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Parenting is a journey full of ups and downs, laughter and tears, joys and challenges. While showering our children with love and affection is essential, sometimes it takes what it takes. There are times when tough love is required to teach important life lessons and instill values. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community . http...

Life can often feel like an uphill battle, especially when weariness and fatigue weigh you down. During these challenging seasons, your true grit and resilience are tested. Embrace your grit in the grind. While the struggle to get through each day may feel overwhelming, it's important to remember that this is just a season—a temporary obstacle that we have the strength to overcome. Desire to be su...

With tempting treats and convenient fast food, it can be challenging to prioritize our health when it comes to eating. However, making conscious decisions about what we eat is crucial for our overall well-being. Dine with wisdom. Because, as you know, whatever is put on the table is feasted upon. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https:/...

Days can bring about fears that you never imagined. The everyday battle is real. Unknowns flood your head and heart, interfering with what's right in front of you. Stop fighting what you don't know. Let me ask you the obvious question: Where is that getting you? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyournow.mn.co   Why would an...

Everyone needs a little luck of the Irish, including St. Patrick. He did not have luck until years later. As a matter of fact, it wasn't just luck but his ability to embrace change and growth. Oh, happy, happy St. Patrick's Day! Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyournow.mn.co   In the 5th century, in the verdant hills of Ro...

How do you measure your days? If you constantly chase what others have, your light will begin to fade. Remember, God has brought light into your darkest days. Psalm 18:28 says, "You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light." How are you calling out to God today? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyour...

Many times, we go through our days loading the trucks, relying on habits that come easy, and wishing for something better. Deep down, married life isn't all roses and rainbows. If only we could uncover what is hidden. And what is hidden? Those feelings you never share: loneliness, failure, defeat, despair, frustration, anger, shame...all the ones that you think will disappear in a few days.  Desir...

Guilt is a real thing for parents. We want to give our kids what we didn't have, but at what cost and to what extremes? At some point, you must embrace how to say no without guilt. Because can you really reason with a child, no matter their age?  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyournow.mn.co   Absolutely not!! Yet, becaus...

As the week drags on, keeping what needs to be done in front of you is hard. The challenges are real. But don't despair when you get to choose, if it's really unfair. Direction comes from action. Your week may be looking totally different than when you set your clocks ahead.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyournow.mn.co...

Living a healthy lifestyle has its own set of rules: diligence, consistency, and intentional actions. Honesty is the name of the game, and it includes all the stuff you need to reach your goals. So the question is: Do fitness gadgets tell the truth?  Now, I'm sure you're thinking, how can they not? They are digital products running on an operating system that tracks health and fitness. There's no...

There are not many things that we do over and over again that benefit us. Habits can do you good as well as they can do you bad. Regardless of the season you're in, be intentional with your actions and words. Break out of autopilot. Autopilot is super dangerous! You can think you've got it all under control, only to learn midway that where you are is not where you were going. Desire to be supporte...

Making changes requires us to perform different actions and think in a new way. In doing so, you get closer to your goals. Otherwise, you will fight yourself for what isn't possible. Therefore, master your attitude with your mind. Some of the hardest things you and I must do in life is fight our own battles in the head. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at W...

As your days become more than you can handle alone, remember that God's got you! It says in  Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Have you ever been in trouble? Have you ever thought you might be close to the end? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyournow.mn.co   We have all experie...

In marriage, there are sweet moments of honeymoons, celebrations, and birthdays. As two become one over the years, many things shift, including who loves more or less. How to love in a one-sided marriage. Let's be real. Neither of you loves the same way. Neither of you show up committed in the same way.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT ....

Raising kids can be the pits sometimes. You want to do everything for them, but they still don't get it. Why can't they do what we teach? Remember, as a parent, you are called to stretch them so you don't shrink them. How has your week gone with the kids? Or maybe you're without them, but you are never not a parent. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women...

When life gives you lemons, make scrumptious lemonade with mint. Who you are in your everyday matters. Stop pretending everything is okay. You can't live life in the confines of your limitations. Break the box! So much of our days are filled with the habits that keep us stuck in our comfort zones. We cozy up to the yelling and screaming because we know how to handle it.  Desire to be supported and...

Why does life have to be so challenging? Why do we fight more than we love ourselves? So many questions with a simple answer: you are too busy for your health. Over the past few months, I have been burning the candle at not just two ends but twenty ends. This mama and grandmama was always on the move.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . h...

Some of the best gifts to give or receive come from the heart. But so does living your daily life with intentionality and authenticity. Share a bit of your true self. Risk your heart. As much as you think you are showing up ready to live your life well, a lot of times, you are hiding. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyourn...

Life can throw you unexpected curveballs that you don't know what to do. How unfair is it to live life only to be drowning in what you can't control? What to do when you don't have a choice. Or is that really the case? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT . https://createyournow.mn.co   All I can say is that I have missed you very much! Life...

Life is not fair. Just when you think you can enjoy the lemonade you made, you find yourself wrestling with lemons. There is no reason to fall into the trap of oh woes me. You can rebound after a reset. How has 2025 started for you? Has it been everything you wanted it to be? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at  Women of IMPACT . https://createyournow.mn.co...

As the final week of the year dawns upon us, it serves as a poignant reminder to pause and reflect on the journey we have experienced. Rest and recharge for a reflection of what is and what's to come. Just as the old year fades into the horizon, the new year beckons, brimming with endless possibilities and promises. It is a time to recharge our souls, reconnect with who we are and who we are becom...

As we gather around in the warmth of the Christmas lights and the joy of the season, it's important to pause and remember the real reason for this season: embrace the true gift – the birth of Jesus Christ. In the midst of the shopping frenzy and holiday chaos, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound miracle of the Incarnation and the fulfillment of God's promise to send a Savior into the w...

Imagine if you spread the good news. How would that change your life? Because nowadays, it's easier to let the CRAP of life and the negative rise to the top. Make an impact today and lift your voice. Today is Christmas Eve! Amidst the final touches and rushes of people grabbing last-minute dinner ingredients and gifts, let's take a moment to reflect on the power of your voice and the impact it can...

As the Christmas countdown intensifies and the holiday chaos looms near, finding inner peace amidst the festive frenzy becomes a precious gift you can give yourself; cheers to the holiday stress with less mess. Imagine what it would be like to approach the holidays with the reason for the season followed by your purpose and passion of the heart. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-...

With the tunes of the cheerful carols moderately playing in the background, it's all too easy to lose sight of the significance of Christmas. Beyond the gifts and decorations, a story of how love came down was born. In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, amidst the twinkling lights and cheerful carols, it's all too easy to lose sight of the profound significance of Christmas. Desire to be...