Create Your Now Archive 4 With Kristianne Wargo

The busyness that you accept and attract can be a greater distraction to what you really need. Be still in His presence; God's presence. When you're drowning out everything around you just because you can, you are burying the voice that needs to be heard. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact The nudges that tell you, "This way, not that way." People are searching for balance in all the wrong places. Filling their lives with busyness, claiming they are doing it for all the right reasons. Some are perfectly fine reasons. Yet most are ones to hide from what you're really needing in your life. God has been prompting me since our arrival down south that changes are on the horizon. And with changes, much is expected. Change is scary. So all the more reason to stay stuck where you are. "Do what you know, not what is unknown." But how does that serve you? It doesn't. And at the same time, it crushes your spirit little

Love is a lifetime investment. An investment in trust, forgiveness, kindness, patience, endurance, and faithfulness. Just because you are not feeling it in your marriage, doesn't mean you're failing. Stop being ridiculous and throwing yourself under the bus. 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 know everything. Yet you probably think you should have all the answers by now. Well if we had all the answers, there would be no divorces, no arguments, and no break-ups. We would know exactly what to do without even being in a relationship. How funny life works though.We learn from experiences. And our experiences shape our expectations. When we take our expectations into our marriage, we forget there is another person. Because aren't their expectations the same as ours? If you've ever had a disagreement, you know that's not true! Love is a lifetime investment. An investment is an act of devoting time, effort

Hanging out with the children only to hear, "Oh crap! You cannot be serious!" The explicits of the unknown. How can one thing be something else? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact The yelp came from G-man as he was fixing himself something to eat. He took an egg out of the refrigerator with the hopes of it being a hardboiled egg. Little did he know. The tap seemed somewhat soft. The shell dented more than usual. One last crack and ... "Oh crap! OH CRAP!!!", he screams! The egg now dripping all over himself. I couldn't help but giggle. Serves him right. AND better yet, he learned a life skill that came from real life. As much as we try to give everything to our children and make sure they have the best of what we didn't have, some life skills have to be experienced. The ooey gooey mess will remind G-man that he better double check before he assumes something. Our children need us to let them grow up and learn

It's time to refresh. Refresh with fierce faith! A faith so intense that nothing gets in the way; not your failures, not your successes or even your fears. Fierce faith is the eraser for a bad day! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact When was the last time you were disappointed with someone? Probably this morning. Maybe you got up on the wrong side of the bed or they did. Maybe your feelings got hurt, because of a flip-it comment. Maybe because you had nothing to wear (which honestly, we know that not to be true). The gap in our moments. The space we can't explain why we feel empty, ashamed, disappointed, fearful, and discontent. It just seems to multiply and get bigger. Watch out overwhelm --- Here I come! We fall into these traps. And the only thing to fill-in the gaps is fierce faith. The ultimate and complete trust and confidence in God that nothing is impossible. Whether you're faced with... the loss of

If you are wanting to get healthy or lose weight, do calories count? The answer no one wants to hear; yes and no! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Yes calories count. And no, calories do not count. It all depends on you. Your lifestyle. What you are eating. How you are expending and using the energy. The way your fuel your lifestyle, the activities throughout the day, and your make-up (genetics, hormones, metabolism) all has an impact on how your calories are used. Being precise, one dietary calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius. Now that doesn't help us when reading labels and trying to be healthy daily. Our kitchens are not a science laboratory. But you have to understand, that calories are either used as fuel or stored as fat. PERIOD! Calories do not melt away when you don't need them. You ingest them, your body responds by either storing them or using

There is no time like NOW to spring forward with your dreams, your aspirations, your goals. Nothing is impossible when you plant a seed of greatness daily. That seed can be a smile to a stranger. Holding the door open for one who is weighted down with grocery bags. Opportunities to serve with a giving heart opens doors for you who desires a new start. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Most of us have experienced the clock being moved up one hour this past weekend. A negative way to look at it is a loss of one hour of sleep. A positive is longer daylight hours to enjoy the Spring and Summer seasons. Regardless of what you think, use it to springboard your greatness. Spring forward! Brighten your day with dreams. What do you want to do when you grow up? Maybe you are still trying to figure it out. Life got in the way. Too many obligations and responsibilities. Don't live in the excuses? Don't allow yourself to

Life is a beautiful discovery every day. A story written with each decision and turn you make. So what's trending in your life? The trending that builds you up and propels you to the next level. God created you to stand out and be bold in your passion 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 But if you sit back watching the trends and trying to fit in, where will that get you? How far will you go? There are pluses and minuses to trends. A plus.... Some outlast the "trend cycle"; living beyond the viral video rage or the latest hair style. However, what about the minuses? The ones that distract you from your purpose, your calling. Let's take Facebook for example. Facebook started out as a way to connect with students on campus and eventually expanded to the world. When was the last time you actually spoke to a friend instead of messaging them? The plus is that we can meet people around the world and

