3958 Make Your Last Word Good
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Parenting is a relentless hustle. Sleepless nights blur into days of heartache, frustration, and moments when it feels like your efforts go unnoticed. In the chaos of discipline, schedules, and tears, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that you are the constant in your child’s world—their anchor and their guide. The truth is, what you say last in any interaction leaves a lasting imprint. That’s why it’s crucial: make your last word good. What does that mean? It means shifting focus from reaction to reflection. It means choosing the lasting message you want your child to take...
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3957 Dig A Little Deeper
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Life doesn’t wait for you to be ready. It hits hard, fast, and often without warning. When the storms roll in, they can scar your days and steal the peace from your nights. It’s raw. It’s real. And frankly, it’s not fun. Life has never been easy for anyone who’s ever done more than just exist. If you want to stand tall—if you want to break past the pain—you have to dig a little deeper. Digging deeper means rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands and heart a little dirty, diving headfirst into the mess that life throws your way. Desire to be supported and encouraged by...
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3956 Why Does Everything Healthy Taste So Bad?
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Healthy living rarely feels easy. We say we want to be healthier, but when faced with salads that seem like lawn clippings or bland steamed veggies, we ask ourselves: Why does everything healthy taste so bad? The frustration isn’t just about flavor; it’s a symptom of a deeper battle between what our bodies crave and what our minds resist. Your taste buds and your body are often on two different pages, and that disconnect trips up even the most committed. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . When we say “healthy,” we’re really talking...
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3955 Put Down Your Mask
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It’s easy to hide behind a mask — the carefully crafted image of who you think you should be or what you don’t want anyone to see. Behind this disguise, you might feel safer, less vulnerable. But you cannot move forward or live the life you were meant to live with God’s divine purpose in mind if you’re trapped behind that mask. So, put down your mask. Please put down your mask. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Be bold enough to show up with your flaws, your imperfections, your raw and real self. You don’t have to be perfect to...
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3954 How Do You Shift In Real Time?
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Life isn’t a straight path. It’s a wild mix of flavors, textures, highs, lows, wins, and setbacks. You grind to reach certain milestones, but just when you think you’ve arrived, reality reminds you there’s more hustle, more growth, more shifting to do. So how do you shift in real time when life throws you curveballs? Are you the kind of person who acts like you’ve already done the hard work—like you’ve ticked the box—only to wash your hands of responsibility? Then you lean back, waiting for the next step to come to you. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded...
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3953 No More Words
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Have you ever paused to consider how God truly wants you to show up each day? It’s easy to walk into church on Sunday with a smile and a heart full of joy—or at least a glimpse of it. But ask yourself: how genuine is that moment? Is it real and life-giving? Or is it just a performance, a mask worn for the crowd, for appearances? God doesn’t need the mask. He sees behind it. He knows the truth that we often try to hide, even from ourselves. No more words. Jesus said it plainly in Matthew 5, in the Beatitudes—a blueprint for living “God’s way.” It’s a call to something deeper...
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3952 Are You Chasing the Wrong Part of the Heart?
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Marriage. A word that conjures images of bliss, partnership, and forever—but also confusion, frustration, and unexpected challenges. When two people say, “I do,” it isn’t just a promise to love; it’s an entry into a complicated dance of needs, expectations, and realities. And somewhere along the way, you might find yourself wondering: Are you chasing the wrong part of the heart? Let’s be real—too many people step into marriage thinking it’s all about them. They want their partner’s role to serve their needs, validate their feelings, and eliminate inconveniences. Desire to be...
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3951 Prepare the Way
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When your children are little, parenting feels all-consuming. Overwhelm doesn't even seem like a fitting word, yet you’re hands-on from feeding to teaching to fixing. Every day is full of immediate needs, constant crisis management, and unconditional love sprinkled throughout. It’s easy to believe that how you prepare the way means just getting them through those early years. But then, they grow. They move into adolescence, young adulthood, and beyond—and suddenly the kind of parenting required shifts. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the...
