Create Your Now Archive 4 With Kristianne Wargo

Whether you are battling struggles or enjoying your day, worry no more!  "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." ~ Matthew 6:34 Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact I picked up my youngest after a school club event. We chatted about how his day went and all that he learned. It was the first day of the second week of school. It wasn't until after we arrived home that he said, "Mom, you know I was not feeling well. I was nervous about the day. But I know God was talking to me. 'The day will end up fine. Worry no more." WOW! Through the thoughts of a child open to hearing what God has to say. One we all can learn from him. The K.I.S.S. ~ Worry No More! Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. ~ 1 Peter 5:7 Worry no more! Today will eventually be yesterday, leaving tomorrow for today. No matter what is to come, worry no mor

What separates the best from the rest? Winning at everything. Or losing more to prepare for the win. The champion mindset changes the game of life! Many moments are consumed by failures and very little successes. At least, that's where our mind wonders. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact How many times have you tried to win at everything, only to find yourself conflicted in adversity? The ups and the downs. The wins and more losses. As I watched the Super Bowl, I must say I was impressed by how the game itself was played. Everyone sticking to their playbook. Then the unexpected turnover. The only turnover of the game for the New England Patriots; the ball being stripped from Tom Brady's hands. And this happened with a little more than 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Do you think the Philadelphia Eagles had planned this to happen? Of course not! The Eagles did exactly as they practiced 3 post-season game

Nothing is more exciting than being surprised. Surprises are the best!  Remember back to when you were surprised with flowers, a compliment from a stranger, an unexpected promotion, a day filled with joy for no reason. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Surprises are the best! And God loves to surprise you. However, have you been open to His surprises? Throughout our days, it's easy to get caught up in the mundane activities and responsibilities. We forget of the every day miracles God wants us to see. Surprises are the best! And too, I believe we love control more than we like surprises. Therefore, our attention is drawn to what we can control and not to the unknown and the unexpected. My youngest daughter was chatting with her sister on the phone yesterday. We are still living out of boxes. So I popped in to help her set up her bedroom. That's when I heard her speaking with her sister. Oh, so much fun! We c

What do you do when you feel like your marriage is struggling? In order to survive the day, you must give more grace. Grace that doesn't keep score. Grace that lifts one up even when one tears down. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact No, it's not fair. But God never said life would be fair. Look how He served you. By giving you His only begotten Son so you will have everlasting life. (John 3:16) The BIG game is being played this weekend. The "super" of all SUPERs. It's the Super Bowl. And like every day, marriage is a super bowl. Win or lose, you have to get up and see what comes of your plans. The communications with each other. Your actions. Your tone of voice. Even your looks that you think aren't being seen. Every day, the score is being tabulated. Who will win the marriage super bowl? If you want to have a marriage built on the love God has for you, The K.I.S.S. ~ Give more grace! "But He gives a greater

As you fall onto hardships and struggles, do you find yourself stuck in your Groundhog Day? Where you keep repeating the day over and over and over again. Will it ever stop? And if so, when? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Today is Groundhog Day. We await to witness Punxsutawney Phil as to whether or not he will see his shadow. If he sees his shadow, there is six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, then early spring is on the horizon. My husband loves the movie, Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. I'm not a big movie buff, but I've watched it many times with him. With our recent move, my two youngest boys have been having their own Groundhog Day. And not something they really enjoy. Repeating your first day of school over and over and over and over again. In fact, both my hubby and I were sharing with them how they are tending to focus on all the bad; replaying that in their head over and over again. You don'

Tara Cousineau, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, meditation teacher, well-being researcher, and social entrepreneur. She shares how the science of compassion can heal your heart and your world in her brand new book, The Kindness Cure. Tara Cousineau:  She is a wife of 23 years and a mom to her two beautiful daughters. Tara founded bodimojo.com and develops wellness tools for youth. She is affiliated with the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Cambridge Health Alliance in Somerville, Massachusetts. Tara is a mindfulness trainer and chief science officer at Whil, a digital mindfulness company plus serves as a scientific advisor to kindness.org. "Kindness is love in action." ~ Tara Cousineau, PhD BOOK: The Kindness Cure CONNECT with Tara Cousineau   Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including the model industry, being enough, a dating reality show, and insecurity. And always remember, you are beautiful! Family Morning routine Yoga Breat The Body Prayer Kindness Fight or Flight Response Calm & Co

Sometimes opportunities present themselves once in a blue moon. How are you changing your lifestyle to impact the world? It's the super bowl for a super life! There's a lot of SUPERs happening this week! Today especially. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact If you took a moment to look high in the sky, you might have gained a glimpse of the super blue blood moon. And extraordinary event! What's so incredible and special about this full moon is three reasons: (NASA Report) It's the third in a series of super moons. It's the second full moon in one month, known as the blue moon. It's the total lunar eclipse that will take on a reddish tint, known as the blood moon. It's been over 150 years (1866) since an event like this has occurred. When you look at your life, have you ever experienced a once in a blue moon event; where everything was aligning perfectly? Unfortunately, we tend to hold back waiting for the bl

