4061 Train Like You Mean It
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Take a deep breath. Inhale the new, exhale the old. Don’t let what you think you can’t do get in the way of what you can do to create your now. Train like you mean it. Most people quit before they even start. The voice in your head whispers limits, fears, and doubts. “You’re not strong enough. You don’t have enough time. You won’t see results.” That voice? It’s your biggest obstacle. Stop listening. Start doing. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Training—whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional—is a commitment. It...
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4060 A Little Bit of Love
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We live in a world that often feels like it’s spinning too fast, demanding more than we can give, pulling our attention in every direction but inward. It’s easy to get stuck reacting to the noise around us, to the pressures and expectations flying at us like relentless waves. But what if the real anchor isn’t out there—it’s right here, inside you? What if the difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling whole is simply giving yourself a little bit of love? This isn’t about knowing everything or having those perfect moments. It’s about the quiet practice of compassion toward...
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4059 Ask the Hard Questions to Get the Honest Answers
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Life’s noise and distractions are relentless. When you pause, even for a moment, you might notice that your mind is cluttered, not with what truly matters, but with trivial nagging thoughts and surface-level worries. Those persistent little things hammering at your head and heart don’t deserve the space. What you really need is to dig deeper and ask the hard questions to get the honest answers. But most people don’t want to ask the hard questions because they secretly crave an easy escape. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Think about...
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4058 The Story of Your Family
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When you reflect on your life, where does your family fit in the grand story? Is God at the center of your family's narrative by genuine choice, or is His presence more a matter of convenience? The story of your family is not a ledger of right or wrong actions, successes or mistakes. Instead, it’s about whose you are—rooted firmly in God's divine connection—and how that shapes the way you show up for each other and for the world around you. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Whose Family Are You? The Bible makes it clear that our truest...
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4057 Real is Greater Than Perfect
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Marriage is often painted as the ultimate partnership — two people becoming one, sharing everything, and fully supporting each other. The truth is, too many spouses lose sight of themselves along the way. We start doing everything our partner wants: changing how we dress, altering how we act in public, shelving our own dreams for theirs, meeting their needs while our own are quietly ignored. Somewhere between “I do” and “we,” we forget that real > perfect. Dating was different. We were curious, eager to discover everything about our partner, putting our best foot...
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4056 Ditch the Mom Guilt
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Mom guilt is a beast nobody warns you about until you’ve been swallowed whole by it. With Mother’s Day just ahead, it’s the perfect time to honor the tough, tireless job moms do raising the next generation. But let's be real and honest: more often than not, it stings more than we admit because the guilt feels like a weight on our hearts, drowning out the impact we want to have. Let it all go, and ditch the mom guilt. Because if you don't, mom guilt thrives when you take ownership of things that aren’t yours to carry. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women?...
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4055 Build A Bridge
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Life rarely flows in a straight line. Sometimes you find yourself pulled in a dozen different directions, tangled in disappointments and setbacks, or simply unsure which step to take next. When that happens, the instinct to quit can be loud and tempting. But instead of throwing in the towel, it’s time to build a bridge. What does it mean to build a bridge this way in life? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s about creating a path forward that connects you from where you are right now to where you want to be next. This isn’t about...
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4054 When No One Knows
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I don’t know what this season has been like for you, but sometimes life just feels heavy. You’re doing your best to keep going, but eventually you look up and think…"What now? What next? I can’t handle one more thing." How are you getting through the day when no one knows? The apostle Paul knew that feeling when he wrote, “We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure” (2 Corinthians 1:8 NLT). Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . But he also knew this: You may reach the end of your own strength, but you’ll never...
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4053 Don't Shrink Back!
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Why do we wage war inside ourselves, convincing our hearts that we are our failures, that we are not enough? STOP IT!! You are created for more. Every season of your life holds a purpose that only you can fulfill. So don’t shrink back! Life will never look the way you imagine it should. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . That’s because we craft stories in our minds — stories built from past wounds and hopes for the future. But those mental scripts don’t tell the whole truth. They distract you from the only moment that truly belongs to...
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4052 Run the Race Meant for You
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It’s human nature to look around and see what everyone else is doing—who’s winning, who’s falling behind. Social media makes it even harder; we see highlight reels of success, hustle, and overnight wins. But your dreams and goals are not finished by someone else’s actions or accomplishments. They're only fulfilled by your moves, your focus, and your relentless commitment to run the race meant for you. Because if I were a betting girl, which I'm not, my bet would be that you already tried running someone else's race. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded...
info_outlineResilience is more than a mindset—it’s a series of deliberate actions that push you through struggle and onto growth. Too often, people cling to the idea that simply "thinking positively” or “staying strong” is enough to bounce back from setbacks. But here’s the truth: resilience doesn’t live in your head alone. It demands muscle, sweat, and the willingness to take consistent steps forward—even when the path feels impossible.
Think about how many times dreams wither quietly under the weight of shame for giving up.
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Life doesn’t stop throwing punches. Responsibilities pile up, distractions multiply, and suddenly what you have left isn’t fuel for thriving—it’s just enough to get by, day after day.
If that sounds familiar, it’s time to stop spinning your wheels in survival mode and start moving toward resilience that leads to growth.
So, where do you learn to thrive when all that’s been left behind is exhaustion and frustration? How do you pull yourself together, put on your “big girl panties,” and get to work on what you’re really called to do?
The K.I.S.S. ~ Do something!
Let’s be real: nothing worth having comes easy. Nothing grows from doing nothing.
If your desire is to bloom despite the chaos, the answer is to do something—three things, to be exact—that build your resilience and clear the way to thrive.
1. Choose Small, Consistent Wins
Resilience isn’t about giant leaps. It’s about showing up daily and knocking down small targets. When you focus on tiny, manageable goals—like writing one paragraph a day, making one sales call, or simply declaring an intention for the morning—you’re training your brain and body to lean into success. These small wins build momentum and extinguish the shame and overwhelm that come from staring at the giant mountain all at once.
2. Create Boundaries That Protect Your Energy
If responsibilities and distractions are stealing your power, take back control by setting clear boundaries. That means saying NO to toxic relationships, unnecessary commitments, and anything that drains your drive. Protecting your time isn’t selfish—it’s strategic. Resilience flourishes when you shield your focus and energy, so you have the fuel to take action on what matters most.
3. Build a Battle-Ready Support System
No one will thrive in defeat alone. Surround yourself with people who push you to keep moving and hold you accountable when you want to quit. Whether it’s a mentor, coach, or a community, having a tribe that gets real with you—and challenges your excuses—makes the difference between giving up and doubling down.
Resilience is a verb. It is action layered on top of intention.
Waiting to “feel” strong enough before moving forward is the lie that keeps dreams digging their own graves under shame and regret. Don’t buy it.
If you want to thrive, lean into the grind with focused, daily moves that strengthen your resolve, guard your energy, and fuel your forward motion. That’s how you turn surviving into thriving—when the path feels impossible, become unstoppable.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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