Create Your Now Archive 4 With Kristianne Wargo

Failures. Successes. One you want to minimize, the other maximize. In order to achieve that, you must learn how to stop breaking promises with yourself. Anytime you set yourself up with an escape route to the other side where you don't have to work as hard, when you don't have to make many changes, and when it doesn't require extra time. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact All of this adds up to another broken promise. Growing up, my mom and dad were very persistent when it came to keeping promises. They saw promises the way God kept His promises, both in the Bible and to them. When they made a promise, it would take a life-changing event for them to break the promise. Today, I see too many ways out to breaking promises. It's easy. The number one --- I'm too busy! We commit. Then we run away with the excuse --- I'm so sorry. I didn't realize how busy I was. I hope you don't mind. Words have power. They give an

The world shows you the way to go. But when you stumble, who holds you hand in hand? Most of the time, it's you. Quick to jump up; dragging yourself off the floor of failure, fearing ridicule and disappointment. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact So unfair. Not right! The world promises comfort and guidance, only to leave you empty-handed when you fall. Now struck with anxiety, depression, frustration, and loneliness. Yet hand in hand --- you're not alone! Gently, God reaches for you. Desperately, you run away or grab Him hand in hand. Don't bury yourself in shame, because of what the world projects onto you. The K.I.S.S. ~ Go hand in hand with the Lord! Think about how it feels to interlock, holding hands receiving comfort, love, acceptance, confidence, safety, and hope. It's an embrace worthy of you. "Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand." ~ Psalm 37:24 God does not

"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." But not in marriage. As a sports lover, I can most certainly understand how Coach Sanders, a UCLA football coach, would want to encourage his players to win. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact However in relationships, especially marriage, winning isn't everything. It's more about sharing and compromising. Loving when it's easy; and more importantly, loving when you don't want to. Now this idea of winning, always being right, is something that comes easy for all of us. Call it human nature. Who doesn't want to win? Who doesn't want to be right? I know I do. Just yesterday, I heard myself saying multiple times throughout the day (like it was my theme of the day) --- Why do you always have to be right? How do you think that opened up the conversation? It did not! In fact, those comments only puts your spouse on the defensive. And anyone on defense is going to com

How many times have you heard, "I can't do this!"? Words spoken with a power to halt all dreams, goals and crush all confidence. Today, start your impossible. You see, six years ago today, I received a devastating call that my father had passed away; a young man of 65 years gone in a blink. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact One can still ask, 'Why?'. But instead, I choose to be his living legacy. You can focus on what was lost (for me, my day). Or you can be grateful for what you have and celebrate the moment. Many of you have lost a loved one, and you understand the emptiness it leaves in your heart. But I don't accept the loss as a void. I fill it up with what he taught me. Start your impossible! My dad had a way of making every day bigger and better. His booming voice echoed everywhere even in a crowd. He was not a quiet man. And no one was a stranger. He opened his heart to hear the stories of hurt, love

Steven Hoffman shares his expertise in the process of radical innovation in his new book, Make Elephants Fly. Steven Hoffman:  He is an angel investor, partner at Founders VC, LP in August Capital and a serial entrepreneur. Steven is also the Captain and CEO of Founders Space, one of the world's leading incubators and accelerators, with over 50 partners in 22 countries. Always innovating on his life, Captain Hoff has tried more professions than cats have lives, including serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, angel investor, studio head, computer engineer, filmmaker, Hollywood TV executive, coder, game designer, manga rewriter, animator, and voice actor. "I know how hard it is to get that elephant off the ground." ~ Steven Hoffman BOOK: Make Elephants Fly Connect with Steven Hoffman Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including start ups, creativity, trends, innovations, value, and your passions. Open your heart and may the possibilities begin to innovate your dreams. Japan New Year's in China Founders

When it comes to your health, what risks are worth taking? Risks that change your life. Wouldn't it be nice not to have to calculate what we might gain or lose? Risks --- a chance to impact with no guarantees. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Think about what you want to do in 5 years. What about 10, 20, 30 years? Without your health, nothing you want or dream will be worth even going after. So what risks are worth taking? RISKS .... Failure Success Friendships Time Money Marriage Motherhood What are you really risking when it comes to your health? YOU!!! "The risks that are worth taking are the obstacles you use as excuses." ~ Kristianne Wargo These risks we just discussed ... Those are obstacles that you use as excuses NOT to care for yourself. It's not about a certain number on the scale, a size on the tag, being skinny, thin, muscular, or just as is. It's YOU ---- being your best selfie; being your be

