by Tara L. Cole | Feb 21, 2019 | Bible Study, Devotionals, Kids, Prayer, Resources
Wise for Salvation by Christie Thomas is a devotional book for ages 1-6. It’s not just a Bible storybook, though it does have many, many Bible stories in it. Instead, it looks at a single Bible story for five days and allows your kids to interact with that story in a...
by Tara L. Cole | Feb 14, 2019 | Adults, Parents, Prayer, Resources
If you’re struggling with prayer or where to begin, one of my favorite resources for prayer is Prayer in Practice by J.L. Gerhardt. In this workbook, she doesn’t just tell about the theory or theology of prayer. Instead, she gets us praying right away in many...
by Tara L. Cole | Feb 7, 2019 | Apps, Bible Study, Parents, Resources
You may already know about YouVersion for your smartphone or tablet, but just in case you don’t…. I love this app! It was created by LifeChurch.tv in Oklahoma City, a community church that was planted in 1996 by Craig Groeschel. For those who like to...
by Tara L. Cole | Jan 31, 2019 | Resources
I woke up hoping to get 30 minutes of quiet time to myself. The smell of coffee trailed through the house. The quiet rain pattered on the window. I relaxed into my chair, wrapping my hands around the warm coffee mug, and released a sigh. It had been a long week, and I...
by Tara L. Cole | Jan 17, 2019 | Bible Study, Kids, Parents, Resources, Videos, Website
This YouTube channel and website are quickly becoming some of my favorites because of their clear, concise Biblical message, and professional quality videos. It can be a struggle to understand Biblical concepts and then explain them to your kids. The Bible Project...
by Tara L. Cole | Oct 5, 2018 | Abide, Bible Study
We know we should seek Jesus’ face, but how? One of my favorite ways is to read the book of John. When we see Jesus through John’s eyes, we get a glimpse of the Son of God through one of his closest friends. The book of John paints a clear picture of Jesus...