name:
tamira dyan kreider (formerly madsen)
background singer & dlc mobile mall
life verse:
Colossians 2:6-7
dob:
january 7
home town:
moorpark, California…however, we currently reside in camarillo, California
siblings:
two 'big - little' brothers
Michael, 23
Jason, 20
pets:
king rupert our betta fish
current books:
excellent wife, attitude of a transformed heart
current music i like:
country (martina is my fav) and anything that's on the radio while driving in the 'wife of a pastor car'
favorite movies:
anything with sandra bullock or any romantic comedy…i know, i know, total chick.
favorite lead worshipers:
charlie hall and of course mi esposo
favorite speakers:
anyone who uses God's word to encourage growth and then lives it in their own life.
hobbies:
learning about God, being artsy and creative, reading, working with kids and youth, singing, hanging out and fellowshipping with friends and family, worshipping, most outdoors activities and being with my husband.
eating habits:
i snack when i'm hungry, which is usually morning, noon and early evening. i'm not as picky as victor, which is probably a good thing. i'll pretty much eat anywhere as long as it's not after 8 pm.
exercise:
i try to work out 3 times a week. i do the elliptical, pilates, taebo or paula abdul's dance routine.
fears:
the dark…don't know why, but i hate being in darkness without being able to see a little bit of light.
occupation:
fulltime teacher
perfect date with God:
anywhere outdoors where i can be reflecting on God's creation
God time:
usually in the morning before i go to work or during lunchtime is when i read my Bible and book that i am reading. i try to remember to pray all day…it's not always the easiest thing to do when you've got kids surrounding you.
equipment:
all the cds and merchandise and basically whatever other equipment victor leaves behind
goals:
to become more like Christ daily and to teach others to do the same - to edify others and love my students
deep:
i grew up in a christian family and attended church at least twice a week every year after my fifth grade year. we went to awanas, summer camps and helped out at church in any way we were able. i was able to quote Scripture and everyone was so proud of me and my brothers. however, though my life sounds like the 'perfect' childhood, i have learned as i have matured and learned more about my relationship with God that one can do all these seemingly 'wonderful' things and still not KNOW Him! i realized that though i helped out for hours at the church and went to youth group and Bible studies weekly, i had a very weak relationship with God. yes, it's true God calls us to serve; however, He also calls us to check our motives and not serve or give to gain recognition. and i was merely serving because it was expected of me and that's what good little girls do. i finally had to learn that i needed to serve for the right reasons; not to gain people's respect or recognition, but to serve God only with His love and joy in my heart.
in addition to this epiphany, i was also learning this grand piece of information. i always felt that since i didn't have a great delivery from a 'big' sin (in the eyes of the world) that i could never feel God's complete grace. this was such' a huge mistake in my doctrinal beliefs! i was still sinning; it just wasn't a sin in the world's eye. 'every one has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.' EVERYONE that includes even good little christian girls who just gossip a little or don't spend enough time with God daily! i write this not to convict anyone but to encourage those who were in my position to get to know God on a more intimate and personal level. it wasn't until i realized this that i was able to move to a closer walk with God. search your hearts and you will see just how much you have God's abundant grace in your life; i know i did.