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THE GOOD DAY BLOG SERIES
Christmas
Going home for the holidays is not just a thing we do this time of year or a phrase we hear, but a longing deep within every soul. Sharing short stories to inspire faith amidst all the distractions of the season to anchor you in the hope, joy, peace and love of Christ this Christmas.
The Weary World Rejoices
The weary world rejoices - these words from the familiar Christmas hymn are ones I've held close in recent years. I gather strength from thi
Candace Cofer
Dec 24, 20245 min read
The Unwrapping of Grace
If you've been following along with us this Christmas, you know we're looking at the genealogy of Christ, traveling back to Genesis with Ada
Candace Cofer
Dec 17, 20244 min read
When Christmas Doesn't Feel So Jolly
Christmas, though we associate with jolly music, decadent recipes, colorful packages with shiny ribbon, and celebration, is not the absence
Candace Cofer
Dec 10, 20245 min read
The First Christmas Tree
Finding the perfect Christmas tree - we consider the size, notably the height, volume of branches, spacing of branches to ensure there are n
Candace Cofer
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Fall-la-la-la
November to me is summarized most plainly and festively as "Fall-la-la-la" - the time when seasons merge, both pumpkins and maybe trees. And
Candace Cofer
Nov 26, 20248 min read
A House of Homonyms
We’re recognizing and breaking the "Christmas story, okay got that" mentality. God's grace carries us to new understanding and reverence and
Candace Cofer
Dec 19, 20234 min read
kingdoms vs. Kingdom
How often do you think about the Roman Empire?” It may have been a trend this year, but why did Luke include one man who is never featured i
Candace Cofer
Dec 12, 20236 min read
A Ticket of Our Own
Last Christmas, Will and I got to experience the story of The Polar Express retold through music and ice sculptures, but as we left, we knew
Candace Cofer
Dec 5, 20234 min read
S-Elf on the Shelf
How can the fun but secular tradition of Elf on the Shelf remind us of the true gift of Christmas and help us live this out with others?
Candace Cofer
Nov 28, 20234 min read
The Gift of Reflection
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 22, 20224 min read
The Little Gift We Bring
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 20, 20225 min read
Jingle (and Zingle?) All The Way
Can our favorite holiday movies (even those with Arnold Schwarzenegger) allow us to feel the miracle of Christmas more tangibly?
Candace Cofer
Dec 18, 20225 min read
Joyful Anticipation
How can a gingerbread house serve as a reminder of the story of Christmas? Oh, I'm glad you asked!
Candace Cofer
Dec 21, 20213 min read
The Inn
Holiday movies, we all have our favorite stories to rewatch again and again. But there's one story that doesn't get the Hollywood attention.
Candace Cofer
Dec 14, 20216 min read
Lost in a Winter Wonderland
This time of the year, it's easy to feel lost in the to-do's, to-buy's, to-bake's, and to-wrap's. But what if we chose to be lost in wonder?
Candace Cofer
Dec 7, 20214 min read
Welcoming Child-Like Faith
One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is read children's stories. Maybe there's more to this...
Candace Cofer
Nov 30, 20216 min read
The Unwanted Gift
Rejection or Relentless Pursuit? We all get those gifts we don't want. Maybe you got a few of them this year. If you're like me, they...
Candace Cofer
Dec 29, 20207 min read
A Place Setting
Having fridge rights is a beautiful thing. It means we're in. We don't have to dress nice or say the right things. It means we belong.
Candace Cofer
Dec 22, 20206 min read
O, Christmas Tree
What's with the Christmas trees, y'all? They're not cheap. They hurt. Not easily to put up or tear down. Why do we go to all the effort?
Candace Cofer
Dec 15, 20205 min read
Light of the World
We prepare for Christmas by lighting our roofs, trees and homes with lots and lots of lights. What's the big deal with all the lights?
Candace Cofer
Dec 8, 20206 min read
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