Plant it. Grow it. Be it.

Plant it. Grow it. Be it. Be the strength you've been given.

God can give you the strength to do anything. Whether you are in bondage, a situation you can't get out of, a path to destruction, in an unhealthy relationship, are depressed or fearful... God will give you the strength you ask for.

...I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn't have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Paul in Philippians 4:10-13

Cast all your cares upon The One who cares most.

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Coal? Absurd!

Set your church up for victory! Set you life up for victory! Set this country up for victory!

Something we, as Christians, tend to look over are our relationship sins. One of them being the sin to not forgive. It is even likely that you haven't forgiven someone and you don't even realize it. You may be holding a bit of a grudge against someone and not even know it.

Pray to God and ask Him to reveal this to you. This is probably something we should do often. As it is said:

So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice here at the altar. [First] go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.

James 5:23-24

We cannot prosper when we still have a grudge... even if you don't know you quite have one. Ask Him to show you. Coal? Absurd!

Merry Christmas, beautiful people!

Tara K

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Make Your House a Home for All

Someone told me yesterday that birthdays should be a very big deal for us, and that folks should make it that way. It's so crazy when you think about it. I mean, we're celebrating that day when we actually came into this world. The exact day, however many years it has been since then. Your birthday will, and should, always be a big deal.

So we get gifts for that special someone on that one special day. Why? I guess to say, "Hey, dude. Glad you're here. Nice to have ya around." And some give gifts to say, "Welp. You made it through another year. Congrats." But in all honesty, it still seems so strange to me. Not the celebration part, but the fact that we were all once a baby. B-A-B-Y, baby.

And now we're taking this entire month to celebrate the birthday we all appreciate the most- Jesus'. It's hard to believe he was once a tiny, helpless being, relying on someone else to take care of him. The man who would save the world needed taken care of for years before he could take care of us.

Maybe that was an example on us verses everyone else. We were all taken care of to make it to adulthood. Now, maybe it's time we return the favor. Make your house a home for all.

Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday!

-Tara K

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God Showed Up

As you are getting ready for the holiday season, remember this:

Yes, you WANT to get gifts for everyone. You may even have a few things you're desiring on your own list. You go ahead and enjoy it!!! But remember the reason for this warm, fuzzy feeling- God showed up.

Hope this video lifts your day and is a fun reminder of this cozy season:

http://www.worshiphousemedia.com/mini-movies/16143/Christmas-In-A-Nutshell

-Tara K

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Reflecting on our Dirty Mouths

Obscene stories, foolish talk, and course jokes- these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Don't participate in the things these people do.

Ephesians 6:4-7

We had The Love Feast last night at church. We ate together, had communion, etc. But before communion, our pastor asked us to share blessings with the folks at our table. We bragged on God for a little bit, then he asked us to share our sins with one another. Confess. In front of others. Yikes.

But my hubby and I shared with each other, and we learned of each other's weaknesses, and we are now ready to encourage and help each other in these sins. Seems like it is pretty easy for folks to excuse the speech of one another and even ourselves. But God tells us not to participate in the these things. The scripture actually says, "these people." Seems dirty or wrong, right? "Don't be fooled." So we can be saying things that are not pleasing to God and not even realize it.

Encouraging you to think before you speak today. (So will I.)

By Grace, Tara K

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Things Worth Living For

Are the things you're living for worth Christ dying for?

Do you share your faith on a daily basis? I mean, besides all your Christian buddies. Well, the good thing is, yes- it's important to surround yourself with people that challenge you spiritually. If you're not, find someone that keeps you accountable in a way that challenges you and wants your spiritual growth on a daily or weekly basis. If you don't know where to find someone like that, your church is a great place to start. Someone that isn't necessarily involved in all your activities like work, play, etc. Someone that you know that you'd like to be more like. Find that person. And if it's your spouse, tell them you need to be challenged more. Even if you feel they already keep ya in good check, it's a good reminder for them to aid in your spiritual growth, which is obviously most important, right?

Okay. So let's say you've already got all that. But what about the "do you share your faith on a daily basis?" part. Now if you work in a Christian environment, that doesn't count. I'm talking, going out of your workplace, if that is the kind of place you work. No cheating! Ha. So you think, "seriously, though. It's harder than she makes it seem."

Well, maybe this will help- We're not sharing because we're not in desperate need of God. We don't know God as intimately as we should if we're not sharing. There can be no other reason. The video below in the "tangle" link is 10 minutes long. But you bet it will light a fire. If it doesn't, let me know. I'll help ya do somethin' about it.

Copy and paste this link to view the video:

http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=4aa61ca1e2c5da9a284f

All in love and by grace, Tara K

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Somethin' Huge!

Sorry it's been so long! I've had a crazy couple of weeks! One of my best buddies had surgery, had to take care of 'em... our last week of shows was an extra long one... and now I'm trying to adjust back with work at home, etc! So I apologize! You probably appreciated the break. ;)

Well, I've had a very amazing and inspirational 6 weeks, going on 7... and I've been too excited to get back to writing. You know how it is when you get extremely inspired. You just wanna jump up and down. You wanna get to work. You wanna do what you KNOW you were destined to do at this time in your life... And then someone or something comes along to tear you down.

Know this: It is not a coincidence. It is meant to bring you down because you are about to make something huge happen. So don't let it. Don't you dare let it bring you down. You are strong. Who is your Provider? Who has all wisdom and power and strength? Who created you and this magnificent world?

That's what I thought.

Much love for you. Find your destiny today.

Some Scripture to back you up, my friends:

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood [aka, people], but against rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Read more of this... Ephesians 6:10-24

The version I am reading out of is an ESV (English Standard Version), which is very easy to comprehend, especially for the younger generations, people under the age of about 65 or so... :)

-Tara K

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