as a parent to promote genuine gratitude in your family — with real-life examples you can start today.
1. Make Gratitude Visible — Not Just a Feeling
Kids can’t be grateful for what they don’t notice. Most of us default to focusing on what’s missing or what’s wrong. Flip that script. Create daily rituals where you spotlight what you do have together as a family.
Example: At dinner, go around the table and have each person name one specific thing from their day they’re thankful for — not vague gifts like “my family,” but specifics like “how mom made my favorite pasta today” or “that I scored a goal at soccer.”
This shifts gratitude from a nebulous idea into a concrete habit. Over time, your kids will start scanning their day looking for those moments themselves.
2. Model Gratitude When Things Go Wrong
Gratitude isn’t just for the wins and sunny days—it’s what keeps us going when life throws curveballs.
Example: When plans fall apart (like a canceled birthday party or a missed bus), instead of letting frustration take over, verbalize the silver lining. “I’m mad this happened, but I’m grateful we have each other and we can still have fun at home.” This teaches your children how gratitude works in real time to soften disappointment.
If you only show gratitude when life’s easy, your kids won’t learn its true power.
3. Give Without Expecting Immediate Thanks or Results
Gratitude grows best in soil watered with kindness and generosity—not transactions.
Example: Do small acts of kindness as a family without announcing them or expecting recognition. Maybe you secretly donate old clothes together or write thank-you notes to your mail carrier or teachers. Talk about why helping others matters without always tying it to getting a “thank you.”
Kids will pick up on the idea that gratitude is tied to generosity, not just receiving.
Gratitude isn’t a shiny bonus—it’s the quiet courage that fills life’s cracks with hope when things don’t go your way. And let’s face it, the tough days make the up days even sweeter.
As a parent, your daily example is the blueprint your kids will follow. So double down on gratitude now. Make it messy, real, imperfect — but make it happen. Because showing your kids how to live life with gratitude is one of the best gifts you can give.
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