When life gives you lemons, delight in the storms. It's time to make lemonade out of all that is thrown at you. There truly is no reason to feel overwhelmed and afraid at what you are facing. God's got you! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Your safety rests in the protection of your heavenly Father. Even when you are falling a part at the seams, you are not alone. Your tears may fill a cup, but God's love for you overflows. Open your heart so God can... heal you touch you calm you forgive you strengthen you love you God is ready, but are you? Delight in the storms! The K.I.S.S. ~ Delight in the storms! This is where God shows His strength in your time of need. He delights in sharing your journey with you; the good, the bad, and the most unwanted ugly! See the storms as ships passing in the night. Because this too shall pass. You won't linger long until your rescue appears. But you must be ready. Ready you

Just because you know everything doesn't mean that you have it all together and on the path perfect for you. Knowledge vs. Action; which one do you choose today? Knowledge can benefit your life in many ways. However, knowledge without action slows you down. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact You can't see what works and the options to change what isn't working. Therefore, you are living in confusion. And confusion only serves indecisiveness. No wonder you are stuck more than you are in action. Knowledge is important to build a foundation. But action ignites motivation creating the impact in the world you touch. "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter." ~ Helen Walton You can learn all there is about your interest. Yet until you put your knowledge into practice, progress will be stalled. Might as well hang up your dreams now! "Action is the real measure of intelligence." ~ Napoleon Hill So how do you t

With every twist and turn, there are infinite possibilities in how your journey will unfold. No one way is perfection until God leads you. When the obstacles and trials capture your focus, which direction do you go first? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Turning around and running the other way seems pretty natural. Retreat!!! And usually that doesn't get you very far except backed up into a corner. So many routes. So many directions. Which way do I go? "Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." ~ Psalm 25:4-5 The K.I.S.S. ~ Show me Your ways, Lord! A cry of help that is heard! Are you allowing God to SHOW you the path in which to go? Maybe your compass is a little off. Let God refine your path. Further, are you letting God GUIDE you in truth. This means closing doors that you may wish remained open. The

Life throws us in all different directions. When you are too tired, how can you love without being grouchy and selfish? The one thing that's threatened as stress and overwhelm moves in, is your love for each other. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact And it's not because you don't love any more. It's the fact that you are super comfortable with who you are with, you let it all hang out! No emotional control. No language barred. No courtesy extended. You are who you are. You attack out of love. But that's not love. In fact, it hurts more than it serves. When you are too tired, how can you love without hurting those you care for the most? Give love with your communication. The K.I.S.S. ~ Give love with your communication! Speak out of concern. Be intentionally gentle. Listen intently with purpose. Don't interject your own thoughts and ideas as to what it going to be said. Validate your spouse. Lift him/her up w

As deep and wide as the ocean, so are your abilities and strengths. Never underestimate yourself! No more pushing yourself to the back of the line. Step up with confidence knowing you can do it. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact This move has stretched my patience not with all the chaos that comes from moving, but as a parent. My children were old enough this move to actually participate in every process we went through. And thank goodness, the moving trucks are no more. After one complete tractor trailer and another 1/2 a load, we are moved in with boxes at every turn. However, what I loved most about this process is seeing my children step up to the plate. They had to figure out solutions for problems that came up. They had to go without restful sleep and learn the hard way of survival by fire. Little sleep and that was very unusual for them. On top of all that, some of their wifi would be down for days. A

Clayton and Ashlee Hurst share love stories with beauty and struggles so you can experience God's greatest desires for you and your spouse in their brand new book, Hope For Your Marriage. Are you willing to do whatever it takes? Clayton & Ashlee Hurst:  They have been married for 21 years and have 3 beautiful children. As marriage and parenting pastors at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, (the church of Pastor Joel Osteen), they share a passion in seeing God breathe life into every couple, strengthening and enriching the family unit. "It starts at home." ~ Clayton Hurst   BOOK: Hope For Your Marriage Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including prayer, love, loss, postpartum depression, and suicide. Starts at home Pastor Joel and Victoria Children Love at first prayer The meet up Family Vulnerability Are you willing to do whatever it takes? Postpartum depression Differences Ephesians 5:21 Valley of Dry Bones SPARK Trenches Jimmy Evans Loss Miscommunication Strengths Agape Love Choice Can these bone

