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.
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Candace Cofer
- Nov 8
- 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
Ronne Rock
- Aug 23
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 9 min
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
- 8 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 7 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 7 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 7 min
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.
Candace Cofer
- Nov 30, 2021
- 5 min
Home for the Holidays - Part 5
One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is read children's stories. Maybe there's more to this...
Gretchen Leech
- Oct 26, 2021
- 6 min
Fear Less - Part 4
The darkness of fear surrounded me. Earlier that day, my husband and I got the news that his cancer had returned.