<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Virtuous Victorious & Valued Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[VVV Magazine helps Christian women see themselves through the lens of Christ and live virtuous lives in the REAL world.]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:21:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vvvcollective.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Will Power or His Power: Win the Battle with Temptation]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think of when you hear the words will power?  Not eating that slice of cake? Keeping a juicy secret?  Maybe saying no to something that you really want to say yes to.  We’ve all been in situations that tested our will power.  How do you usually fare?  My last test of will power was just last night.  I was sitting on the couch wrapped up in my cozy blanket watching my favorite TV show.  The sound of rain was beating on the windows and the wind swirling the down the chimney.  I was...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/will-power-or-his-power-win-the-battle-with-temptation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c7810a75710ce41dab25c</guid><category><![CDATA[Growing Your Faith]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:55:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_087cbd19635842f69eef9375da911116~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let Them Fail - The Importance of Letting Your Children Fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[As women, I think we feel an extra burden of responsibility to make our homes happy.  We try to be everything to everyone.  A nurturer to our children, a lover to our husband, and a gracious host to whomever graces our door. To that, add, care-taker of the sick, checker of the homework, and coordinator of all holidays, birthdays and other social gatherings.  With all that responsibility, disappointments are sure to arise.  We realize we are not Wonder Woman.  We don’t have a magic lasso or...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/let-them-fail-the-importance-of-letting-your-children-fail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c76baf7b480551f173c58</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:50:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_9639e387d6374fd3a2b8129e5541aadf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divergent for Christ]]></title><description><![CDATA[My daughter has been asking for weeks to see the movie Divergent.  At first I wasn't so sure it would be appropriate.  After all it is PG-13 and she is 12.  After watching the previews I agreed and I'm glad I did.  It was a great movie! The whole premise of the movie I that everyone in society must choose a faction or group.  Each group is responsible for certain things and each member is expected to conform to the group.  This system is supposed to keep peace and keep everyone under control....]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/divergent-for-christ</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c7555fa58f0a255d969d9</guid><category><![CDATA[Growing Your Faith]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:43:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_aa1303e42a644c2ba722441fc1096cf8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Can Do All Things Through Christ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 This verse is often referred to when people face challenges as a reminder that God will give us the strength we need to accomplish success, but this is not what the verse means. Keep reading to learn the context of this verse and the true meaning. This verse comes from the letter Paul wrote to the Philippians from his jail cell in Rome. Paul wrote the letter to encourage whatever situation they were in, they could depend on...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/i-can-do-all-things-through-christ</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c7073fa58f0a255d95b87</guid><category><![CDATA[Growing Your Faith]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:25:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_0b87e573875748daaf3948ab912182c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_890,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ DARING TO DEPART: TRADING THE GRIND FOR A BOLD NEW CHAPTER]]></title><description><![CDATA[I turned around for one last look, then closed the door to my office for the last time. After 28 years, my career in education had come to an end. As I walked down the hallway, I stared at the office doors of the people I worked with every day. Rhonda and Keith were my administrative team. Over the years we spent countless hours problem solving, planning and leading a school with over 130 staff members and 1,000 students. Belinda, my secretary, the gatekeeper of the front office and nucleus...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/daring-to-depart-trading-the-grind-for-a-bold-new-chapter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c6832fa58f0a255d94551</guid><category><![CDATA[Finding Your Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Identity and Self-Worth]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:11:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_671b818130bf4930b3e33259c2e64e9e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Americans are Leaving the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that over 5 million Americans live abroad?  That’s right, over 5 million people have chosen to exit the United States and call another country home. Over 1,200 U.S. citizens moved abroad in the first quarter of 2025.  That’s a  102% increase compared to last year!  So, why are so many people leaving the US and where are going?  Keep reading to get the tea about why Americans are moving abroad.  It may just be the right move for you.   Why Americans are Leaving the US Americans...