10 Things I Learned in Winter '23
The engagement season - it's like sliding down an ice slide. So hold on tight, keep your eyes open, and enjoy the ride!
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Candace Cofer
- Feb 14
- 5 min
Paying Attention
What if overcoming darkness starts with a mindful pivot? As we abide in the truth that God is with us, we will notice Him everywhere we go.
Candace Cofer
- Jan 21
- 4 min
Faith & Fitness
How can we strengthen our spiritual muscles while we also strengthen our physical muscles? Why is this so important?
Candace Cofer
- Jan 3
- 9 min
12 Books of 2022
It's that time again... sharing the stories read and wisdom gained in the last year. Reading at least one book a month - here are my favs!
Candace Cofer
- Dec 27, 2022
- 6 min
One Word '22
Resolutions & goals vs. one word - how will you grow this year? Sharing how 1 tiny word led to immense growth for me in 2022.
Candace Cofer
- Dec 22, 2022
- 4 min
Home for the Holidays - Part 12
Life is not a Hallmark movie, but this day sure felt like one. Makes me wonder, when God thinks of the gift He gave, what does He cherish?
Candace Cofer
- Dec 20, 2022
- 5 min
Home for the Holidays - Part 11
The pressure of gift-giving can be overwhelming this time of year. How can poinsettias serve to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas?
Candace Cofer
- Dec 18, 2022
- 6 min
Home for the Holidays - Part 10
Can our favorite holiday movies (even those with Arnold Schwarzenegger) allow us to feel the miracle of Christmas more tangibly?
Candace Cofer
- Dec 15, 2022
- 6 min
Home for the Holidays - Part 9
Gift giving - a tradition dating back to the very first Christmas. A closer look at how the fine details of Christmas are woven together...
Candace Cofer
- Nov 22, 2022
- 6 min
A Picture of Thankfulness '22
How can I choose just 1 photo from this very special day when Will proposed to me? Sharing why this is my picture of thankfulness this year.
Candace Cofer
- Nov 22, 2022
- 9 min
10 Things I Learned in Fall '22
A special season indeed. One marked with growth and being ever refined through grace and a bit of reflection.
Candace Cofer
- Nov 8, 2022
- 6 min
The Bible 101 - Part 23
When we feel like we don't have the background, qualifications, or circumstances to do the thing pressed upon on our hearts, we can remember
Candace Cofer
- Nov 1, 2022
- 7 min
The Bible 101 - Part 22
What started in the Garden of Eden has come full circle. Anticipating the new heaven and new earth, we sing, "Come, Lord Jesus, Come!"
Candace Cofer
- Oct 25, 2022
- 7 min
The Bible 101 - Part 21
It's time to build the church. Again, we see God use an unlikely person, who endures shipwreck and imprisonment to spread the Good News.
Candace Cofer
- Oct 18, 2022
- 6 min
The Bible 101 - Part 20
Had Jesus' life ended on a Roman cross, there would be no need to write down what they saw. But it wasn't the end, not even close!
Candace Cofer
- Oct 11, 2022
- 8 min
The Bible 101 - Part 19
Sometimes the truth is absurd. It's absolutely wild to God bleeds and weeps, that He laid down His life for us - because of love.
Candace Cofer
- Oct 4, 2022
- 5 min
The Bible 101 - Part 18
Every interaction, every miracle, every word was filled with intention. The life of Jesus was a life of the richest intention.
Candace Cofer
- Sep 27, 2022
- 6 min
The Bible 101 - Part 17
God sent our Rescue but not like they expected... A glimpse into Jesus' childhood and the start of His ministry.
Candace Cofer
- Sep 20, 2022
- 7 min
The Bible 101 - Part 16
It's been 400 years of silence between the Old Testament and the New Testament, and today we get to meet our Rescuer!
Candace Cofer
- Sep 13, 2022
- 7 min
10 Things I Learned in Summer '22
We're talkin' watermelon and grace, sunflowers and prioritizing our cares, emotions and bad haircuts, swoon-worthy sights and courage.
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