Create Your Now Archive 3 With Kristianne Wargo

My Strength is My Story with Sue Detweiler, Women Who Move Mountains: Praying with Confidence, Boldness, and Grace. She shares personal stories of herself and other women that will open your eyes to God's work in everyday women who move mountains. Sue Detweiler: A wife, and a mother of six, radio host, an author of 3 books, and a pastor with more than 25 years experience. She speaks internationally on issues of marriage, family, women, prayer, leadership, and ministry. Her first two best-selling books were 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom and 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Marriage. "Prayer really is the key to our intimate relationship with God." ~ Sue Detweiler BOOK: Women Who Move Mountains Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including temptation, abuse, anxiety, the F.U.N.K., and prayers just for you with Sue Detweiler. You'll be inspired and encouraged to move mountains. The strength of the story Ministry The New Assignment Weddings The Vision with flames Church planting Life Bridge Church Temptation Past P

One of the greatest temptations regarding health and wellness is food. And the majority of us fall into the nutrition trap. You are at a grocery store, surfing your social media feeds and what pops up? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact The latest and greatest way to lose weight and eat healthy. The nutrition trap. And we fall for it. All the hype you see from this and that helping you lose so much weight and then look like this. We want the results. But will it work for you? You know summer is around the corner and you want to look your best. So of course you're going to be tempted. The nutrition trap. What can you do to escape the nutrition trap? The K.I.S.S. ~ Eat REAL food that works for you and your lifestyle! What do you crave? Know what you eat; journal your food. Create a simple nutrition menu. CreateYourNow.com for the FREE Meal Guide. "You deserve more than the nutrition trap. Begin today figurin

You are called to be ready when it's your turn. As bad as you want success, you may not get it when you want it. In going through life, completing the lists and fulfilling the necessary tasks, we want a reward. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact We want a reward. We want to be compensated for our efforts. It's not of your strength, but of God's. (Philippians 2:13) You have to be ready when God sees fit to place you in the limelight. People see your character and who you are from the outside. God sees you, your character, from the inside. You can't expect to get everything you want on your own terms. You must be willing to be consistent, continually building your character. However, we get impatient. We want what we deserve now. Then, we get sassy with God. We have to continually strive for what God is creating in us. It takes work, but you are worth it! The K.I.S.S. ~ Ready Yourself! So when you get a little

Most of us can agree that our lives aren't perfect. Change would be good. So let's look at how change is delaying your success. Because ultimately, we all want success. And if there is less opportunity for success, the likelihood of you hammering the change you desire, it's going to become null and void. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact You won't want to do it any more. You'll hang up the towel and give up or give in. It's whatever you know. "The mind seeks what it knows." ~ Kristianne Wargo You are going to continue to go after what is easier, because it's what you know. This is your mind's comfort zone. Your habit and behaviors hang out in the subconscious mind. So how change is delaying your success, it's your mind's fault. You have something to blame. You are here to create your now, to become your best selfie, living out the purpose God uniquely mastered for you. You want success. You want change. How

Did you know you are called to step out in faith? And faith not given by your own doings. God sets boundaries to not only keep us safe, but to keep us focused and directed where He desires us to go. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact "God is an indescribable and incredible planner." And in that, you are called to step out in faith. When you step out in faith, it can bring about jolts of overwhelm and fear, because you may not know the reasoning behind His direction. As you learn and lean on God, that causes you to become more vulnerable with Him. You grow in your intimacy with God. Which in turn, increases the level of trust. It's a two-way street with God. He will guide you and protect you; provide and love you. All He asks is that you step out in faith. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths." ~ Proverbs

In relationships, when there is the mountain between you, it becomes a challenge to overcome conflict, to overcome adversity, and to stop tearing down what you're trying to build up. This mountain is communication or the lack there of. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Men and women communicate differently. And when you're communicating the way you understand, most likely your partner isn't getting the same message, or he/she is interpreting it differently. Communication is one of the cornerstones to building your relationship, your marriage. What happens is that we build up walls and that becomes our focus. That creates the mountain. We play defensive and let the heart of our loved one slowly be broken. When you choose to communication with assertiveness, advocating only for you; your thoughts, your values, YOUR way, you are telling your partner --- You DON'T matter! You're worthless!! That sounds harsh. Bu

Life can get in the way of living. And what matters most fades away. But it takes a moment. A moment to create memories. A moment to strengthen your bond. A moment to build up a relationship. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It takes a moment! So how are you spending your moments? Being confession day, I gotta tell you that it's been a LONG week! Between the children's activities, homework, special school projects, finals, performances, and then the "adult" responsibilities of prepping the house for spring.This week's tone has been hitting the grindstone, even with my mom in town. Last night was a LATE night. But when everyone else was settling down, I overheard my husband say to our son, "Are you done with your project?" He happily responded, "YES!" It's what happened next that captured my focus. "Great! How about a few minutes with me. I need my Noah time!" WOW!! With everyone exhausted from an extended L

