Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
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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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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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...
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What do you do when everything feels heavy, and you seem to be lost? Maybe for you, it's that feeling of the disappointments stacking up, the dreams that seem to slip through your fingers, the isolation pressing in like a weight you can’t shake. If you’re like me in this season, it’s easy to wonder if God has forgotten you. Or worse, is God mad at you? And then I read Zephaniah 3:17: “The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you.” Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...
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There’s a raw, undeniable magic in the early days of love. When two people are madly in love, everything seems bright, shiny, and flawless—or at least, as close to flawless as humanly possible. Each partner carries a pair of rose-colored glasses that mask faults, differences, and even potential deal-breakers. The world is new, and so is each other. It’s the honeymoon of life. But time is relentless. Years press forward, and those blazing mornings turn into years that roll into decades where life happens. No wonder your attitude is "I do, but not today." Life doesn’t pause or hit reset....
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Why let life get so unruly, especially when it comes to your family? Busyness does not need to be a convenient excuse to soften the blow of your absence when you tell your kids that you cannot be there for them. Don't be that kind of parent. Hang on with your presence just in case you missed it. Because you can’t be everywhere all the time. Trying to be a superhero with endless energy leads straight to burnout—and that’s no life, no legacy. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Instead, be strategic about your presence. Because when...
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Lately, have you been able to get everything you wanted done? Most of us start out with solid plans, clear goals, and a to-do list that feels doable. Then life happens—the phone rings, emails flood in, emergencies pop up—and suddenly you’re forced to pivot mid-stream. What you wanted to finish today now sits on the back burner, perhaps forgotten or frustratingly out of reach. But have no fear, pick up where you left off. Because you know all too well that it’s crushing to feel like you’re doing everything for everyone else while your own priorities slip away. Maybe you promised...
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Have you ever stopped to consider how far your energy and impact actually stretch throughout your life? Most of us live fragmented days—snatching moments here and there, giving bits of ourselves without a clear sense of the whole. Yet, the result is that we end up drained, stretched too thin, and ineffective where it matters most. Guard your bandwidth. If you’re not intentional about guarding your bandwidth, you’ll find yourself giving away more than you actually have to offer. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . To make a real...
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Why does life have to be SO hard? That question echoes in the minds of many—sometimes whispered in quiet moments, sometimes shouted in frustration. The weight of struggle can feel endless, like a storm that never passes. And yes, you can live with that feeling for as long as you want. But if you're okay with knowing that's just how it is, then you can pull yourself up by your britches and knock it out! Knock out the resistance, the self-doubt, the excuses. Knock it out like none other. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Because sitting too...
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Time is the one resource we all share equally, yet it feels like some people stretch it farther than others. Ever notice how a quick bathroom break or phone call somehow swallows thirty minutes before you know it? That’s the sneaky nature of time—it flies, and once it's gone, you can't get it back. So, are you wasting time or using it wisely? As we get older, there’s this illusion that we’re just as capable, if not more, than when we were young. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . But believe it or not, time seems to speed up while we...
info_outlineThere’s a raw, undeniable magic in the early days of love. When two people are madly in love, everything seems bright, shiny, and flawless—or at least, as close to flawless as humanly possible. Each partner carries a pair of rose-colored glasses that mask faults, differences, and even potential deal-breakers. The world is new, and so is each other. It’s the honeymoon of life. But time is relentless. Years press forward, and those blazing mornings turn into years that roll into decades where life happens. No wonder your attitude is "I do, but not today."
Life doesn’t pause or hit reset. Responsibilities pile up, disappointments sneak in, and the sour taste of “lemons” begins to spatter on formerly pristine moments.
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The honeymoon phase gives way to the harrowing grind of real life: bills, kids, work stress, health issues, unmet expectations. The shiny veil fades, and suddenly your attitude shifts from “I do” to “I do, but not today.”
Why does life have to be so crazy and chaotic?
Why does it feel impossible to keep your head above water, especially when you’re trying to keep a marriage alive?
Why do you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of “marriage things,” with waves of frustration, exhaustion, and unmet needs crashing over you?
Life will never be completely smooth. Challenges will keep coming. What changes is your mindset—the choice to say “I do” not just once on your wedding day, but every single day you wake up.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Choose to say 'I do'!
Rather than getting lost in what can’t be done or what’s broken, it’s time to press pause and reset your approach.
What if your marriage could be the anchor in chaos instead of just another storm?
Three Ways a Spouse Can Be Present Without Being Consumed
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Show Up With Small Intentional Actions
You don’t need grand gestures to prove commitment. Sometimes, the strongest engagement comes from consistent small actions: making that cup of coffee in the morning, sending a text that says “I’m thinking of you,” or offering a genuine “How was your day?” These deliberate, tiny moments create a scaffold your marriage can rest on—even when everything else feels out of control.
- Set Boundaries Around What You Can Control
You cannot fix everything. You cannot solve all problems in life or marriage at once. Accepting that your energy is limited means you get to say “no” to everything that drains you unnecessarily. Prioritize what’s truly important—talks about feelings, quality time, physical connection—and don’t get sucked into the endless list of “should haves,” "would haves," and “what-ifs.” Remember, engaged doesn’t mean exhausted.
- Practice Radical Acceptance and Recommit
Love isn’t ignoring faults; it’s loving beyond them. It’s choosing to accept your spouse as a flawed, growing human and choosing the partnership daily, not because things are perfect, but because they matter. When frustrations rise, instead of spiraling into hopelessness, say “I do” again—an intentional, mindful recommitment to the person sitting beside you, not the fantasy you once had.
It’s normal to want to postpone the “I do” sometimes, especially when life bites hard. But real marriage isn’t about perfection or waiting for things to be easier. It’s about recommitting with raw eyes wide open. Life may be chaotic, but your choice to show up, set boundaries, and recommit can be the calm inside the storm.
You don’t have to drown. Not today. And certainly not tomorrow. Because you are better together.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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