by Tara L. Cole | Nov 4, 2013 | Tara Cole
At Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch, Fall 2013Whew, this week has been challenging! Every morning one of the boys has woken up just as I’ve been sitting down with my coffee for my quiet time. Yes, I could start getting up a little earlier, but I’m not a...
by Tara L. Cole | Oct 28, 2013 | Tara Cole
You may be wondering, “How does a meal planning website help me with my quiet time?” The answer my friends is time. I have saved 2-3 hours a week using this service over the last month, and that adds up to more time in your day to fit in more important...
by Tara L. Cole | Oct 21, 2013 | devotional, Tara Cole
I’m a black and white person. I don’t really like middles or in between. Either it is, or it ain’t. But I’m learning, slowly, that’s not the way things are. Yes, there are some things that are black and white, but much of life is lived in...
by Tara L. Cole | Oct 14, 2013 | devotional, gifts, Tara Cole
freedigitalphotos.netThis morning while sitting outside Ethan asked, “Did God make flies?””Yes, buddy,” I answered, with a smile, “God made flies.” He acted incredulous, so after thinking about it a minute, I added, “Flies are...
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...