Mostly people that aren't famous! But of the ones who are Tara's are: Linda Ronstadt, Karen Carpenter, Billy Joel, Bryan Duncan, Evie Tornquist, Kris Kristofferson, Joyce Meyer - an eclectic bunch! Scott's influences are Toto, Frank Gambale, Steely Dan, Bryan Duncan, Sting. Next to JC, Scott's parents are two of our biggest influences - LOVE THEM!
Jackie Bates is one amazing, spirit-filled, Godly, thoughtful, beautiful, encouraging, sword-carrying, multi-talented, kind, sweet, creative, smart, strong, funny, and radically faithful woman!! God uses her to draw us nearer to Him. Scott and I are honored to call her our friend. Thank you Shoutlife for bringing God's people together in such a wonderful way. We are forever grateful...
Scott and Tara met 15 years ago through a musician's ad in the LA Recycler, and married 12 years ago. When asked how they met, it's always "the Recycler". (Yah, God uses that paper too!) Scott is from Drexel, NC, and moved to Hollywood to attend and graduate from GIT. Tara grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. They met in Hollywood and began playing cover songs in coffee houses, as well as Hollywood clubs with the "long- hair" rock band, "Charlemagne", Scott founded. Their relationship with Christ and each other grew, and songs of struggles, hope, wonder and love for God began to surface. Tara sings and writes the lyrics (and sometimes the melodies) for the songs, while Scott plays guitar and bass, harmonizes and produces their stuff - he's the "tune-smith". They are currently working on their debut CD - a long, drawn-out labor of love! They have a 6 year old daughter, Selah - their pure joy. They are looking forward to making more music, learning and growing in their craft, and pray they make a positive impact for His Kingdom along the way.
Also, they have discovered that "Laughing on a regular basis is required".
Scott and Tara openly share their testimonies and music at marriage retreats, churches, MOPS events, as well as small group bible studies. Tara especially has a heart for women struggling with their identity in Christ, and openly shares her journey of the pain and problems she faced as a result of rebelling against God and making bad decisions in the search for her identity and happiness. She also shares the joy, peace and contentment she has found as she continues to discover her true identity in Christ. Also, one of their passions is to see and help facilitate believing artists gain a true sense of community and sincere bond as they share the desire to use their unique gifts for His purposes.
"As believers, we are all in this together, whatever the calling/talent/gift/ability is. While the world tends to bring people down, we can hold and lift eachother up. It's all about bringing attention to Him, His truth, His love, goodness and greatness. It's about each of us finding and thriving in our part of 'God's Gig', whatever that may be. Together, as fellow artists, believers, and Children of God, we can do something beautiful and eternally meaningful, and encourage and inspire eachother along the way!"
"God Sings "
When we love one another with grace He gives
When we search for wisdom in the Word that lives
When we pray with faith, for the smallest of things
God Sings
When our calm, joyful spirit shines from within
When we send up our love through a meaningful hymn
When we tell others of the greatness He brings
God Sings
When we sit still to ponder just who He is
When we give back to Him all that is His
When we reach out to share His promises
God Sings
When we race for the prize, just for His sake
When we joyfully serve, with all that it takes
When we see the goodness in all that He's made
God Sings
When we seek out His plan, then follow His lead
When we care for people and what they may need
When we read His word and the memory clings...
God Sings
We we turn back to Him, whenever we fall
When we chose His hope, in spite of it all
When we trust His son Jesus, the King of Kings
God Sings .
...Tara Oliver 1996 - (c) Anthology of Christian Poetry
The Olivers-Christian Artist Duo & Selah
Our Pastor, Matt Tullos, who uses humor to make points....This Video is titled "What NOT to do in Sunday School Class"...
Kind of a "the Office" vibe except with church/pastor/people issues, this Pastor is on-fire for Jesus and God's people, and sometimes he uses drama/sketches/humor to communicate. He's a very gifted, talented teacher and communicator and very funny...we love him! Enjoy!