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3950 Choose What You Carry Forward
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So much in life is left in the trenches of what we lost or what didn't make it. Success can leave scars as much as failures. But the sting is always greater when something does not go your way. Yet, that's not how your story gets to end. There is joy in the morning, and you get to choose what you carry forward. That choice isn’t because of how much you know or the wit you’ve picked up along the way—though those add richness to your journey. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s because your power lies in what you decide to hold...
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3949 Lean Into Leverage
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If you have a life where everything is perfectly aligned—ideal schedule, boundless energy, and endless resources—great. This isn’t for you. But for the rest of us? Especially when it comes to healthy living, the reality is messier, more complicated, and rarely perfect. So, instead of getting caught up in the magnitude of all the things 'health,' maybe it's all about how you lean into leverage. And not the leverage you are probably thinking of. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . That’s why chasing some ideal “health” picture rarely...
info_outlineWalking in step with God is never a passive journey, especially when the world around you seems determined to pull you off course. Jealousy, deceit, and manipulation are real weapons some wield to fracture your spirit and cloud your vision. When hearts turn bitter and minds play cruel games, it’s easy to get trapped inside a warped reality that feels impossible to escape. So how do you hold your ground in these moments? How do you fight this spiritual battle without losing your soul? Stand firm on God's Holy ground.
You must begin to recognize the battlefield beyond the visible, only what you can see. And then understand that the conflict isn’t just earthly—it’s spiritual.
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Ephesians 6:12 warns us, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”
When people lash out, driven by jealousy or their own brokenness, they’re often unwitting instruments of a deeper darkness.
Your fight isn’t against them personally but against the evil trying to undermine your faith and purpose.
Cling to God’s Truth, Not Their Lies
It’s tempting to absorb every whisper, every shadow of doubt they cast on your character or calling.
But remember Jesus’ words in John 8:32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
The truth isn’t shaped by gossip, envy, or manipulation—it’s rooted in God’s word and your identity as His child. When the world distorts reality, anchor yourself in scripture.
David’s story shows us how to respond. Saul’s jealousy reached dangerous heights; he hunted David relentlessly, though David was innocent and chosen by God to be king (1 Samuel 18-26).
Yet David didn’t retaliate with bitterness or deceit. Instead, he trusted God, avoided unnecessary conflict, and waited for God’s timing. His heart remained pure through prayer and reliance on God’s justice, not man’s.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Stand firm on God's Holy ground!
Guard Your Heart, But Don’t Harden It
Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Protecting your spirit means you don’t absorb or reflect the toxic attitudes around you. Yet guarding doesn’t mean closing off. It means staying tender to God’s leading while discerning who and what you let influence your mindset.
When Jesus faced false accusations and betrayal, He didn’t respond with violence or bitterness; He showed grace and kept His mission clear (Luke 23:34). That doesn’t mean you tolerate abuse or manipulation, but that you maintain your own integrity and compassion even when attacked. Pray for those who seek to derail you—that’s your power move.
Fight With Weapons God Gives You
Paul instructs believers in Ephesians 6 to take up the full armor of God: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God. These aren’t metaphorical niceties—they’re your spiritual tools for standing firm. When your environment is hostile, saturate yourself in prayer, scripture, and the fellowship of believers who reinforce your faith.
James 4:7 says, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Resist deception and discouragement by submitting fully to God’s guidance. Remember that spiritual battles are won in moments of surrender, not struggle.
Remember Your Identity and God’s Purpose
The pain inflicted by others can make you question your worth or mission. But God’s plan is bigger than their interference.
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Holding on to that promise gives perspective beyond the current storm.
Jesus warned, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). When you walk with Him, you walk as a conqueror, not a victim.
Your Next Step
Don’t let the jealousy and confusion around you steal your momentum or your peace. Stand firm by anchoring deeply in God’s word, guarding your heart without bitterness, and wielding His armor daily. The spiritual battle is tough and often invisible, but your victory is assured when you refuse to be derailed by people’s faults and choose God’s path instead.
You’re not alone in this fight—God goes before you. His light pierces the darkest schemes. Keep walking, keep trusting, and keep your eyes on Him. That’s how you win.
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