To Take the Eye, Or Not to Take the Eye

(Me and my friend Laura at Sonic.  This has nothing to do with the blog below.  But thought you might want a good laugh.  WARNING: Please do not eat food while watching this video.  I don't want you to choke.)

So the past couple of days, I've been wondering what I should do.  You see, I could get what I deserve; but if I just release myself, I would be completely dependent on God and no one else.  So He then showed me this this morning:

"You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.  But I tell you, don't resist an evildoer.  On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.  As for the one who wants to sue you and take away your shirt, let him have your coat as well.  And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.  Give to the one who asks you, and don't turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you."  Matthew 5:38-42

I guess that says it all.

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My husband and I are fans of "The Office."  A fun way for us to relax and have a good laugh is by watching this ridiculously, and somehow, relatable, show.  I found this great Office Trivia game.  So fun.  Office fans?  Yeah, we're gonna have a Office Competition at our place.  Be on the lookout;D But on to more serious things...

Tough stuff.  It seems like it's getting pretty rough out there.  The economy brings a strain on jobs.  The loss of jobs (or fear of) brings strain on your mind.  Your mind is all stressed out that it starts to affect your relationships with your spouse, family, and friends.

"For this is what the Lord says: 'When 70 years for Babylon are complete, I will attend to you and will confirm My promise concerning you to restore you to this place.  For I know hte plans I have for you'--this is the Lord's declaration--'plans for [your] welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.  You will call to Me and come and pray to Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.  I will be found by you'--the Lord's declaration--'and I will restore your fortunes and father you from all the nations and places where I banished you'--the Lord's declaration.  'I will restore you to the place I deported you from.'"  Jeremiah 29:10-14

"Just as Abraham believed God, and it as credited to him for righteousness, so understand that those who have faith are Abraham's sons.  All the nations will be blessed in you.  So those who have faith are blessed with Abraham, who had faith."  Galatians 3:6-9

"...the Scripture has imprisoned everything under sin's power so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe."  Galations 3:22

Have faith.  You will be blessed.  It is promised.

"The righteous will never be shaken,

but the wicked will not remain on the earth...

Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,

but righteousness rescues from death."

Proverbs 10:30, 11:4

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Mom. My Treat.

Dogs have really good memories.  I'm pretty sure they remember everything.

My husband and I were on our way home last night, chit-chattin' in the car.  We got to talking about our dogs.  You see the little black one there?  Well, she gets a treat every morning from her little black jar with the princess pink top.  It makes a certain ceramic sound as I close the top.  She really perks up then.  Well yesterday I was in a frigid hurry, ready to go back into the warm bedroom and have my cereal.  I suddenly remembered our morning ritual, turned around, and there she is.  Still sitting on the carpet, her back to me, staring at the treat jar.  She looks back at me, and then turns back to face the jar, as if to say, "Um, Ma.  My treat.  You aren't goin' anywhere without gettin' me my treat first.  Now get back over here and gimme my treat."

Then my hubby tells me that when he goes out to work every morning, he brings this big treat ready for the huge white american bulldog in the pic.  He said that yesterday morning, he yelled for him, and he came running so incredibly fast from down the hill, jumping, leaping, twisting and turning so fast because he knew he was about to get that morning treat.  Justin held out the bone, and in mid-flight this big ole doggie grabbed it and just kept on goin', never missing a beat.

He really looked forward to that every day.  And so does my little doggie.  They never forget.

Makes me wonder what God feels like whenever I finally get around to spending some time with Him.  Or even the things I say to others when I'm having an off-day.

He remembers.  They remember.

-Tara K

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Xoxo, Tara K

Hey guys. Sorry I've been out. But seriously, I've been "out." Like a light. I'm on a lil medication that's making me kinda slow, so perhaps I'm not the one to be giving you advice today.

I do, however, wanna thank you beautiful ladies for sending me your responses to my previous blog- the one asking girls and women to email me their daily woes, excitement, obstacles, etc. Thank you for your responses, as I didn't expect so many!

If you didn't send me an email, do it, sister! I wanna share with you; sharing with others is so helpful, fruitful, and relieving, right!? tk@2911theplan.com

Well I'm gonna jet. I pray this email made sense. Meds tend to make me silly, not to mention, make me want some lovin. On one surgery I had, my mom and Justin said that eveyone that came into the hospital room, well... I apparently wanted a kiss from everyone... And pretty much begged for it.

Xoxo, Tara K
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Thankful

I bet you have no idea who I am anymore because it's been sooooo crazy long! However, I know Tara has definitely been keeping you informed with what's up as well as giving you inspiration each day! I was just thinking about how Thankful I am. I just read Tara's post about her heart update, and Justin had given me an update this morning. One might think...well that's nice, a good report. But man...how THANKFUL can we be that everything is ok? God is just so great! He has His hand in everything. My wife, Jenny, has been gone on business for two weeks to Texas and comes home Saturday. I am just so thankful to have her in my life and so thankful that it's almost time for her to be home.

I think that a lot of times when something good happens...in my mind I use a "that's nice" instead of an "I'm thankful".

I am so blessed and just want to shout out some thanks to God for all He gives us each day.

I believe that when we pray ...it's great to thank Him for his blessings before coming to Him with our requests. Maybe just take a bit to say thanks each day!.....and while ur at it....why not say thanks to others in your life who maybe you usually just use a "that's nice" response to....like to your spouse, or your boss....or ...ok, maybe i'm rambling a bit....

I want to say thank you to Tara. She's been so committed to this blog and faithfully writes so often. I thank her for keeping this part of 29:11's ministry alive!

God Bless with

Peace and Happiness!

Aaron Daniel

Hebrews 11:1

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Tara's "Heart" Update

Hey guys! I cannot thank you enough for your prayers, concerns and comments.

For those who wanted to know the story, I was having chest pains all day yesterday. My aunt had a life-changing heart attack at age 22, which caused her to lose her memory of her family, etc. Knowing the family history, my family felt I should just go get checked out, just in case.

The EKG came back great, as well as my blood work, etc. However I have a lot of inflammation around my heart and they are not sure why. This is what was causing my chest pains, the dizziness, and for my left arm to to numb.

I have been instructed to stay in bed for a couple of days on some really fun sleepy pills, which will, hopefully, heal and take down the swelling.

I still could use your prayers, if you're willing. Thanks again, beyond my words!

Love you much, Tara K

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A Shout Out to My Girls

I'm curious.

Girls, Ladies, God's beautiful creation called "woman."  What eats at your nerves?  What are some things you struggle with?  What are some things you ponder on or worry about?  What goes through your head on a daily basis?  Or are you so carefree that you could care less?

I want to know.  I can't tell you why, and I won't spill your beans;)

I just wanna help in a fun way.   Write anonymously if you'd like.  My personal email (that no one else will see but me) is:  tk@2911theplan.com

Women have so much power, and it is found in God's Word, in His Truth, and truly only with His Divine Help.

Love ya girlies (and no offense guys!), Tara K

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