Create Your Now ~ Your Best Selfie

Are you caught in the lie of insignificance, trying to prove that what you thought doesn't matter really does? Life has its ups and downs, but you are definitely one who matters all around. Unfortunately, we get ourselves entangled with the faults and failures of our lives. We hunker down in the pits of despair because we can't perform up to the standards of the way people think and care. Desire t...

When life is challenging, your faith must be greater than the obstacles you face. Don't hide from what you don't know. Lean in to whom you do know. Refresh your faith. Every morning when you awake, there are new mercies. (Lamentations 3:23) Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at https://createyournow.mn.co . https://createyournow.mn.co But you have to ready yo...

Life can get in the way of loving those closest to us, especially our spouses. So instead of hiding in our busyness and floundering more in someone else's highlight reel, make a commitment to more of we. How much time do you spend with your spouse? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at https://createyournow.mn.co . https://createyournow.mn.co And would you sa...

What happens when your child comes to you and declares they want to do something different; a change of plans? You can choose to freak out in the moment. Or you can dare to explore. Which will you choose? Some of the craziest things we encounter as parents are keeping routines and raising children with independent, yet confident minds. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded wom...

How have you spent your day so far; dreaming about tomorrow, sticking to the past, or appreciating the present? The thoughts of where you want to go establish the path in which you will walk. Will you see your shadow? Groundhog Day is often seen as a lighthearted and fun tradition, with the question: "Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?" Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minde...

Grand gestures seem to be the way to establish your best life. But most lifestyle changes take small, daily habits to create a cumulative effect. So what first fruits for daily impact can you implement? Now these grand gestures might appear to be the easiest way to make a big impact.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyourn...

Victory comes in many forms; winning a competition, accomplishing a personal goal, or overcoming a challenge.  However you celebrate your failures or successes, be gracious in victory. Victory brings about feelings of joy and jubilee. Now, you may not think failures feel the same way. But how you choose to respond to those failures can be the difference maker in your life.  Desire to be supported...

It’s so easy in our competitive and image-focused world to think, “I’m not good enough”, “smart enough”, or “successful enough.” Utilize your talents and gifts not to compare, but to share. You have nothing to prove. Why does it seem that all of our lives, we are trying to prove something? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://create...

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. ~ Revelation 3:20 Do you know when God wants to get your attention? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyournow.mn.co You can get so tied up in your own activities and responsibilit...

Marriage is a two-way street and requires both partners to be committed to building a strong foundation. But when life happens, and you're no longer in the honeymoon phase, what fuels your marriage? What keeps the fire burning? And no, it's not just sex. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at https://createyournow.mn.co . https://createyournow.mn.co And that's...

What do you do when your children drive you crazy? Don't fall into the traps of misplaced hurt and blame. Spill over with grace. I'm sure you've experienced a few frustrations that have led you down the road of yelling and screaming, proclaiming how you're right, and your children are wrong.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://cre...

You determine how your day will go from your commitments to yourself and to others. Stop pleasing and start living. Prioritize what matters most in your life.  One of the greatest letdowns in life is not living out our dreams. We strive for everyone else's success (kids, big business, community, etc.), but leave ourselves stranded on the sidelines. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other li...

Consistency is a key aspect of well-being; the foundation on which healthy habits are built and sustained. No matter your focus, consistency is essential for achieving and maintaining good health and happiness. So what are you really good at? Eating? Sleeping? Dodging your new year's resolutions? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at https://createyournow.mn....

There are always moments in life when you feel overwhelmed. Don't get stuck in regrets, worries, failures, and fears. Fix your eyes forward. Because dwelling on what doesn't serve you, everything in the past, can lead you to have an attitude of status quo. Why try anymore? It's easier to hang out where you are. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at https://cr...

Winning is not always about achieving success. Often, it's about understanding how failure is a stepping stone on the path to success. When you feel like you're losing, consider it pure joy. When you aren't seeing the results you desire or feel like you deserve, it can be easy to feel defeated and lose sight of the bigger picture. But intuitively, you know that every failure is an opportunity to l...

Regardless of where you are today, the situation that confines you, or a circumstance that celebrates you, life is never easy.  Proclaim today, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1)" The 23rd Psalm is one that has always been a place of refuge from anything happening in my life. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https:...

Even though life can get a little crazy and you are strapped to busyness, it's important to recognize what is going well in your marriage. Celebrate your love for each other! You've heard me speak about how to build a strong foundation in your marriage, what you can do daily, and strategies and tools to work as a team and not as enemies.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded...

As parents, we have a vital role in shaping our children's self-esteem and sense of identity. However, our actions and words may unintentionally undermine our child's sense of self. Are you stealing your child's identity? Our challenge as parents is that we must be aware of the impact our actions and words have on our children's self-esteem and sense of self. Desire to be supported and encouraged...

We have been taught to avoid failure at all costs. But what if you were to redefine failure fast and start seeing it as an opportunity for growth? When you take a moment to think about failure itself, we have been conditioned to believe that failure is a sign of weakness. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyournow.mn.co But...

The intentions you set for the day dictate how your day will end. Don't leave your lifestyle to chance. What you do for yourself matters. Win the morning, win the day! No one likes to be told what to do, no matter their age. However, there are many things we can learn from research. And one of those things is how to create a healthy living routine. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other li...

As questions linger about what you can do to escape your circumstances or challenges, drop the "I'm stuck" charade. Find peace and contentment, not by your doings, but when you stand in the middle of God's will. You may find yourself questioning where you are in life. But that doesn't mean you have to choose to stay there, leaning on your old excuses. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)" When you learn how to navigate the challenges of life, you can always keep moving forward. Today, we honor the life and work of Dr. King, who was a Baptist minister and prominent leader in the American civil rights mov...

Going through life, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities that can leave you feeling drained, disconnected, and discontent. To reap a bountiful harvest, cultivate the soil of your soul.   Just as a farmer must tend to the soil, so too must we tend to our souls in order to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-mi...

Everyone desires love, affection, and trust in their relationships, especially in marriage. Win your spouse's heart by being a caring, supportive, and respectful partner. I wish I could tell you that having a great marriage didn't require work of any kind. But that's not the way it works in real life.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . h...

As a parent, one of the most important responsibilities you have is guiding your child in understanding, developing, and knowing their own heart. Connect to the heart of your child. Proverbs 4:23 says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at https://createyournow.mn.co . https://createyour...