10 Things I Learned in Summer '22
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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
- 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 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
- Feb 15
- 5 min
The Bible 101 - 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 8
- 6 min
The Bible 101 - 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
- 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 21, 2021
- 3 min
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!
Jamie Daggett
- Oct 19, 2021
- 5 min
Fear Less - Part 3
I was tired and worn out. I couldn’t remember the last time my heart, mind and body had all been at rest. I had fallen into a trap of fear.
Candace Cofer
- Jun 22, 2021
- 5 min
Writing Letters - Part 1
In a world filled emails and phone calls and texts and DM's and tweets, a plain piece of paper holds newfound intimacy.
Candace Cofer
- May 18, 2021
- 6 min
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!
Candace Cofer
- Apr 20, 2021
- 7 min
Welcome to the Family - Part 1
After eight long years of infertility, they decided to pursue adoption. A road that proved to be paved with tears but abundant joy.
Candace Cofer
- Dec 22, 2020
- 6 min
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.
Candace Cofer
- Dec 15, 2020
- 5 min
Home for the Holidays - Part 3
What's with the Christmas trees, y'all? They're not cheap. They hurt. Not easily to put up or tear down. Why do we go to all the effort?
Candace Cofer
- Dec 8, 2020
- 6 min
Home for the Holidays - Part 2
We prepare for Christmas by lighting our roofs, trees and homes with lots and lots of lights. What's the big deal with all the lights?
Candace Cofer
- Dec 1, 2020
- 5 min
Home for the Holidays - Part 1
Home for the Holidays - how can four little words strike such an emotional chord within us? Why does this little phrase have so much power?
Candace Cofer
- Nov 17, 2020
- 7 min
A Picture of Thankfulness
Grace Between the Closed and Opened Doors My back porch. It’s nothin’ fancy. A patio loveseat on a striped rug, currently accented with a...