by Tara L. Cole | Feb 10, 2020 | God's Stories
On my last Bible study day in Esther, we had a sharing session. I didn’t think anything of it and was not planning to share, but as I got to thinking about the amazing story of Esther and what I had learned through it, God prompted me to share my...
by Tara L. Cole | Jan 20, 2020 | God's Stories
Are you suffering? Has what God asked of you lately seemed too heavy to carry? Beth Zamfir is one of my dear friends from college. When I went through some of my darkest days, she was there for me with a hug, Bible verses, and sound Godly advice. She is now the mother...
by Tara L. Cole | Oct 14, 2019 | Abide, God's Stories
The early morning light shone through the window onto her Bible. My Mom had a cup of steaming coffee in her hand as she studied the open pages. Her feet tucked under her on the Indian patterned couch. When she heard me enter the room, she looked up and smiled. A...
by Tara L. Cole | Sep 22, 2019 | Abide, God's Stories
We know connecting with God is important. We know the helping our kids grow up to love him is equally important. As Moms, it’s one of our biggest goals. But we’re often left scratching our heads as to how. We love God, and we want our kids to love him, but how...
by Tara L. Cole | Sep 9, 2019 | Abide, God's Stories
This month Mickie Smith shares her God Story and what he has taught her since she retired a year and a half ago. I met Mickie at church and have loved getting to know her and her husband Randy over the last few years. Like all of us, she got caught up in life and...
by Tara L. Cole | Aug 26, 2019 | Abide, God's Stories, Parenting
Crystal Wheeler has been through many challenges in her life, especially over the last two years. On January 4, 2018, her husband passed away leaving her a single Mom with four kids. Through all the challenges, from parenting alone and finding a place to live to...