Check out this awesome video of a mime done by Taira (one of my top friend's - Jackie's daughter) to the song "I can Only Imagine"..it is very moving....
1. Each player starts with 5 gifts that they would want for Christmas.
2. People that are "CARDED" need to write their own Blog about their 5 things & post these rules.
3. At the end of your Blog, you need to choose 5 people to get "CARDED" and lis...
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Random acts of Christmas?.
So?first thing this morning, Selah comes to me on this last day of school before her Christmas break with her eyes screaming "PINK EYE!!!" It's been going around school, so needless to say, her part in the class Christma...
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Ahhhh!!Jackie got me!! My 8 little known facts....
12/13/2007 - 7:06 AM
8 little known facts about Tara...
1 - I never met my birth-father (who's now deceased), but I KNOW my spiritual father
2 - I was raised in Honolulu and ran away from home at 12 years old (took 'da Bus' to Hanauma Bay and was home before daylight...
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So...most of you know that Jackie is my 'radical' friend...but that's not the only reason why I'm posting this.
I'm posting this because of those of you who may need to be encouraged and inspired in your walk and mission. I've been having a very ha...
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I'm really led to share about the experience I had the other night at the Nashville Rescue Mission for Men. Tara and I had the honor of playing music and ministering with Jackie Bates for a congregation of men gathered for an evening of worship and ...
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HEY! Just droppin by to say I was thinkin about you! I was going to call, but I dont' know what your schedule's like. I'm off tomorrow if you're not busy give me a ring! LOVE YOU!
Hi Tara and Scott! :) A happy 4th of July to two of the most loving and compassionate and beautiful and wonderfully gifted people that I have ever known in all my life. :) I pray that all is going well for you all.
Hey Tara, good to hear from you!
Hope you are having a great 4th. I am home alone, not doing much.
Life has been very challenging to say the least. I hope you guys are doing well though! Lots of love!
Hey Olivers...what you been up to? Yeah... you enjoy the nations' BD and remember the dudes and dudettes who gave their lives for it!
Be Blessed beyond your dreams...In Him!
Stan
MY GOD IS A GOD OF MIRACLES
I have sung songs of all kind ever since I learned to talk.
Never have I been very confident in speaking.
I have to admit that the Lords Holy Spirit has spoke to many through me while ministering in song, and I am thankful.
My love is all for Jesus, and I am thankful that everyday I am learning and falling deeper in love with Him every day.
It still takes my breath away to think back at all the times God intervened in my life, even before I gave myself to Him. He saw me as what I could be and saved my life many times.
I have had several people tell me that God does not perform miracles anymore {including my pastor}. I always thought with out speaking out loud,"You must not know the Jesus I know". I was always afraid to speak up.
1Co 12:28 In the church God has appointed first apostles, next prophets, third teachers, then those who perform miracles, then those who have the gift of healing, then those who help others, those who are managers, and those who can speak in a number of languages.
My first memory of my own experience of the love and precious mercy of Jesus was when I was five years old. "I won't get into details here - I'll write it in my blog because it is so important for ALL PEOPLE to know NOW what Jesus has done in my life and the lives of others around me.
So please take a moment to read my blog today.
I pray that you will receive a blessing just from knowing that Jesus IS REAL and YES! PRAISE HIM! HE DOES STILL DO MIRACLES TODAY!
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There is a place where the wounded soul goes to hide,
A place that cannot be reached by human caring,
Though it nods at the effort.
It's a dark, retractable place, without windows and doors;
A place where the soul would be more alone than it has ever known
UNLESS SOMEONE~~~
Someone able to walk through walls~~~
Was ALREADY there waiting!!!
"Though the doors were locked, JESUS came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!!" - John 20:26
Jesus feeds the five thousand.- Taking the five loaves and the two fishes and looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to set before the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. (Luke 9:16-17). In the name of Jesus, you shall eat ,be satisfy and have left over. Go in peace. Amen.
