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    How I Made My Sourdough Starter.

    March 2, 2022 /

    I know sourdough has become the “thing” to do for loads of people these past two years, I guess I just caught on a bit late, hehe. My love for bread making started when I made my first Artisan bread loaf, in late 2020. It quickly became my favourite thing to do every Friday evening, proof my dough so I could bake it the next morning. I guess you can say, it was a natural progression for me to become interested in sourdough – right!? It was actually during a time where I was off of social media, for an entire month, that I began to make my sourdough starter.…

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  • faith,  fasting,  prayer

    21 Day Bible Reading Plan + Prayer & Fasting

    February 2, 2022 /

    You can liken it to turning on a faucet, and water instantly rushing through; the only way to stop that flow would be if I were to turn the faucet off. The role I play in the depth of my relationship with God is critical. God is the living water (John 4:10); He is forever moving and springing new life.

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  • faith,  life

    Seven Things I did that Transformed my Thinking

    October 7, 2021 /

    Before I share the seven things I did that completely transformed my thinking, I want to talk a little bit about what I was actually going through. I believe my testimony will resonate with many of you and my prayer is that it will inspire and encourage you to put these seven things into practice in your own life. So here goes! It wasn’t too long ago that I struggled with the thoughts I had about my life, my purpose and my future.  I was a Christian madly in love with Jesus, faithful to church and every prayer meeting, and I was struggling—and I mean struggling! After giving my life…

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    This is Joy.

    October 1, 2021 /

    Watching the sunset as it paints cotton candy in the sky. Tasting the most delicious slice of freshly baked apple pie. Driving your very first vehicle. Hearing the sound of your child’s first laughter. Celebrating your birthday with someone who arrived as a special surprise. Experiencing God’s presence for the 100th time but it only gets sweeter. Reading a verse that excites the soul – every, single time. This is j o y. And God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17b) wants nothing more than for us to experience and walk in all the joys of life. Joy is to rejoice; to be glad; to…

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  • faith,  Jesus

    “So, who is Jesus?” – Part 1

    March 31, 2021 /

    This is such a loaded question. What did Jesus do? Why do people believe in Him and what makes Him so special? Maybe you’ve never thought of questions quite like these and that’s okay – we’ll tackle them all here, together. With Easter just around the corner I couldn’t be more excited – so let’s get into this! So they said to Him, “Who are You [anyway]?” Jesus replied, “What have I been saying to you from the beginning? - John 8:25esv The Beginning As many of you know, the Bible is separated into two parts – the Old Testament (before Jesus was born) and the New Testament (during and after…

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  • faith,  prayer

    Just Keep Praying.

    March 19, 2021 /

    ‘The angel said to him… “your prayer has been heard”.’ – Luke 1:13 Zechariah encountered an angel from the Lord with an answer to prayer. This happened as he was partaking in his priestly duty after being chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary to burn incense. He and his wife Elizabeth were very old and they had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive. All it took was for Zechariah to hear, “your prayer has been heard” and their lives were forever changed! I wonder how long he had been praying to God for a child? I can imagine this particular prayer being one he may have given…

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    Baked Banana Oatmeal Cups | Healthy + Easy

    February 17, 2021 /

    Do you enjoy Banana bread? How about Oatmeal? Have you ever thought about putting them together? That’s what I did and I have to say, “I am a huge fan!” My husband and I love really enjoy the traditional sit down breakfast but sometimes having that full on experience isn’t so easy to achieve during the week – so I came up with this recipe! Now don’t get me wrong, I know there any many different baked oatmeal recipes out there but most of them that I have tried leave the inside of the cups quite “gummy” when cooked – I wanted something more “muffin” like but without being a…

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  • faith

    Seeking Direction: Do the last thing God told you to do.

    February 12, 2021 /

    Interesting thought, right? I thought so too. A few months ago I got to thinking, “What am I waiting for? What am I so afraid of?” I kept putting the things that I knew God was telling me to do and had impressed on my heart to pursue – on the back burner, in the back of my mind. Why? Because I honestly wasn’t even sure if I had what it took to do it and to do it at a high standard, on top of that, the end result/product felt a b-i-i-i-t overwhelming. Can anyone relate? It wasn’t too long after this, while I was in prayer about direction,…

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  • life

    There’s nothing like being Celebrated.

    February 5, 2021 /

    A close friend of mine sent me a message a few days ago, sharing with me some awesome news on her success in school. She said “I just wanted to celebrate and I knew YOU would celebrate with me!!” – my heart literally melted! I got to thinking, “wow, that’s the type of support she can count on from me – to celebrate with her in all her successes, new opportunities and accomplishments!” It touched me. There’s really nothing like being celebrated. When someone understands you, respects you, and encourages you – it means a lot! I believe it builds a person up to confidently walk their purpose and the…

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  • nut butters | spreads

    Easy Homemade Roasted Cashew Butter

    January 29, 2021 /

    I used to think the only way you could have a yummy nut butter was from the shelf in a grocery store but not anymore! What better way to spend a simple Sunday evening after church than to make something so fun and tasty? My husband, David, and I tend to purchase a large tub of nuts just about every month. I’d say we have a tied favorite between cashews (I cook with them a lot) and the classic mixed nuts – you know, the ones with a percentage more of cashews or almonds. Well, we purchased a large tub of cashews a few weeks ago and I got to…

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Hi friends, I'm Tanika - Jesus lover and wifey! I come here to share about living our B E S T life in Christ, yummy plant based food and everything in-between... I just know there's something here for you -xo

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02.02.22 p r a y i n g & p a u s i n g 🌿 L I N 02.02.22 p r a y i n g & p a u s i n g

🌿 L I N K . I N . B I O

I hope everyone had an amazing January - mine was pretty incredible! 