Why fit in when you were born to stand out? A famous quote by Dr. Seuss. But he didn't say it first.  "God has not called you to fit in." ~ 1 Peter 2:9 Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact God created you to stand out. Not to fit in amongst the average, or the norm. Think how boring the world would be if we were all average. God didn't create mediocrity. We did! We accepted it as our norm in our life. Always going to the average or what seems to be the "OK" to where you are. If you were designed to be OK, then why are you here? A deep question of reflection for a day where everything seems normal. But your days are numbered and they are so far from being normal. Or are they? REFLECTION: Are you living your days through constant repetition and habitual actions? Leaving the moment to pass just to rush to the next? Your busyness can be a distraction to what God really wants you to see. And even though that busynes

Going viral seems to be the "in" thing. What would happen if you had a viral love? A love that lasts a lifetime. A love that conquers all. A love that speaks louder than words. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact These days we hear about the latest and greatest love story, the one that goes viral for everyone to see. When all has passed, what will they have to show for it? A video with the number of views. Comments from strangers that mean nothing to their love as a couple. And how long does that love last? Is it fleeting like the viral video? What happens when reality strikes? Who is going to work it out? The millions who saw their video. Your love story isn't destined by a viral video. However, love can be viral love. A love that is circulated rapidly for all to see. Everywhere you go, the love is felt. The energy is indescribable. It's the love that fits just like peanut butter and jelly (and maybe some ban

Growing up is tough no matter your age. The expectations for the parent and the child are steep and risky. Raising everyday heroes can be a blessing and a curse. Today, I want you to see your work as a parent is a blessing. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact There are many rewards when you are willing to put in lots of love, patience, frustration, and grace. It's the elbow grease of parenthood. That energy and elbow grease everyday heroes. Now most of us don't see our children as heroes, but God does. When they make the littlest decision to do what is right; to love, to share, to obey, to speak up, to comfort, to listen. That's heroes in God's eyes. "Doing the simple things show heaven on earth." Sometimes we look for the grandioso hero --- someone bigger than ourselves. And yes, we have those in police officers, firefighters , military personnel. Who are we forgetting? Our children. God sees children as His

Chelsea Patterson Sobolik shares her story of holding on to hope in the midst of childlessness in her brand new book, Longing for Motherhood. Chelsea Patterson Sobolik:  She is a newlywed to husband Michael. She has worked for the U.S. House of Representatives on issues of child welfare, religious freedom, adoption, and foster care policy. Chelsea was adopted as a newborn from Bucharest, Romania. She has written for The Gospel Coalition, 9 Marks, The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, and The Patheos Evangelical Channel. "Womanhood is so much greater than fertility." ~ Chelsea Patterson Sobolik  BOOK: Longing for Motherhood Connect with Chelsea Patterson Sobolik Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including adoption, dark seasons, infertility, sorrow, wrestling with God, and a love story. Open your heart and be touched by the love of your heavenly Father. Adoption Traveling the world 20/20 Documentary Siblings from Russia Olympics Birth mother Homeschooling Dark Seasons Joy Rend Collective Womanhoo

Do you ever find yourself going in circles? Most of us never stop long enough to listen to our bodies. No matter how busy you are, you have time to reboot your health. At first, you must be willing to admit that you are lacking in this area. Honestly, this might be the most challenging area to reboot your health. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Because ultimately, it would be easier to continue what you're doing now. However, what you don't want to admit is that your results would remain the same. Sure... Doing the same thing does get you the same results. So if you want to stir the pot and reboot your health --- The K.I.S.S. ~ Burst throughout your day! Do the little thing to make it the bigger thing! This is how you create your now, your lifestyle. It's not about one size fits all. Live bravely and burst throughout your day! "Live bravely! One step at a time leads to miles of greatness."   TAKE A.I.M. ~

With the day bright or the day too long, love courageously. A smile can change the world, but it must be given. Walking around with our heads buried, attention drawn to a colored screen only keeps for opportunities missed. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact In life, we are called to be ALL IN. God calls us to be ALL IN! And He does it in a unique way --- Love! "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these." ~ Matthew 12:30-31 God stretches us further. Love your neighbor as yourself. We are called to be ALL IN; not when we have time, not when it's convenient. It's ALL IN ALL the time. That's how God loves you. I was reminded of this yesterday with our repair gentlemen. The stories of their life, genuinely listening to them. And if I hadn't listened, I woul

God does not want you to stay stuck where you are. He prefers to stretch and challenge you. Learn how to overcome your comfort zone. You are always under construction. Let's build greatness. When you are under construction, that's where you shine. Success through God's eyes is greatness. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact But greatness won't meet you where you are stuck in that ever appealing comfort zone. Instead it will hold you hostage to what you know, allowing laziness to set in. Why work harder? It's easier to battle change. "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. Where are you sitting now? If it's Easy Land, then your habits and behaviors are hanging out in the subconscious mind. What do you really want in your life? And when was the last time you really set with this question?

