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THE GOOD DAY BLOG SERIES
Understanding The Bible
Enough with the nodding! I don't want to just nod along anymore, I want to understand scripture - really understand it. Is it real? Is it reliable? Does it matter for my life today? These are real questions we ask as we seek truth, because we want what we believe to align with the reality before us. God welcomes these questions and invites us to read His Word to learn about Him and His great, unfathomable love for us.
"Unlikely" - 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 8, 20226 min read
"The End" That Never Ends - 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
Nov 1, 20227 min read
But By the Grace of God - 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 25, 20227 min read
Just as He Said He Would - 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 18, 20226 min read
The Good Shepherd - 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 11, 20228 min read
New Wine and the Mission of Christ - 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
Oct 4, 20225 min read
He Lived! - 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 27, 20226 min read
A Humble Beginning - 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 20, 20227 min read
A Beacon of Hope - Part 15
The Old Testament, our beacon of hope pointing to our rescue, Jesus, wraps up this week. And, it wraps up in the most beautiful way.
Candace Cofer
Apr 26, 20226 min read
Major, Minor - What's the Diff? - Part 14
What about the rest of the Old Testament? If we've already covered the history and the poetry, what's the rest of it?
Candace Cofer
Apr 19, 20225 min read
Like Father, Like Son - Part 13
After King David, it's his son's turn to reign. As we'll see, Solomon is a "like father, like son" story. So many parallels.
Candace Cofer
Apr 12, 20224 min read
An Unlikely King - Part 12
"Give us a king!" is the cry of the people. When the first king disobeys God, God raises up an unlikely shepherd to reign over His people.
Candace Cofer
Apr 5, 20226 min read
Judges, Samuel and Our Girl Ruth - Part 11
In the time of Judges, we meet a woman named Ruth. Her story may be short but it is paramount. Oh, and Samuel. God uses him in great ways.
Candace Cofer
Mar 29, 20226 min read
Walkin' and Walkin' and Walkin' So' Mo' - Part 10
A new leader has been chosen. Joshua will lead the people into the Promised Land with the support of an unlikely woman.
Candace Cofer
Mar 22, 20227 min read
Commands, Building Plans and a Lot of Wandering - Part 9
This week, we see God sees both the big picture and the smallest of details. And His motivation for all of this? Love.
Candace Cofer
Mar 15, 20226 min read
Walkin' Not Swimmin' - Part 8
Protection, guidance, faithfulness - all followed by doubting God? It's a reeeeally good thing it's a covenant and not based on our goodness
Candace Cofer
Mar 8, 20226 min read
From 12 Tribes to Frogs, Flies and the Lamb Without Blemish - Part 7
From mistreatment to promotion, from reunions to genocide, from plagues to passover - it all foreshadows our Rescuer.
Candace Cofer
Feb 22, 20226 min read
From Barren to a Baker's Dozen! - Part 6
The family tree is growing! Oh, and did you watch the news last night? Events of our modern-day news stems from this family right here...
Candace Cofer
Feb 15, 20225 min read
Enough with the Nodding! - Part 5
The first 17 books of The Bible are the history, telling a story about freedom. And freedom ain't free. As we'll see, a war must be waged.
Candace Cofer
Feb 8, 20226 min read
In the Beginning - Part 4
Who and where are we? What's wrong with the world? Genesis is not a textbook but a story written so we can understand our place and purpose.
Preston Tollers
Feb 1, 20226 min read
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