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How to Make the Best Iced Matcha Latte!

There’s something about a smooth and creamy Iced Matcha Latte. And if you’re anything like me, when it’s made right, you’ll want to indulge in it daily. I was never…

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Old Fashioned Sourdough Banana Bread

We love sourdough in my house, and we really love this sourdough banana bread! When I came up with this delicious way of using my sourdough starter I had to…

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12 Days of Jesus – Christmas Gift Idea!

Everyone’s heard the “12 Days of Christmas” carol but have you ever used the song as inspiration for a gift? This 12 Days of Jesus gift idea is an excellent…

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    1st 365 Days of Marriage – Part 1

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    If I were to have written this blog post before marrying my husband, I could say with absolute certainty that what I am about to tell you would have been so, so different. At that time, if I had put together a “what to expect” or a “what you will learn” article it may have been “factual” at best…but not…

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    Stay In Your Lane

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    Have you ever attended a track meet or watched a track and field event on TV? As a track coach, I’ve both seen and participated in my fair share. You will have noticed the white lines neatly arranged on the track, white lines that create lanes. Each runner has their lane; a clear, demarcated strip of track in which they…

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    Under Pressure

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    So my husband and I purchased a stick shift… that I did not know how to drive. Some people thought I was crazy when they found out I had a car in my drive way but was too afraid to get behind the wheel. There happened to be three peddles instead of two – and that equaled one big issue.…

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    Oh the Places You’ll Go…

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    Where has your life taken you? Did you expect to be there? Was it the greatest adventure of all time? These are all questions I have asked myself throughout the years. To date, the most exhilarating life changing decision was to move from Indiana, USA, to where my heart was, in Canada. I know what you may be thinking, it’s…

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    Hi luvs!

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    My name is Tanika and I want to welcome you to my blog! I currently live in the prairie lands of Canada but I am originally from the corn fields of Indiana, USA. It’s kind of funny because I have been sitting on creating a blog for some time now and I finally made it happen (one of my goals…

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Hi friends, I'm Tanika – Jesus lover, wife, writer and speaker! Join me in living our BEST life in Christ, and enjoying delicious homestyle recipes. I know there's something here for you!

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  • How to Make the Best Iced Matcha Latte!
  • Old Fashioned Sourdough Banana Bread
  • 12 Days of Jesus – Christmas Gift Idea!
  • How to Read the Gospels in 30 Days

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These birds never go hungry. They never have to w These birds never go hungry.

They never have to worry.
They live happy lives with their nests, some food and their innate purpose. 

And God cares for them,
He's pleased with the birds He created.

But you.
You were created with something very special. 
Because you were made in God's image, in His likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]. (Gen 1:26)

There's nothing and no one on earth quite like you.
Made with a purpose, on purpose.

Just as He cares and looks after the birds,
He knows exactly what you need and He loves you.

He knows what you're believing for,
what you've been praying for and He is faithful.

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
- Matthew 6:33 NLT

Trust Him.

🌿Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for being a good Father. Great is your faithfulless (lamentations 3:23). I'm reminded of your goodness today, and I thank you for creating me with and for a purpose. Help me to walk in my purpose. Teach me your ways and guide me to understand your great love. Lord, help me to seek you first before anything else, knowing that everything I need lies in you (Matthew 6:33). In Jesus Name. Amen!
✨️LINK IN BIO✨️ Looking for an easy Bible ✨️LINK IN BIO✨️ Looking for an easy Bible plan? Maybe you're wanting a reading guide that will help you intentionally structure your time. One that will keep you on track to grow in your relationship with God, by learning more about the life and ministry of Jesus. 

Dive into the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John) with this easy 30 Day Bible plan - only reading three chapters a day!

Do it alone, with a friend or your spouse - you're going to love it! 

"My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body."
- Proverbs 4:20‭-‬22 NLT

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five years down, forever to go. you make me bette five years down, forever to go.

you make me better... we're better together.

i love you @thedavidshutch you're a gift in my life.

happy anniversary ❤️

"... if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us." - 1 John 4:12 ESV
✨️tips to simply share Jesus ⬇️ things I' ✨️tips to simply share Jesus ⬇️

things I've learned along the way:

1. make the opportunity.

2. keep ears peeled for an invite into a conversation.

3. listen as the Holy Spirit leads you - He knows whose hearts are ready.

4. you don't have to be perfect, simply be willing and available - it gets easier with practice.

5. not everyone will be open to hearing about Him and that's OKAY!!! brush it off and share Him with someone else.

6. speak unashamedly - you have something everyone needs and everyone needs what you have (Jesus)!

7. listen to people's stories and love them.

8. step out of your comfort zone, freedom lies there.

9. as Christians, we're all called to make disciples, called to share the good news of Jesus (not just Pastors or Evangelists).

10. pray for boldness, then step out and do it.

11. people don't know what they're "supposed" to hear concerning Jesus.. so just tell someone what He's done in your life! (again it doesn't have to be perfect.)

12. you could be the first person who's ever shared the Gospel with someone 🤯 - that's pretty special.

13. some plant seeds, others water and God gives the increase (1 Cor 3:6) - you don't know which stage your message of Jesus is in someone's life.

14. simply sharing Jesus can have an eternal reward!

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"But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!” - Romans 10:14‭-‬15 NLT
to the conference that changed my life. in a plac to the conference that changed my life.

in a place of surrender, Timothy Conference 2023.

have you ever been in a place of completely surrendering to Jesus?

have you given Him your plans and your future?

have you given Him your all? holding nothing back.

if you haven't, or if it's been a long time, I encourage you to make space and do that today. See what the Lord does within your heart and in your life.

🕊 "As the deer pants [longingly] for the water brooks, So my soul pants [longingly] for You, O God.
My soul (my life, my inner self) thirsts for God, for the living God. When will I come and see the face of God?" - Psalm 42:1-2 AMP

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did you know this prayer is in th Bible? ⬇️ I did you know this prayer is in th Bible? ⬇️

It's beautiful!

I love this prayer - I feel it covers everything.

It touches on our relationship with God, how we should grow in every area of life and closeness with the Lord. How to walk in our calling, encouraging us to be strengthened by His Spirit to live this life of faith, and tells us where our strength comes from - joy.

It points us to always give thanks to the Father who has gone before us and made a way for us, through Jesus, to join Him in the inheritance of eternity!

And it reminds me of His love, His redemption, and His salvation.

Truly one of my favourites! 🕊
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"asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him:
bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy;
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."
- Colossians 1:9-14 ESV
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