by Tara Cole | Nov 28, 2023 | Motherhood
We made the decision to give our two oldest sons iPhones at ages ten and twelve because my oldest son split his head open at church. Yes, he did. On a Wednesday night, we pulled up to church only to find that my youngest had forgotten his shoes. I tried my best to get...
by Tara Cole | Oct 16, 2023 | Motherhood, Prayer
In January of 2001, my parents separated for the first time. While I was away at college, twenty plus years of broken promises came to a head. I knew it was right. I knew my home wasn’t healthy. But we had spent 20 years keeping up appearances in the spotlight as a...
by Tara Cole | Sep 5, 2023 | Anxiety, Prayer
High stress and anxiety run in my family. I know, doesn’t it seem to run in all our families nowadays? How is it that as one of the wealthiest nations on earth, we are one of the most stressed out nations on earth (The American Institute of Stress, 2022)? There are a...
by Tara Cole | Aug 1, 2023 | Motherhood
Just this morning my kids erupted in anger around the breakfast table. I bet you’ve never had a morning like that, right? Haha! I walked outside and watered my flowers because I had to take a time-out for myself to calm down, pray for wisdom, and seek Spirit’s help....
by Tara Cole | Jul 13, 2023 | Prayer
Identity is a hot topic nowadays. Where are we and our kids to turn for direction and answers? Where are we to turn for truth? God’s Word. No matter what questions may come up now or in the future, the principles and truths in God’s Word stand firm forever. We can...