Rebekah Gregory shares her overcomer story in her new book, Taking My Life Back: My Story of Faith, Determination, and Surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing. Her story will keep you at the edge of your seat and re-engage you in living every moment! Rebekah Gregory: An extraordinary woman, a wife, and a mother of two who life was forever changed on April 15, 2013 at the Boston Marathon. This act of terrorism played out on U.S. soil may have claimed her leg, but it did not conquer her spirit. Rebekah is an overcomer. She now impacts people with her powerful message of faith and hope as a motivational speaker all across the country. Be prepared to be blessed, because a dose of inspiration is around the corner. "The hardest, toughest chapters leads us to the most beautiful ones of all." ~ Rebekah Gregory BOOK: Taking My Life Back Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including the Boston Marathon bombing, abuse, PTSD, faith, and happy continuations with Rebekah Gregory. You'll be inspired and wanting to go run

There is one exercise that will change your life. It doesn't require you to break a sweat or even dance a routine. And the best thing is, everybody can do it. No training required. The one exercise that will change your life is a SMILE! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Are you in shock? Something so simple as a SMILE really can change your life. Yes, your SMILE can do just that. So get ready to change your life, one SMILE at a time. The K.I.S.S. ~ SMILE!!! SMILING Affects Your Mental Health Every time your SMILE, you are having a "Feel Good" party in your brain. Neuropeptides are released that aim in fighting off stress. Dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin are released, too, sending a message to your body to relax. It can help lower your heart rate and blood pressure. Endorphins help with pain relief. Serotonin lifts your mood acting as an anti-depressant. SMILING Affects Your Physical Health When you

How is your life project coming along? All the changes you want to make for your transformation. You're one step away! Right now, it may seem like an eternity until you will reach your goal. However, your goal is one step away. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Have you ever made changes to your home like redecorating, maybe a new addition, a renovation, or even something as simple as painting a room. And let's not forget the unexpected hot water explosion. Yikes! Recall how you felt as you were dreaming and planning the project. You were very excited, filled with anticipation of what the final transformation will look like. You want the HGTV reveal! Then the prepping comes into play. There's still a little excitement, but you're wanting to get to the work. Let's get dirty! Watch out! The project is underway. It goes well for a few hours or a few days, depending how much you're changing things. But wait! The

Nothing is more creepy than those negative thoughts lurking in your mind. At every turn, you get burned. Learn how to silence the negative thoughts and be rescued from yourself. Oh yes!! Because there is a BIG surprise. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Did you realize that 5% of your thoughts come from your conscious mind. That leaves 95% for the subconscious mind. There is the unconscious mind, but we will leave that for another day. You have 50,000 - 70,000 thoughts per day. That's 38-49 thoughts per minute.  "Happiness is only a thought away." How many thoughts have you thought since the beginning of this episode? Confusing? YES! And mind-blowing!!! According to an article in Psychology today, a group of business students demonstrated that of their subconscious thoughts, 70-80% were of a negative tone. This is the "never", "can't", "shouldn't" phrases. Yet of their thoughts, they thought they were thinki

There are moments in our lives where radiant reflection confirms our pursuit of greatness.  But this greatness, where does it come from? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Is it of your own efforts? Coming off of Easter, it's the thrill of victory. Yet, the Sunday following Easter is one of the lowest attendance at church. How come? It could be because we are on this high. However, what follows a high? A CRASH!!! So here's the challenging question: Are you living a courageous life in God's eyes? "He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high." ~ Hebrews 1:3 We can live courageously doing what we want. But are we doing what God has called us to do in His eyes? The K.I.S.S. ~ Radiant Reflection Reflect. Pray. Be Still. This isn't meant to

Kindness is love in action! Kindness is how love is shown to accentuate a positive moment. In your relationships, it's important to support your partner. And one way to do that is my putting your love in action --- kindness. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you." ~ Ephesians 4:32 You want to build your relationship, kindness is one of those cornerstones. Kindness makes you likable. People want to be around you. It's very contagious too! Think what love in action can do for your marriage, for your relationships. The K.I.S.S. ~ Practice KINDNESS! Serve without expectation. Respond with a smile. Love them where they're at. "Strengthen your relationship --- One step at a time leads to miles of greatness." TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation Live. Love. IMPACT!   "One step at a time leads to miles of grea

