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    7 Things That Happen After An Encounter With God.

    What does it mean to encounter God? What does that look like? I believe encountering God is much deeper than a tangible feeling or emotion alone. To encounter God is to have your inner Spirit refined and redirected in such a way that completely changes your life. To encounter God is to be welcomed into His all consuming presence. To encounter God is to discover who you were made to be and who He has always seen you as. Your identity begins to mirror that of Jesus and all He provides for you through His sacrifice, resurrection and love. Have you encountered God? Can you think of a time when…

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    This is Joy.

    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,  prayer

    Just Keep Praying.

    ‘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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    April? Is that you?

    April? Is that you? April happens to be one of my favorite months really.  The snow begins to melt leaving splashy puddles behind, windows open to the rush of the cool, fresh, breeze – and then there are the “spring cleaning” posts we share with our loved ones and friends – “Woohoo! I finally get to clean out this closet!” In April we see all the birds return to their favorite cities from their winter vacation hideouts. They sing a sweet song as the sun rises a bit earlier each morning – new life begins. Have you ever wondered how those birds know when it’s time to return to their…

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  • marriage

    1st 365 Days of Marriage – Part 2

    I am so glad you’ve come to see what Part 2 is all about! If you haven’t yet had the chance to read Part 1, I encourage you to go check it out so you can grasp the background to this post and all the goodness of the entire 10 lessons. Like I mentioned in Part 1, these lessons have all been lived and experienced. Whether you’re married, engaged or patiently waiting, I hope you are able to embrace these lessons and see how they relate to your very own “Ruth” or “Boaz” (Ruth chap 2-4). So let’s not delay, let’s get right to it! 6. Love and Respect This…

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  • marriage

    1st 365 Days of Marriage – Part 1

    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 true. It would not have been through the eyes of life experience. So, in honor of our first year of marriage, I am so excited to share my personal ten “lessons” learned, along with the growth I’ve experienced through each lesson. It will be split into two parts, and I…

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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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  • 7 Things That Happen After An Encounter With God.
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It's always been You! What Jesus did in my life, It's always been You!

What Jesus did in my life, 9 years ago, I could never give words for my gratitude! 😭

I had to jump on this trend...

Without Jesus I was:
broken
mean
lost
dead
selfish 
unforgiving 
depressed
prideful
lustful
A partier
bitter
destructive
manipulative
A liar
Jealous
without purpose
without identity

But WITH Jesus!!!

With Him:
I know who I am
I'm a child of God 
I'm chosen
I'm alive
I'm set free 
I'm made Holy
I'm made whole
I'm redeemed
I'm forgiven
I'm righteous
I'm justified
I'm loved
I'm adopted
I'm set apart
I'm secure
I'm wonderfully made
I'm joyful
I'm full of peace

All because He died and rose again for me!
He was without sin but became sin for me!!!!
He went to the cross for me!!

Where would I be with Jesus?! Not where I am today.. that's for sure!

This month, 9 years ago, He changed my life and I haven't looked back! I'm forever thankful!

I LOVE YOU LORD!

** this can be your story! Let Jesus change your life today 💗 DM me!
Tried something new today... ..Cross Country Skii Tried something new today...

..Cross Country Skiing ⛷️ 

It was so much fun!!
Our goal this year is to take advantage of every season together and all the fun it has to offer.

Going up-hill was interesting but we finally got it.. maybe??! 🤣😅 And I think I can say, "we are skiers!"... "we're hooked!" lol

The exciting thing is that it's something we can enjoy together! 💕

Have you tried anything new this winter? Was it a challenge? Will you do it again? Let me know!
Let's Celebrate C h r i s t m a s ✨️ The "12 Let's Celebrate C h r i s t m a s ✨️

The "12 Days of Christmas" carol was a fun inspiration for these "12 Days of Jesus" gifts! This blog has a few examples of the fun gifts I gave to my hubby last year! 

This simple gift idea is perfect for a spouse, a close friend, and even children - anyone who loves Jesus! 🥰
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In a story last year, I shared the idea with very little explanation and I still got lots of DMs commenting on the idea. I knew I needed to write something for you all to experience the fun with me this Christmas! 

Check out my blog to get all the details and examples you need to enjoy the 🎁 of giving, Jesus, this Christmas.

💫LINK IN BIO💫 - "Latest blog"

Or @ tanikamarie.com
Mom, You are true. You are real. You are kind. Y Mom, 

You are true.
You are real.
You are kind.
You are gentle.
You are sweet.
You are loving.
You are honest.
You are genuine.
You are patient.
You are funny.
You are bright.
You are lovely.
You are you.

You are beautiful.

I love you, Mom. 💕
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📸 thank you @carouselmediamgmt for capturing such a restoring and precious moment 💖
What happens after an encounter with God? This to What happens after an encounter with God?

This topic, of encountering God, has been on my heart for months now and I'm so excited to share it with you.

What happens after you encounter God? What can an encounter with God look like? How would it change your life? How would it change the lives of those closest to you?

Take a few minutes and give this blog a read - you won't regret it!

Oh and leave a comment under the blog.. it really helps me!

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Or @ tanikamarie.com

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New hobbies are fun. Especially when others can en New hobbies are fun.
Especially when others can enjoy the fruit of it.
I love creating beauty. 
Whether it's baking bread, plating a meal, or writing in cards, I love things that show effort, care, and love. 
Learning and enjoying these wax seals are something that present just that. I love it!

I have some practicing to do...but YouTube University is "free" lol and it's relaxing! 

If I have your address, expect something from me in the mail soon! 💓

#waxseal #beauty #learningsomethingnew #withlove #showinglove #stationery #stationeryaddict
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