CANDACE COFER

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

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...

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.

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

When we see flames around us and the world burning, what truth can we hold onto?

Ever felt like you're swimming or drowning in the rapids of your circumstances? The current is strong. We better have a cord.

Sticks and stones and hurtful words. Though our words are powerful, God's Word is more powerful. Understanding who God says we are...

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.

When closed doors usher in frustration, disappointment and grief, we can look to scripture to find stories of hope to help us press on.

The Miller's share their story of how God brought their family together. Though the waiting was hard, it was worth every minute!

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.

What about the rest of the Old Testament? If we've already covered the history and the poetry, what's the rest of it?

"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.

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.

A new leader has been chosen. Joshua will lead the people into the Promised Land with the support of an unlikely woman.

Protection, guidance, faithfulness - all followed by doubting God? It's a reeeeally good thing it's a covenant and not based on our goodness

This season is marked with simplicity and yet burst with sparkles and technicolor. But mostly, love and comfort and joy and so much peace.

From mistreatment to promotion, from reunions to genocide, from plagues to passover - it all foreshadows our Rescuer.

"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!

Prayerfully choosing one word to lean into for the year - my journey of Open and how the adjective and verb form eternally changed me.