Does life have you running in all directions without a breath of rest? Maybe you're shouting, "There's no rest for the weary!" Pushing through to get to the next thing and then pushing through some more. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It's seems the badge of honor we like to wear proudly. However, the badge discolors quickly. And then there's no rest for the weary. When it comes to your health and wellness, rest is a vital component to living a healthy lifestyle. Not just because it's a good excuse not to do anything. But as you change your body, strengthen it, and feed it well, you need to give it time to adapt to the changes. Otherwise, it goes into a stress mode. Your cortisol levels are raised. Inflammation grows; swollen feet, hands, bloated tummy. All the things we love about stress. However, God wants us to care for a body so long term we can impact the world we touch. Make a difference in your lif

Don't bite off more than you can chew. Little by little becomes a lot! When you are strapped to the busyness and held hostage by the schedules of other masters, leave the worry at the door. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact One step at a time leads to miles of greatness! With each step you take, it draws you closer to where you want to be. But it's when you try to get it all done, not only does the journey become cloudy and clarity fades; the spark of happiness is extinguished and joy sleeps away in the darkness. That is not a way to live with purpose, the purpose God created within you. Choose one step. Don't judge it's size. Just take A.I.M. with ONE step. The K.I.S.S. ~ One step at a time! God could give you everything you want in a matter of minutes. But talk about overwhelm? It would be the death of you. So bask in God's plans for your life! "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!"   TAKE A.I.M

Feeling a little wild and stressed; not knowing what is coming next? Don't let overwhelm overcome you! You know the saying about how one can make a mountain out of a molehill. Putting too much emphasis on something so minor that it becomes so major. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It's easy to find yourself living in a world of overwhelm, all because of the busyness factor. You doing everything with little to no help. Trying to be the everyday super hero is not going to get you where you want to go. In fact, it might only help to dig the grave of burying your dream faster. Now that may seem extreme, but overwhelm is EXTREME. And stopping it before it stops you is key. Today, we sign for our new home in the south. I am beyond excited and overwhelmed all at the same time. You see, the people who built this home lived in it, but seem to leave the love out of it. Your journey is to be lived, but loved even mor

Time to repack, rediscover, and renew your journey. But the question is... Are you pulling the load all by yourself? When you are tired, exhausted, frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, and no energy, who's on your team? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It's easy to get stuck in your own world and keep the focus on what you can control. There is no reason to do life all by yourself. But when we are trapped in the busyness and craziness, we tend to do things all under our own strength. Let God be your safety net. Let Him be your strength and hold you up. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." ~ Romans 8:28 You were created in His image with a purpose. No matter what you are going through, you don't have to do it alone and all by yourself. You can do all things through Christ who gives you His strength. (Philippians 4:13) The K.I

When things are going crazy in your life, it's not about what you do right or the perfection you seek. It's love in motion! Our actions speak louder than our words. And too many times we leave behind those we love for our own benefit. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact We're too tired, too frustrated because life isn't going as planned. Love is never easy. Love requires action since it's a verb. So how are you putting love in motion? Are you trying to find perfection instead of the promise. It's a vow you took on that special day. The K.I.S.S. ~ Knot Your Love! With every twist and turn, your love grows stronger. Your mishaps lead to a stronger love. Think about a garbage bag when you go to close it. If you tie it up once or twice, you can pull it really tight and then what happens, it snaps. But with each knot, you are making it stronger. So when life gets tough, your love is stronger. You are building your

What do you do when everything goes wrong? There are times that no matter what you try, nothing seems to work. Every corner you turn is a mess. Don't fret about what you cannot do. Instead, focus on what you can do. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact This has been the longest week of my life. Not enough hours in the day to get it all done. Now we are off to our new home; yet when everything goes wrong. My driver came to me and told me that all of our stuff was not going to fit on the truck. It would be an extra day for them to bring out another crew. What?!? This is no longer my home at 9 o'clock today! What do you do when everything goes wrong? The K.I.S.S. ~ Kill 'em with kindness! Be Kind. Be Kind. Be Kind. Who would have thought that something so fundamental would be the hope for joy in your day. "Kill 'em with kindness!"   TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary coaching call

Colleen Kelly Alexander shares a true story of hope, determination, and the everyday heroes around us in her brand new book, Gratitude in Motion. What are you grateful for today? Colleen Kelly Alexander:  She is a wife of 8 years to her incredible husband, Sean. They have 3 dogs and 1 cat named Luna. Colleen is a lifelong athlete, motivational speaker, and author. She teaches others how to aim higher, be stronger, and use adversity as a catalyst to make themselves and the world better. "My heart is beating because of the fact that it was brought back from the human family." ~ Colleen Kelly Alexander BOOK: Gratitude in Motion CONNECT with Colleen Kelly Alexander   Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including Turkey, purity, global sisterhood, Hagar, and the bike. Life & Death Races The Love Story High School Sweethearts Genuine friendship Prom Marriage Divorce Rebellion Southern Baptist Fear of mortality Control Spirituality Child bearing Lupus Brain surgery Cursed Sean Apology Break-Up Tears of Hurt