When the heart calls out with hope or despair, sorrow or with smiles, the strength is joy made full. It's not about what you can do, but the strength God gives. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Joy made full. The strength that shows up when you are in a crisis. The strength that comforts when you are hurting. The strength that endures when all else fails. The joy of the Lord is your strength. It's not the accomplishments and achievements that bring joy. They make you happy for a few moments. But joy --- it's everlasting. Joy never fails. Life isn't about reaching these pinnacles, as those are fleeting. The K.I.S.S. ~ Joy made full! Joy made full comes from the only one who can fill your heart. "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him." ~ Psalm 28:7 The joy of the Lord is my strength. (Nehemiah 8:10) "Until now, you

As life becomes complicated, remember greatness starts with goodness. The goodness found in your thoughts, actions, and words. However, that greatness cannot be reached when you sabotage your journey with words of incompleteness. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It's the contractions of life. I can't do this. I won't measure up. I don't believe in myself. The contractions. The stop signs of life. Words have power especially when spoken to yourself. Greatness starts with goodness. All greatness come from goodness, and all goodness comes from you. Simply put. No goodness, no greatness. "The price of greatness is responsibility." ~ Winston Churchill Everything has a price. You must be responsible for the words you speak as it affects your mindset. The K.I.S.S. ~ Tie the K.N.O.T.S.! KNOWLEDGE. It's knowing your facts, knowing your feelings. NOW. Understanding your season. Where you are now. OBEDIENCE. Followin

Whether your day has been great or challenging, softly and tenderly Jesus is calling. A message sent all the time. But our busyness, distractions, and agendas keep us from tapping in His call. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling! We complain that we are not hearing from God. but at what point in your day have you quieted yourself to hear Him? Softly and tenderly. God doesn't always come in a burning bush or lightning strikes. He is gently waiting for us to be still; quieting the noise of the world. The K.I.S.S. ~ Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling! We went on a trip this weekend. More like a 48 hours whirlwind adventure. We were off to see my daughter's boyfriend for Family Day at the Helicopter Pilot Training in Alabama. What an honor to go and celebrate Craig in his accomplishments. When we returned home, I am sad to report no elves or gnomes unpacked all the boxes. But

Coming off a day of love, how do you feel? Disappointed or elated. Looking for love in all the wrong places? When you're in relationships, you have expectations. These expectations come from previous experiences, your initial dating time, and then marriage. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Expectations can benefit a relationship. But it can do the opposite too. Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Some would have wanted their Valentine's Day to be all about them. Surprises, flowers, dinner, and some snuggle time. But then there is reality. My Valentine's Day... I spent with boxes, followed by a couple sweet texts, picking up children, homework, and ending it with me cooking in the kitchen for the family. Reality vs. Expectations That can put you into a lot of emotional combats. What is suppose to be in marriage and what am I really getting? Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Marr

As the horror began, there was still hope in tragedy. The shots rang out, hearts broken. The last thing any parent should deal with; the loss of a child. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Just two days ago, a community was faced with the unthinkable. Tears streamed down my face as I heard report after report after report. A Florida high school massacre. How can a nation so rich in opportunity and making dreams come true have such tragic incidences? I couldn't help but think about my babies. We're new to a community and the what ifs steamrolling my mind. The unthinkable! But there is hope in tragedy. I picked up my son from high school and he said he was reading an article regarding this horrific incident. And in the conversation, he shared the story of a coach who saved students' lives by shielding them. He said, "Mom, it's simple. Put others first." The K.I.S.S. ~ Put others first! PAY ATTENTION. God gave

Katie Farrell shares how she broke free from eating disorders by renewing her mind with the word of God in her new book, Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul. Katie Farrell, RN:  She is a wife of 8 years to her high school sweetheart, Sean. And is now a brand new mommy to Madeline Joy. Katie is the author of Dashing Dish Cookbook and the owner of Dashing Dish Inc., a web-based nutrition business and ministry. As a Labor & Delivery nurse, wife, and mom, she teaches how to replace your lies with spiritual truths. "If you are seeking truth in His word, you will find it." ~ Katie Farrell, RN LIFE VERSE: "Don't be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. And then you will know God's good, acceptable, and perfect will for your life." ~ Romans 12:2 BOOK: Nourish CONNECT with Katie Farrell Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including balance, fuel for your body and soul, lies, and truths. May your heart be filled with hope and

Love and health are intertwined in amazing ways. Valentine's Day is a good reminder that love fosters more than cards, chocolate, and sappy chick flicks. And what better way to celebrate your health than with the one you love. Love benefits your health immensely. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact These benefits are enhanced when cultivating a long-term, calm, stable relationship with one you care for deeply. Yes, this can be your sweetheart. But it can also be your best friend for the last 15 years. It's not about the tingling feeling you get when you see him across the room. The key is connection; feeling worthy, respected, and valued. A sense of belonging. That connection. We were created to form relationships. And a deep, interlocking relationship helps to strengthen the love and health component to your wellness. Now most of the research done has been people who are married. So if you are not married, ha

