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Minnie Lee
Jun 11, 20245 min read
Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 40
Minnie Lee is sharing her reflection of Psalm 40 with us and pointing us back to truth in those times when we feel stuck in life's mud and
Candace Cofer
Jan 2, 202411 min read
12 Books of 2023
It's that time again... time to share the stories we've read and wisdom we've gained in the last year. I continued my commitment to read...
Candace Cofer
Nov 22, 20226 min read
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 8, 20226 min read
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
Ronne Rock
Aug 23, 20225 min read
Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 78
When we see flames around us and the world burning, what truth can we hold onto?
Jamie Daggett
Aug 16, 20224 min read
Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 71
Ever felt like you're swimming or drowning in the rapids of your circumstances? The current is strong. We better have a cord.
Grace Gardiner
Aug 9, 20225 min read
Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 64
Sticks and stones and hurtful words. Though our words are powerful, God's Word is more powerful. Understanding who God says we are...
Rachael Adams
Aug 2, 20225 min read
Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 57
Ever felt in over your head - not sure what to say or even to pray? There's a song we can sing in these moments to anchor us in the waves.
Somer Colbert
May 17, 20229 min read
Welcome to the Family - Part 7
When closed doors usher in frustration, disappointment and grief, we can look to scripture to find stories of hope to help us press on.
Candace Cofer
May 3, 20228 min read
Welcome to the Family - Part 5
The Miller's share their story of how God brought their family together. Though the waiting was hard, it was worth every minute!
Candace Cofer
Apr 26, 20226 min read
The Bible 101 - 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 19, 20225 min read
The Bible 101 - 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 5, 20226 min read
The Bible 101 - 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
Mar 29, 20226 min read
The Bible 101 - 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 22, 20227 min read
The Bible 101 - 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 8, 20226 min read
The Bible 101 - 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 1, 20227 min read
10 Things I Learned in Winter '22
This season is marked with simplicity and yet burst with sparkles and technicolor. But mostly, love and comfort and joy and so much peace.
Candace Cofer
Feb 22, 20226 min read
The Bible 101 - Part 7
From mistreatment to promotion, from reunions to genocide, from plagues to passover - it all foreshadows our Rescuer.
Candace Cofer
Jan 4, 20225 min read
12 Books of 2021
"Never trust a man whose TV is larger than his bookshelf." Ouch. Inspired to read more this year and sharing a few of my favorites with you!
Candace Cofer
Dec 28, 20217 min read
One Word '21
Prayerfully choosing one word to lean into for the year - my journey of Open and how the adjective and verb form eternally changed me.
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