by Tara L. Cole | Nov 21, 2012 | devotional, Tara Cole
Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. ~Eph. 5:4Quick SipMy reading in Ephesians 5 last week talked about replacing our negative speech with thankfulness and song. I’m thankful...
by Tara L. Cole | Nov 19, 2012 | daily quiet time, Ephesians, Tara Cole
…submitting to one another other out of reverence for Christ. ~Eph. 5:21, ESVI think the verse above is the key to the instructions Paul gives after it. In the following verses, Paul talks about submission between a husband and wife, children and parents, and...
by Tara L. Cole | Nov 16, 2012 | Tara Cole
1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.2. Link back here and invite others to join in.3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their...
by Tara L. Cole | Nov 14, 2012 | devotional, Tara Cole
And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and...
by Tara L. Cole | Nov 12, 2012 | daily quiet time, Ephesians, Tara Cole
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. ~ Eph. 5:17, ESV*Chapter five is a hard read. You might even want to go back and skim through the rest of the book, before you dive into chapter five this week. I say that because if we...
by Tara L. Cole | Nov 9, 2012 | Tara Cole
No editing or back tracking, just writing…Quiet…I see today’s word and think, “quiet, really?!!” I would love some quiet. I sit here this morning trying to get in a few minutes of quiet time with God before my day begins and hear my 15...