by Tara L. Cole | Oct 7, 2013 | bullying, God's Story, Tara Cole
The bullying began when I entered the 5th grade. From the onset of the school year, the girls began bullying me in turn. One day it would be Allison*. Then the next day she would be my friend, and it would be the another Jill.Their bullying consisted of the usual name...
by Tara L. Cole | Sep 30, 2013 | devotional, Tara Cole
It seems God is after me again. The last two years were about learning where my real home is. This season seems to be to learning to sit still and listen. Two verses that keep coming to mind are:Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I...
by Tara L. Cole | Sep 23, 2013 | bridegroom, devotional, Tara Cole
Several months ago one of my friends, Julie, mentioned in our Bible study group what it meant to her for Christ to be her Bridegroom. At the time I was confused. I’d heard all my life about God being our Father, but I’d never heard of Christ as our...
by Tara L. Cole | Sep 16, 2013 | devotional, Tara Cole
freedigitalphotos.net Even as we settle into our new home, I can’t get my mind off heaven. It’s not that I’m discontent here, I’m not. Our house is so peaceful, and the longer I’m here the more I thank God for this gift,...
by Tara L. Cole | Sep 9, 2013 | devotional, Tara Cole
I’ve been reading Acts with Jeremy at night and then rereading Luke in my own quite time. As I read, I have been confused by the two different Peters I see. The one in Acts is a bold leader who will do anything for Christ. The one in Luke is uncertain at times,...
