Home for the Holidays - Part 8
How can a gingerbread house serve as a reminder of the story of Christmas? Oh, I'm glad you asked!
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Candace Cofer
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Home for the Holidays - Part 7
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The One
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"...but at Your word I will."
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Biggest Surprises of Year 1!
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The Good Day Turns ONE!
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Back-to-School
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Writing Letters - Part 3
I'm not sure what's heavy on your heart. But, I do know we can all use more faith. What if five minutes could do just that?
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Welcome to the Family - Part 4
From cover to cover, the Bible is a love story. Not just any kind of love story. The greatest love story ever told. And it's TRUE!
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Candace Cofer
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Evidence
Never have I ever said, "I have chills." But now, I get to eat my words. Evidence of God's faithfulness brings a lot more than chills.
Candace Cofer
Dec 22, 20206 min read
Home for the Holidays - Part 4
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.
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