by Tara L. Cole | Sep 3, 2018 | Bible Study, Ephesians
Sometimes when I read the Bible, it is hard to make connections or to understand what I’m reading. This is where I love Stacey Thacker’s Girlfriends Guide to the Bible series. In her newest book in the series, When Grace Walks In, she leads us on a study of Ephesians....
by Tara L. Cole | Aug 13, 2018 | Apps, Bible Study
Many mornings it’s a struggle to find time to spend with God. I wake up late, my sons wake up early, I’m sick, or for some other reason, I’m shorter on time for my quiet time than I would like. This is why I love the First 5 app from Proverbs31 Ministries. It’s a free...
by Tara L. Cole | Jul 2, 2018 | Bible Study, Family, growth
I have three sons. Getting them to sit down for devotional time can be a challenge. Okay, challenge is mild. It can be impossible with their little bodies constantly moving, usually all three in different directions at once! However, I long to encourage them toward...
by Tara L. Cole | May 28, 2018 | Bible Study, daily quiet time, Family
I was so excited! The new devotional I ordered from Amazon had arrived, and I couldn’t wait to sit down with the boys before bed and read it to them. After they got their jammies on, I gathered them in the living room and began to read. While I was reading,...
by Tara L. Cole | May 14, 2018 | Abide, Bible Study
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 | Mar 27, 2018 | Bible Study, Filling Up, God, quiet time
I’m exhausted. As the mother of three sons 7, 5, and 2, a wife, a teacher, and writer, life can often seem overwhelming. Blogs, Facebook, and magazines seem to tell me I can have it all. I can do it all. If I try hard enough, try this organization method, try this...