No matter your circumstances, you want what's best in life. But how easy can you obtain it? Motherhood can be testing and trying at times. I've always reminding myself --- this is a moment. This too shall pass. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact You want what's best! But do you really know what's best? Not just for your child, but for YOU? Today marked an incredible milestone. No more restricted license for my daughter. FREEDOM!!! Her dad and I could have attempted to make things easier during this restricted license period, but what good would that have done? "Learning from our failures reveal the beauty in what we have." And this doesn't just apply to the children. Look at your life. You want what's best --- but there's a cost for everything. Are you willing to pay the cost? Are you willing to do what it takes to get you where you want to go? We want stuff out of life. we want what we want. But are you will

Coach Jen Rulon talks about life lessons beyond the triathlon, and the release of her new book, Rulon Rules: Strength Training & the Triathlete. You will be inspired, motivated and encouraged to be your best athlete. Jen Rulon: A wife, an author, a speaker, and a coach for triathletes. Coach Jen is a health and fitness expert receiving her master's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science along with her certification as a USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach. She shares here knowledge and expertise on her blog, in Runners World, Triathlete Magazine, Men's Online Journal, and WebMD. Coach Jen is all about pushing the athlete beyond the physical aspects of training. "Coaching triathletes to get to the finish line with a smile." ~ Coach Jen BOOK: Rulon Rules: Strength Training & the Triathlete Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including triathlon, strength training, nutrition, the finish lines, and IronZen with Coach Jen! You'll discover many strategies and tools for becoming your best ath

This is a perfect time of the year to spring into wellness and look specifically at your lifestyle. What's working and maybe the areas you need to focus on more specifically. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Think of it as spring cleaning for your mind, body, and spirit. When talking about these areas, I want to warn you... Don't get defensive. It's all about the facts. Think more yes and no, not maybe so. Don't take it personally. There's no emotional attachment to your answer. There's no right or wrong. You are taking inventory. Use the Likert Scale (1 to 5; 5 being the best and 1 being the worst) to rate where you are in the following areas. The K.I.S.S. ~ Spring into Wellness!! BODY IMAGE - How do you see your reflection? EMOTIONAL HEALTH - How stable are your emotions daily? STRESS - How well do you regulate your stress? PHYSICAL EXERCISE - How important is exercise in your week? NUTRITION - How wel

Wouldn't it be amazing to go shopping at The Happiness Boutique and choose exactly what you want to make you happy? Well you certainly can have happiness. And it takes you to commit to yourself. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact What would your day look like if you were happy? It's not something you put a lot of thought into. Yet today is YOUR day to be happy at The Happiness Boutique. Now you have to admit, the thought of The Happiness Boutique makes you smile. And that's what you need to focus on. What is it that makes you happy? The K.I.S.S. ~ Don't worry, Be happy!! There is no reason to fret. Crying out "Why me?" only raises the negative. Take time today and go shopping in The Happiness Boutique. Think about what you can do to smile more. Let your sunshine fill the day! Live. Love. IMPACT!!!   TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation Live. Love. IMPACT!   "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!"

How do you stop giving up or keeping your momentum and moving forward? Take the road less traveled. Seems easy enough. You always give 150% and then by the third day, it all unravels and goes to the wayside. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It doesn't seem fair. But an easy trap and temptation to give in to. We want something different, but we are afraid of what happened last time. Yes! --- Your past plays a role in your transformation. You are comfortable in your old self. You know what to expect. And there's not much to fear. The only difference is --- you become more frustrated, more disappointed in yourself, and ultimately, you know you're a failure. So why even go down the path you don't know. Stick to what you do know. Yet that's the terrifying result you don't want. --- You don't want what you already have. You are in a vicious cycle; the circle of ________. Name the circle. What are you going throug

When you experience a victory, you can't help but feel like, "You. Are. Chosen." And that feeling is amazing, indescribable at times. It sends your blood rushing fast with all the neurons in celebration mode. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact If I was to ask you about your victories, what would be the greatest victory you've ever experienced? Win in high school or college Marriage Childbirth A specific career move/advancement "Humanly speaking it is impossible. But with God everything is possible." ~ Matthew 19:26 What would be your greatest victory? Today we celebrate the greatest victory ever! The resurrection of Jesus Christ. You. Are. Chosen. Think back --- how much time do you spend chasing trophies? The one victory that lasts forever is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the grave is within you. You. Are. Chosen. What do you want in your life? What do you want you

"Thy will be done" is a phrased used primarily by faith-based people. It's actually found in the Bible 3 times: in the Lord's Prayer and the time prior to Christ's crucifixion. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact What is God's will? This is God's purpose for you. "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is --- His good, pleasing, and perfect will." ~ Romans 12:2 Thy will be done. Nothing is impossible. The Lord's Prayer: Our Father, which are in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:9-10) What is your attitude when it come to 'Thy will be done'? Are you working in your own strength? Are you caught in earthly distractions? Are you willing only when it's in your favor? 'Thy will be done' attitude says you are willing to sacrifice as