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/why-americans-are-leaving-the-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c63440e6d4656949fa99d</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:32:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_53c334d620b64de59c59ef0fffde4b57~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half the Time, Double the Faith: God's Plan to Help Me Cut My 30 Year Mortgage in Half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that I’m on the other side of 50, I’m constantly looking for ways for my husband and me to ‘be gainfully unemployed. Yes, | said unemployed. You see, the goal is to be debt-free in the next 10 years so: we can both stop working by age 62. It’s anambitious goal—especially since we bought a house five years ago with a 30-year mortgage—but that’s the goal nonetheless. When I  retired last December after 28 years  in public education, | knew my working days weren’t over. | planned to pick up...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/half-the-time-double-the-faith</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c58620e6d4656949f8f1e</guid><category><![CDATA[Money Matters]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:20:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_36e5818515eb4ad3b45a0501754739df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_510,h_690,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Had Sex Last Night: Breaking My Vow of Celibacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[God has not moved from me. It is I that have moved from Him. But the door is always open. 	It happened. Twice. In 24 hours. I had sex. Twice in 24 hours. 	After almost two years of celibacy, I had sex. Twice in 24 hours. I should be stunned – but I’m not. I should feel guilty, but Idon’t. I should feel ashamed, but I won’t. Why not? I’m a woman ofGod, so how can I not feel stunned, guilty and ashamed that I had sex outside of marriage? Because I’m a grown woman. Let me explain. 	I had been a...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/i-had-sex-last-night</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a484167fa58f0a255cfed61</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Identity and Self-Worth]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:56:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_816ff3bb16174e46b0ebe6be18122e5a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menopause: Everything You Wanted to Know and the Mind-Blowing Stuff You Didn't]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up, I remember my mom getting dressed to go out. Even though she was freshly showered and standing in front of a fan, her make-up melted like wax and her armpits dripped sweat. She was constantly wiping sweat from her face and neck complaining about how hot it was. I thought my mom was some sort of human furnace. How is she sweating with the AC on blast and the fan in her face? I wondered. Now I realize she was suffering from hot flashes, a symptom of perimenopause and menopause. ...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/menopause-everything-you-wanted-to-know-and-the-mind-blowing-stuff-you-didn-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a483eadf7b480551f0db621</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:06:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_7ff14be99adb4626944ce761faff7e1e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_996,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Vacation Tips Every Woman Needs         This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is almost here! Just the thought of taking a vacation conjures up the feel of cool ocean breezes, the smell of salty air, and the peaceful sound of waves crashing along the shore. Whether your dream getaway includes relaxing on a tropical beach, exploring a bustling city, or escaping to the mountains for rest and renewal, summer is the perfect time to step away from the demands of everyday life and make lasting memories. But before you pack your bags and head out the door, read my 8...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/8-vacation-tips-every-woman-needs-this-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a45eaea463386a451676a85</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:37:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_570f8a7e09034ec186f4cd40da1c82c2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everybody Wants Boaz… But Who’s Willing to Be Ruth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many times have you heard someone say , “I’m waiting for God to send my Boaz.”  As Christian women, we often refer to our dream man as Boaz — and rightfully so.  Boaz is often portrayed as tall, dark and handsome: the man who sweeps Ruth up in a whirlwind romance, restores her faith in love and makes her his wife — right? Well, not exactly.  Boaz does marry Ruth, but the circumstances that lead to their marriage are far from a whirlwind romance.  In fact, it is Ruth who asks Boaz to marry...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/everybody-wants-boaz-but-who-s-willing-to-be-ruth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a482d44f7b480551f0d8ce8</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_308822708466432b80e8edc30b4e594b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends for a Reason, Season or Lifetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Close your eyes and picture you and your bestie.  Maybe you’re on a shopping spree at the mall or relaxing on a girl’s trip.  Maybe you two are laughing hysterically, tears rolling down your face - trying not to wet your pants (yep, I said it – if you’re over 40, you know what I mean).  Girlfriends have a special relationship.  As women, we relate to each other through our hopes, dreams, fears and struggles.  We share the most intimate details of our lives, trusting our friends will provide...]]></description><link>https://www.vvvcollective.com/post/friends-for-a-reason-season-or-lifetime</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a48382dfa58f0a255cfd6e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ec71e_eb767bd63fdf4b54aef8bbf9f7485a8a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Manning</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>