4092 Marriage is the Ultimate Stanley Cup

Release Date: 06/13/2026

4126 You're Not Lost, You're Just Sightseeing

Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life doesn’t come with a map. It twists and turns, throws detours at us, and sometimes drops us in places we never expected. This reality hits even harder when you’re raising kids—because now you’re not just navigating your own path; you’re guiding little explorers through their own confusing journeys. Overwhelm can take over, leaving you with questions: “Am I doing this right? Are we lost?” But the thing is that you’re not lost; you’re just sightseeing. When you’re sightseeing, you don’t panic because you’re off-course. You pause. You take in the landscape. You explore...

4125 It's Okay to Look Back

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Looking back at your past is natural. It’s part of being human. We reflect on where we came from, what we’ve endured, and how we’ve grown. But there’s a line between glancing at your history and living inside it. Be careful how long you hang out with your past. Like Doris Roberts said, “It’s okay to look back, just don’t stare.” Some people get stuck in their past like it’s a favorite hangout spot—even a safe one. They replay old mistakes, clutch grudges, or drown in regrets. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . This isn’t...

4124 Put the Phone Down

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We live in a world wired for distraction. Endless notifications, the addictive drag of social media feeds, and the constant buzz of other people’s highlight reels can pull us from what truly matters. We wonder why we feel stuck—trapped in what has happened, fixated on what didn’t work, and overwhelmed by the noise of life. But here’s the brutal truth: if the past leads your present, you’re not moving forward—you’re treading water. Put the phone down. Stop scrolling through other people’s curated moments, the endless barrage of “perfect” lives. Desire to be supported and...

4123 Get Through Today

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In a world buzzing with endless tasks, deadlines, and distractions, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of what’s next. We pile on to-do lists, strategize for tomorrow’s meetings, plan meals, manage errands, and somehow forget the most important moment—the present. The secret isn’t to conquer every challenge at once, but to zero in on what calls for your attention right now. The goal is simple: get through today. Matthew 6:34 says— “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Desire to be supported...

4122 What If You Lowered the Bar?

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How much of your time is wasted feeling overwhelmed while trying to do everything with excellence? Excellence is always great. But maybe good is enough. Expectations are hard to reach, especially when you set the bar high for absolutely everything. So what if you lowered the bar? Standards are a double-edged sword. They can work to your advantage. They push you to grow, to care about your output, to take pride in what you produce. But standards can also become a stumbling block — one that holds you hostage to procrastination and overwhelm. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...

4121 Live Where God is Growing You

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It’s tempting to live in a state of “almost”—almost ready, almost fulfilled, almost free. We tell ourselves that real life will start when circumstances change, when prayers get answers, when doors finally open. But in the process, we miss what God is actively doing right here, right now, in the soil beneath our feet. So much of your energy gets wasted longing for what should be that you fail to live where God is growing you. If you find yourself watching time slip away with hope pinned on some future moment, don’t wait to live. Live where God is growing you. Desire to be...

4120 Reveal My Own Heart

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Marriage is often painted as a dance of two individuals growing together. But too often, that dance becomes a blame game in which one partner points out what the other isn’t doing, expecting change to come from outside rather than from within. We demand more from our spouses—more attention, more effort, more affection—while neglecting the vital question: what am I bringing to this table? Reveal my own heart. Imagine if, instead of scrutinizing your spouse’s shortcomings, you first took a long, hard look at your own heart—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Desire to be supported and...

4119 The Gift of Home

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Parents have so many responsibilities besides raising their children. And when everything gets a little out of hand, it's easy to feel overwhelmed as if you're the worst parent ever, barely keeping your head above water, wondering if you’re failing your children. But you are doing the best you can. What matters most isn’t perfection—it’s what you pour into your children every single day. That is the gift of home. Home is more than walls and furniture. It’s the sanctuary your children carry in their hearts, shaped by your presence, your love, and your teaching. Desire to be supported...

