Tag Archives: Challenge

What Did Your Thanksgiving Look Like? Surviving Change.

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Sherry Gareis

Some days it feels like a boxing match inside my heart and mind, each opponent vying for position. And on holidays, the competition is even more fierce, with two heavyweight champs going head to head. Who will win? Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Personal, Self-help | Tagged Challenge, change, God, happy, heartache, hurt, joy, lonely, overcome, struggle, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Stop Fixing and Start Living

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Sherry Gareis

2016 wasn’t bad, but there’s always room for improvement. With God’s guidance and your effort, you have 100% certainty of winning! Start living today! Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Self-help, Uncategorized | Tagged better, Challenge, different, do it, fix, God, joy, living, love, meaning, new year, overcome, resolution, start, struggle, success, win | Leave a comment

The World Has Gone Mad

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Sherry Gareis

Its hard not to be dismayed with all the atrocities befalling our world, but today, encouragement to overcome fear and find peace in troubling times. Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Self-help | Tagged Challenge, evil, fear, God, hope, Jesus, love, peace, salvation, strife, world | Leave a comment

Help! I’m Stuck!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Sherry Gareis

Inaction thwarts any opportunity for victory, while action, regardless of the outcome, at least gives you a fighting chance to get it right. We’ve got a plan to help get you going and keep you on track! #actionplan Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged action, answer, Challenge, control, dilemma, fix, God, help, issue, joy, plan, problem, repair, solution, stuck | Leave a comment

The Decluttering Fight – When Spouses Disagree

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Sherry Gareis

So how do spouses successfully declutter when items are community property or areas are common living space?
Fight? NO. That’s not a solution! Pray? SURE. But even the most committed prayer warrior isn’t going to clean out a closet just by praying about it. Give Up? NEVER. Throwing in the towel isn’t an answer. Today, the answers you’ve been looking for! Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Self-help, Uncategorized | Tagged agree, Challenge, clutter, declutter, disagree, discuss, fight, hoard, husband, marriage, overcome, plan, spouse, talk, team, teamwork, unity, wife | Leave a comment

Managing the Power of Past Hurts

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Sherry Gareis

Think about instances where you’ve felt an immediate reaction to a situation. Whether it be anger, distress, sadness, anxiety, or even joy, comfort, or confidence, chances are your body is reacting based on a previous event. But we aren’t to ‘live’ in the past. In fact, God actually speaks against it. So the challenge is how to reconcile our experiences and memories, which will inevitably spring up, with our new life in Christ. Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Self-help | Tagged Challenge, emotion, experience, experiences, feeling, freedom, God, history, hurt, joy, memories, memory, past, peace, struggle | 2 Comments

Change Your Ways – NO Complaints for 7 Days

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Sherry Gareis

Today, I’m going to ask you to make a pledge – Declutter all complaining and negative talk for the next 7 days. No undesirable, harmful, or otherwise destructive words shall come from your lips OR through your fingertips. No, not one! Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Self-help | Tagged Challenge, commitment, complain, complaining, confidence, declutter, family, friends, hope, joy, negative, negativity, peace, pledge, self-esteem, talk, thoughts | 17 Comments

Become a Problem Solving Pro!

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Sherry Gareis

The unknown is hard to grasp; it’s daunting and intimidating. For an adventure seeker on a wild expedition, the mystery of the challenge is the heart stopping stuff dreams are made of, BUT when you’re trying to solve a life problem, the mystery of the challenge certainly isn’t as appealing! Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Self-help, Uncategorized | Tagged adventure, Challenge, decide, decisions, dilemma, problem, problem solving, solve | 2 Comments

Does Life Coach = Lame?

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Sherry Gareis

I had NO idea what a Life Coach did and why one would be necessary, but long ago when I first heard the term, my immediate reaction was, “Really? People need someone to tell them how to do life? LAME-O!” Boy was I off base! Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Self-help, Uncategorized | Tagged action plan, assist, BCLC, Challenge, Christian, dilemma, follow-up, help, ICCA, life coach, LightU, struggle | Leave a comment

The 30 Day Face-Off

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Sherry Gareis

Are you interested in reconnecting with your spouse or rekindling that lost spark? Maybe you’d just like a little extra ‘ooomph’? Even the best relationships can use a boost or recharge. Here are four ‘Love Boosters’ to practice EVERY DAY … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Self-help, Uncategorized | Tagged boost, Challenge, couple, husband, kiss, Lord, love, marriage, pray, questions, recharge, spouse, wife | Comments Off