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Being Grateful by Tara Randel

Recently I was listening to a podcast where the topic of being grateful came up. It was very uplifting and inspirational but when it was over I had to stop and think, am I grateful? All the time? It sounds … Continue reading

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Summer Reading Fun by Tara Randel

It’s officially summer! We just celebrated the 4th of July, an outdoor, fireworks-filled holiday that is loud, messy, and a rite of passage. Picnics, going to the beach, bike riding, hiking in the woods, are just a few of the … Continue reading

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God’s Creation by Tara Randel

I’ll be the first to admit that when I get in the writing zone, I don’t pay much attention to the world around me. But in the last few months, I’ve had some extra time to be outdoors. When my … Continue reading

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Holidays and Jeeps by Tara Randel

Happy Memorial Day. Today we honor those who served our country. Some paid the highest price to keep our country free. We thank them and all those who choose to serve in the US military today. Long weekends are a … Continue reading

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A Blessed Day by Tara Randel

Recently I did a Bible study of 1,2,3 John. The study is called Abide, by Jen Wilkin. She is a wonderful teacher and I always gain so much insight when I listen to the videos that are part of the … Continue reading

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Finding the Meaning by Tara Randel

When I was a kid, our house was always decorated for Easter. Ceramic or stuffed chicks, bunnies, or colorful eggs. There were baskets filled with candy and goodies. Hidden egg hunts. Fingers dyed different colors after coloring hard boiled eggs. … Continue reading

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Origin Stories by Tara Randel

In the past ten years or more, superhero movies seemed to have dominated the box office. We become invested in the characters who are in the movies and whose stories overlap. As the movies are hyped, we hear the term … Continue reading

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A Milestone Birthday by Tara Randel

My mother’s birthday is today. She is 90 years old. I can’t even fathom making it to that age. Some days I don’t think she can believe it either. It makes me wonder where the time has gone, while also … Continue reading

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Staying Focused by Tara Randel

As we begin this new year, I find that taking stock of what I’m looking forward to keeps me focused, not only in my career, but in my spiritual life. Yes, I’m writing, but I’m also waiting to hear from … Continue reading

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It’s A New Year by Tara Randel

Every year around this time we all say, “I can’t believe it’s a new year!” To say that time flies is an understatement. Another year, another season of life. God had created us in this particular point in time to … Continue reading

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Christmas Gifts by Tara Randel

As we get deeper into December, it seems our time becomes more limited. Christmas shopping, decorating, party planning, all the holiday usuals take up our time. We focus on gifts that we will give to others, mostly family, friends, or … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Is Almost Here! by Tara Randel

I’m currently away, but I wanted to pop in and say Happy Thanksgiving. I know it’s early, but for many this is a hectic week, especially if you are hosting and cooking the big family meal. I have cooking duty, … Continue reading

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On My Knees by Tara Randel

There’s so much going on in the world today, not just in our everyday life, but in the bigger picture. It can be a time when we feel helpless or overwhelmed. How do we deal with the cares of the … Continue reading

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Picking A Theme by Tara Randel

When setting out to write a book, there are many aspects that need to be considered. What is the story about? Who are the characters? The plot? The theme? All the components that, as an author, we sit down and … Continue reading

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Saturday Night Adventure by Tara Randel

This weekend my husband invited me to come along on a night trail ride with his Jeep club. As long as he drives, I’m a happy passenger. Plus, the ride was in a state forest about an hour from our … Continue reading

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