In nature, when there’s a storm raging on the surface of the water, down deep the water is always calm and undisturbed.

When life surrounds with conflicts and commotion, the trials and tribulations engulf us, we may start to feel overwhelmed, then anxiety begins taking over. In times like these, we must dig deep to find the Spirit of Peace within us.

We can take ourself aside, find a quiet space and get in touch with The Holy Spirit who is able to bring us the peace that is without human understanding. He is always there waiting for us.

When we abide in the Spirit our peace isn’t swayed by the fluctuating storms of our outer world.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. ~ John 14:27

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March 20, 2016June 25, 2016

Hello!

Welcome to my new WordPress website! I’m very excited to be redesigning my ministry site and vision. Your prayers are appreciated as I learn this new platform and get a fresh design in place. Hopefully, it be up and running before too long. Until then, all of my content from the last eight years is still available on my original site: http://reachinghurtingwomen.blogspot.com. I will continue to post columns there as well.

Blessings… Tamara

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June 3, 2011

Been a little hectic these last weeks… As Mimi, I’ve been helping my son get his wife and kids prepared and on the plane to Latvia for their Summer vacation with family and friends. Personally, I’ve been offline finishing my online seminary classes; final exam taken and ordination papers are now headed this way!

Tomorrow, Bill and I load up the car for a road trip to North Carolina for the Exodus Freedom Conference. This is a conference I’ve been wanting to attend for several years now but have been unable to make. Needless to say, I’m very excited! I hope to post a blog from the conference at some point.

When we return, I’ll get back to work writing. My goal is to have my autobiography completed by the end of Summer and ready to publish by December. Even though I’m about half finished with my book, it’s been over two years since I’ve worked on it because of our many moves.

In other ministry news, we will be setting up our 501c3 status in the next weeks and months and seeking God’s guidance for ministry board members.

I appreciate your prayers for all these concerns. Thanks for supporting this budding ministry. Blessings…

March 11, 2011June 25, 2016

Who Do You Think You Are?

As recovering addicts we sometimes experience slips, maybe even a full relapse, falling back into our addiction. When we do, it’s easy to justify our behavior by thinking or saying, “That’s just who I am.”

If that’s who we think we are – that’s who we will continue to be.

We must take a hard stand, placing strong boundaries on our thoughts and the words that come out of our own mouth.

By taking a proactive approach we not only protect ourselves, but we take charge of our potential destiny.

Our thoughts and words can curse us.

Take a moment today… examine your thoughts.

Are they thoughts that will eventually lead to your destruction?

Delete the old words from your memory by speaking new words over yourself.

Write down the negative thought. Then turn it into a positive thought and write it down. Post it where you can see it on a regular basis and speak this over your life.

It’s critical that we know who we are in God’s eyes.

Dig into God’s Word and see who He says you are!

Then use the words of your mouth, with God’s help, to create a healthy life today and for the future!

I will think only on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy! (Philippians 4:8-9)

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