"Why do you run away and hide? Because even when you run, I will follow." God never leaves you nor forsakes you. And where does running get you? Maybe a different place in the mess you are already in. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Running creates more messes than we care to admit. Life in itself can wreak havoc on us. You might be running from.... Daily responsibilities of being a mom, Supporting a husband who seems to be more of a bother, Overwhelm from change and pressure, God himself. Think of Jonah in the Bible. (Jonah 1-2) He found himself running from God. "But even when you run, I will follow.", says the Lord. His is with you always. He will never leave you, nor forsake you. But what happens is we want to determine our path, our direction. We don't want distractions or unnecessary chaos if we can have it easier. Life is simple, but it's not easy. But what you have to remember is... "You cannot d

Imagine when you stood there, arms crossed, thinking (or even yelling),"It's not my fault!". Where does that get you in marriage, a union where two are to be one? Not very far. In fact, you might end up in the convenient divorce line. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Yes! This needs to be said very blunt. Too many of us are living life in the "I'm right, you're wrong" world. I understand the desire to want to be right. But ask yourself this tough question, how is it serving you? Are you really getting what you want by always being right? You know you are not! You're probably more wrong than you are right. Welcome to the REAL world. What happens is that we build up walls and that becomes our focus. We play defensive and let the heart of our loved one slowly be broken. Sometimes we do it not meaning to. Other times we jab, twist, and turn to make the pain even greater. The person suffering more is you! When y

When you're down and out, trying to run away and retreat, how can you climb higher --- finding that place of confidence, joy, and happiness? Life doesn't guarantee anything. The effort to control, so results are only good, fall short. No matter what corner you turn, you will fall before you rise higher. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact My youngest son G-man, a middle school student, is one who works hard for his grades. He desires to do the best he can. But recently, he found out his grade in Science had dropped due to a test. He sent me a text. ---- "Will I be OK? I was so confident, but now look, I'm at a B!" Some would be delighted to have a B in Science. However, not my G-man. Life is a compilation of tests. Some we pass; others we fail. When you're down and out, how can you climb higher? The K.I.S.S. ~ Live beyond the grade! Here's the sticker shock. --- You're not going to be perfect. You're not going

Cori Salchert shares her story of finding life, hope, and healing while caring for hospice babies in her new memoir, I Will Love You Forever. Cori Salchert:  She is a wife of 30 years to Mark, and mother to their 8 biological children. As a registered nurse and a former perinatal bereavement specialist, she understands the challenges that hospice babies face with medically life-limiting or terminal diagnoses. Cori opens up her home, House of Hope, to these precious lives to love them and give them life before they are received by God in Heaven. She is an angel on earth! "I mean it with my whole heart when I say I love these children who have been given to us for just a little time on earth, and I will indeed love them forever. We invest deeply, and we ache terribly when these kiddos die, but our hearts are like stained glass windows made of broken glass that has been bonded back together. Those windows are even stronger and more beautiful for having been broken." ~ Cori Salchert   BOOK: I Will Love You Foreve

It's so easy to get unhealthy, make choices that you regret later. What is a workout worth? We're quick to spend time and money, and even gas to go out of our way for that special cup of joe. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact But we leave no room in our schedule to have more energy, to feel more confident, and to live a full and healthy life. We give it away with excuses, busyness, someone else's timetable, and a perspective that is limiting. This is a reality that will hit when you go to the doctor's appointment to learn of your health decline, when you are rushed to the ER for shortness of breath, or when you can't keep up with your grandchild. what is a workout worth? It's invaluable. Priceless. It gives you health, vitality. It keeps you moving. I have been putting off getting back in the groove of workouts. This cross country move slowed me down as to my schedule --- I got off of it. The habit melted aw

"Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see." ~ by Confucius. Do you see all that's good in your life, or are you clinging to all that's bad? The time where all is good and beautiful is hard to come by. The days are long, and the nights are short. No time for the weary. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Therefore, why not cling to what seems natural; all the bad and ugly. It's easy and takes little effort. You aren't disappointed in your day, because you have already hit the bottom. No need to get back up; it's easier to stay down. You are worthy of much more. Even when the days are long, and the nights are short. There is a time for everything. Everything has beauty. But what do you see? A Time for Everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) There is a time for everything,     and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2     a time to be born and a time to die,     a time to plant and a time to uproot,