Sometimes we tend to skate through life, being cautious and tentative. Life is a risk. Start with love. No matter how you look at your day, there are always risks involved. Some guaranteed and others a little easier. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact But if you want to live your life to its fullest, you have to be daring. Jump on the other side when it looks impossible. Wouldn't it be nice if everything you could have was granted to you without much effort? Or would it be worth as much? Don't try and just get by with so-so. You will kick yourself later for not hitting life harder with more passion and drive. Start with love. In the beginning, that's how it started. Life started with love. The love of a Heavenly Father who created the world with an intensity to fill it beyond anything we could imagine. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not per

How crazy are your days? What are you running from?Overwhelm. A facet in your life that does not determine your success. In order for you to bury the chaos and swim through the stress, you have to understand what are you running from? It may not be all that scary. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Overwhelm is a sister to stress. It's a component of stress. And when you become stressed, what does that really mean? You have no control! You feel you've lost control. And therefore, your mind gets the "freak out" signal. Everything is downhill from there. You don't take time to analyze the situation because your mind has signaled your body that at this point, you've lost all control. Now let's logically think about this. Have you really lost control? NO!!! But because your mind has communicated with your body that nothing can be done, you go into rescue mode. It's all about survival! Nothing makes sense to you.

When the world is against you and you feel all alone, you know me by name. A name given with love and spoken with hope. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Psalm 139:1-4 1 You have searched me, Lord,     and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise;     you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down;     you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue     you, Lord, know it completely. It's so easy to feel all alone. Sitting in a corner with no one on your team. Caught in your day with an emptiness that consumes your soul. Yet still you know me by name. A name given to me with love. Love that surpasses all understanding. Love that surrounds the heart and warms the soul. Love that is like no other. You know me by name. But why is it that I still feel all alone. Abandoned in a world filled with opportunities, passions, dreams, and goals. Yet me --- I

When you don't see what others see in you, look in the mirror. The eyes say it all. Remember seeing the love of your life and looking deep into their eyes. All the splendor and wonder. They mesmerized your thoughts and your dreams. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Then life happens. Decisions take us down roads we never dreamed of; and the simplicity of a couple in love fades away to frustration, other people's deadlines, and responsibilities that never go away. Life and love --- It's complicated, but that's what makes it beautiful! Life is the drawing without the eraser. ~ John W. Gardner Valentine's Day is around the corner. Yes ladies, we need to remember this date too. Not because of what you want. But what you can give. Even our husbands need attention on a day where the world says it's all about the woman. So how can you show your love bigger than when you first pledged yourself to each other? The K.I

Have you ever run yourself into a brick wall? When no way is THE way and your eyes are opened to the brighter possibilities that were there, just hiding in the mess. Messes found in the junkyard of our lives are no fun. And usually it ends up messier before it gets better. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact That's how our move started; from the sale of our home to purchasing our new home, packing up the old to drive to the new. Mess after mess after mess! Somehow when no way is THE way, you learn how to be resourceful, never giving up on what you know God's got. But it isn't easy. When you're in the mess, that's all you see. The mess gets bigger and bigger with the doubts growing stronger and stronger. Why is it that the junkyard gets so out of control? I felt this. My children felt it. However if we wanted to get beyond the brick wall, we had to find a way, THE way. What do you do when you're buried in your

Keri Wyatt Kent shares how she creates GODSPACE by living at God's pace; embracing the inconvenient adventure of intimacy with God. Keri Wyatt Kent:  She is a wife of 27 years in March and a mom to her two beautiful children. Keri is the co-author to many books and has collaborated with people like Rick Warren, Bill Hybels, and the staff of Prison Fellowship. She is also a speaker and author of now 11 books with her most recent book, GODSPACE: Embracing the Inconvenient Adventure of Intimacy with God. Keri is the founder and president of A Powerful Story. She continually writes for a variety of print and digital publications including Christianity Today, Gifted for Leadership, The High Calling, SmallGroups.com, and Today's Christian Woman. She also serves as a lay pastor at Willow Creek Community Church. "The way to create Godspace is to live at God's pace!" ~ Keri Wyatt Kent Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including balance, hospitality, sacred space, setting the limits, spiritual awe, and relationsh

If you want to impact the world and see your dreams come true, strengthen your heart health from the inside out and the outside in. Your heart is what will keep your passion alive and beating stronger. So take note. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact February is Heart Health Month. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. Taking care of your heart is vital. Ways to lower your risk of heart disease...from the American Heart Association. The K.I.S.S. ~ Strengthen your heart health! Watch your weight. Lose weight if needed. Quit smoking and stay away from second hand smoking. Control cholesterol and manage your blood pressure. Limit alcohol consumption. Eat real. Eat healthy. (Reduce blood sugar) Get ACTIVE. Intentional movement. When you are looking to make changes, ask yourself this.... Am I making excuses or making an impact in my heart health? IM.P.A.C.T. ~ I'M Pushing Ahead Creating Transfor