3958 Make Your Last Word Good
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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?
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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_outlineParenting 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 away, especially when things get tough.
Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com
It's not about perfection or having all the answers; it’s about planting seeds of understanding, respect, and hope that can grow as your child matures.
The Power of Perspective
As children grow, their understanding of rules and boundaries matures from simply obeying “because I said so” to grappling with why things are the way they are. They start to piece together context, connect cause and effect, and make sense of the bigger picture. But that doesn’t happen by chance—parents have to model that shift first.
When you make your last word count, you’re giving your child a moment to reflect, not just react. You’re inviting them to see the reason behind the rule, the care behind the discipline, and the love beyond the frustration. This is maturity in action—and it’s what will stick with them long after the daily struggles.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Make your last word good!
What 3 Things Can You Do to Make Your Last Word Good?
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Choose Clarity Over Conflict
When tempers rise or patience wears thin, your last word can easily turn into a sharp command or a harsh reprimand. Instead, pause and give clear, calm explanations. For example, rather than letting a conversation end with “You never listen,” try, “I love you, and I need us to work together on this.” It’s a simple shift, but it plants respect and connection instead of resentment. -
Anchor with Encouragement
Kids hear a lot of correction, but they crave affirmation. Make your last word an uplifting one, even if you’re setting a boundary. “I know this is hard, but I believe in you” or “You’re learning every day, and I’m proud of how you’re trying” changes the tone. It tells your child they matter and that you see their effort, not just their mistakes. -
Leave a Thought to Carry Forward
Your last word should offer something your child can chew on long after the moment passes. It might be a question to ponder, a reminder of shared values, or a gentle nudge toward self-reflection. For instance, “What can we do differently next time?” or “Remember, kindness is strength.” These seeds of wisdom encourage ongoing growth.
To Every Parent Reading This
Doing this work day in and day out isn’t easy. You’re navigating emotions, demands, and your own fatigue. But remember this: the tiny, intentional moments add up. The last word you leave with your child in each tough exchange is like the final brushstroke on a painting—they’ll remember the feeling more than the fight itself.
Keep showing up. Keep adjusting your approach. Your efforts may feel invisible on some days, but they’re shaping the adults your children will become. Make your last word good. Make it count. Your child will thank you in ways you can’t even imagine yet.
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