4118 Welcome the Unknown as a Doorway

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Standing on the edge of something new can be terrifying. The unknown stretches before you like a vast, uncharted ocean, and self-doubt is the anchor that threatens to keep you stuck on familiar shores. But waiting for certainty is waiting to stay stuck. If you want a life that matters, you have to learn to welcome the unknown as a doorway, not a detour. History—and countless stories—show that greatness rarely arrives wrapped in comfort and clarity. Instead, it strides in wearing uncertainty like armor and possibility like a weapon. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded...

4117 Find Your Path

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In a world dominated by social media feeds and constant connectivity, becoming the person you are meant to be feels almost impossible. Every scroll hooks you into the comparison trap—measuring your behind-the-scenes against someone else’s highlight reel. This endless competition to be what we’re not steals our attention and energy. Ask yourself honestly: Where are you right now? Are you living your life, or are you caught up in comparing yourself to others? Find your path! Living someone else’s life is confusing. It’s debilitating. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...

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Marriage is the ultimate Stanley Cup—a hard-fought victory that only comes to those willing to play the toughest game of their lives. It’s not just about feeling in love; it’s about showing up day after day, battling through unexpected setbacks, and trusting your teammate when the pressure’s crushing. Like a hockey team on the ice chasing the biggest prize in sports, couples who win this game know that every pass, every hit, and every moment of grit counts toward the ultimate goal: a marriage that lasts.

Think about a hockey team chasing the Stanley Cup. They’re not just skating around for fun. Every pass they make, every shot they take, every shift they endure under brutal pressure—it's coordinated, intentional, and high stakes. Missing a play can cost them a chance at the big prize. Yet, despite bruises, setbacks, and fatigue, they push forward, leaning on each other, trusting their skills and instincts, and adjusting their game plan as they go.

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Marriage works the same way. It isn’t about being perfect or avoiding conflict; it’s about learning how to play together through the chaos. When you hit rough patches—arguments, disappointments, external stressors—those are like the big hits on the ice. You don’t fold. You support, strategize, and roll up your sleeves to push through.

Examples of the Game vs. Real Life

The Comeback Play: A hockey team might trail 3-0 at the end of the second period but come back with a fierce third period that wins them the game. In marriage, that’s like weathering a particularly bad season—financial strain, illness, or loss—and emerging closer and stronger through teamwork and resilience.
Line Changes & Shifting Roles: Hockey teams rotate players to keep energy high. Couples have to shift roles and responsibilities too—sometimes one partner leads on finances, the other on parenting, or one takes a step back professionally to support the other. Flexibility keeps momentum alive.
Penalty Kill: When a team is short-handed, they defend harder and play smarter to avoid conceding a goal. Marriage’s penalty kill moments are the times you face crisis—disagreements that threaten the relationship, tough life changes. How you defend your bond in those moments determines whether you survive or lose ground.

Marriage is the ultimate Stanley Cup, and it can be strengthened to the point of winning it all!!

The K.I.S.S. ~ Play to win it all!

You have to be in it to win it! And that takes commitment and dedication.

3 Things Couples Must Do to Win Their Stanley Cup in Marriage

Build Relentless Teamwork
Trust isn’t a given. It’s built in the daily passes—the small acts of kindness, honest talks, dependable follow-through. If you don’t have each other's backs in the trenches, you won’t win the long game.
Communicate Like Pros Under Pressure
No one’s perfect on the ice. But great teams talk through plays, share intel, and keep each other alert. Couples must master honest, clear communication—especially when it’s hard. Speak up before issues snowball and listen to understand, not just respond.
Keep Adjusting the Game Plan
What worked in season one might not work in season five. Life throws curveballs. Growth demands that you adapt—your parenting styles, financial goals, even your lifestyle habits. Stubbornness is a quick way to lose the cup. Flexibility is your best offense.

Make no mistake—marriage is a brutal, demanding game. But like hockey’s greatest trophy, it’s the hardest-earned prize with the sweetest victory. If you commit to it like a Stanley Cup team, your marriage doesn’t just survive the season—it wins for a lifetime.

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Song Title: Overcomer
Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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