Check out my latest • B L O G • on what the beginning of the New Year looked like for me... I pray it encourages you and inspires you to pursue God in a brand new way or in a deeper way - cuz He's waiting for you! ☺ 

So head on over, leave me a comment, share with someone who could use the encouragement, all the fun stuff - it really helps me! 🤎

💫 L I N K . I N . B I O

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12.31.21 He's doing a | n e w | thing. It's the b 12.31.21 He's doing a | n e w | thing.

It's the beginning of all things New. 💐

And the Lord desires to do something new within YOU.

Will you let Him?

Forget the past.
Forget the things you could have done better or things you wanted to finish and press forward ➡️!! 

God is already in the New Year waiting for you to meet Him in every season you🚶🏾‍♀️into. 

👉🏼 | You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head... | -  Psalm 139:5 NLT 

The Lord is so faithful...He is so gracious with us as He prepares us for our future - for what He has called for us to. 💞

2022 is going to be a glorious year - Amen!? 

💫 Let's pray together!

"Thank you, Lord, for this past year! I praise you for all you have done, all you brought me through and all you taught me! Help me, Lord, to move on from 2021 and focus on what is ahead in you! Lord, you are so faithful and I know 2022 is going to be my BEST year yet because you have great things in store for me and my family! I know you are marching before me into this new beginning and you will be with me, you could never let me down! Father, teach me in all your ways this year, help me to walk after your spirit and not my flesh, and keep me disciplined to fulfill all you are calling me to, in 2022! In Jesus Name, Amen!"

🤎 What are you looking forward to most in 2022!?
11.09.21 n e w b e g i n n i n g s 💫. I was p 11.09.21 n e w b e g i n n i n g s 💫. 

I was praying one day in early October and I just knew the Lord was telling me to "prepare."

I meditated on that word and direction and the very next day I knew what I had to do - I needed to take myself more seriously! I was being called to prepare myself for what was to come - not knowing exactly what that was/is ..I just knew I had to do something! 

Update my website, write more blogs, take up more opportunities to speak, and share on social in a more strategic way! And I definitely needed to make our spare bedroom into a creative space to dive into thought, prayer and all the books on my shelf!

So it quickly led me to take on a new personal branding project, hence, these beautiful photos! 

I was so privileged to work with some amazing local artists and entrepreneurs to bring this vision to life!
I want to thank each of them for lending their gifts and taking part in this project of a growing writer and speaker - you are truly a blessing! 💕

...more photos to come!

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Styled: @dutchsaskatoon
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10.13.21 f u t u r e & h o p e. Each and every on 10.13.21 f u t u r e & h o p e.

Each and every one of us has an assignment on earth given to us by God - everyone! 

It may take us some time to discover what God is calling us to but I promise it's already within you! The more you seek the Lord and ask Him to reveal the purpose He has for your life - He will answer (refer to James 1:5)! 

I encourage you to not let your current feelings or circumstances dictate your future! Call the things that aren't as though they were - meaning acknowledge and be aware of your situation but believe and speak God's promises in the midst of it - He will see it through! Why!? Because His word does not return to Him void - it has to come to pass!

God is for you!

And the plans God has for you are great and mighty, beyond your imagination - believe it and press forward!

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10.07.21 t h o u g h t s. 🌿 n e w b l o g p o 10.07.21 t h o u g h t s.

🌿 n e w b l o g p o s t

This is a deep one.

Do you struggle with your thoughts? Thoughts about yourself, your future, your purpose?
Do you find yourself falling into sadness or depression for seemingly no reason?
Has the thought of suicide ever crossed your mind? 💔

If you answered yes to any of those questions... know that I've been there and I understand (hugs).

I encourage you to read this latest post! I share about what I went through a couple years ago and what I did that made me into who I am today - victorious and free!

Let me know below if you plan to read it 💕

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10.05.21 s o m e t h i n g n e w. What has God be 10.05.21 s o m e t h i n g n e w.

What has God been telling you lately? What direction is He leading you? What new path is He wanting you to take? Is there a truth from His word that you're standing on?

The Spirit of God is always speaking. Always.

He holds the direction for our lives, the answers to our questions and the truths to our concerns!

Isaiah 42:9 tells of how God is true to His word - everything He says comes to pass; and with that, He declares new things to come forth (out of us, our situations, our future)! Even though God is God in might, glory and power He still looks to share His plans with us 🤯! Like wow, God, you are truly amazing! I pray that we are always ready and sensitive to hear your voice when you speak! 

There is nothing like being close to you, Lord, and calling you my friend 💕

| Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.” | -Isaiah 42:9 esv

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