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Candace Cofer
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Home for the Holidays - Part 18
Finding the perfect Christmas tree - we consider the size, notably the height, volume of branches, spacing of branches to ensure there are n

Candace Cofer
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Home for the Holidays - Part 16
We’re recognizing and breaking the "Christmas story, okay got that" mentality. God's grace carries us to new understanding and reverence and

Candace Cofer
Dec 12, 20236 min read
Home for the Holidays - Part 15
How often do you think about the Roman Empire?” It may have been a trend this year, but why did Luke include one man who is never featured i

Candace Cofer
Nov 28, 20234 min read
Home for the Holidays - Part 13
How can the fun but secular tradition of Elf on the Shelf remind us of the true gift of Christmas and help us live this out with others?

Candace Cofer
Dec 22, 20224 min read
Home for the Holidays - Part 12
Life is not a Hallmark movie, but this day sure felt like one. Makes me wonder, when God thinks of the gift He gave, what does He cherish?

Candace Cofer
Dec 20, 20225 min read
Home for the Holidays - Part 11
The pressure of gift-giving can be overwhelming this time of year. How can poinsettias serve to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas?

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

Candace Cofer
Oct 18, 20226 min read
The Bible 101 - Part 20
Had Jesus' life ended on a Roman cross, there would be no need to write down what they saw. But it wasn't the end, not even close!

Candace Cofer
Oct 11, 20228 min read
The Bible 101 - Part 19
Sometimes the truth is absurd. It's absolutely wild to God bleeds and weeps, that He laid down His life for us - because of love.

Candace Cofer
Sep 27, 20226 min read
The Bible 101 - Part 17
God sent our Rescue but not like they expected... A glimpse into Jesus' childhood and the start of His ministry.

Candace Cofer
Jan 18, 20226 min read
The Bible 101 - Part 2
What is The Bible? How did we get it? Who wrote it? What's the big deal? Why is it still around? Diving into some big questions this week!

Candace Cofer
Jan 11, 20225 min read
The Bible 101 - Part 1
All these resolutions are good and can have a positive impact, but what if we start a new habit that will grow us from the inside out?

Candace Cofer
Dec 21, 20214 min read
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!

Candace Cofer
Dec 14, 20216 min read
Home for the Holidays - Part 7
Holiday movies, we all have our favorite stories to rewatch again and again. But there's one story that doesn't get the Hollywood attention.

Candace Cofer
Dec 7, 20214 min read
Home for the Holidays - Part 6
This time of the year, it's easy to feel lost in the to-do's, to-buy's, to-bake's, and to-wrap's. But what if we chose to be lost in wonder?

Candace Cofer
Nov 30, 20216 min read
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...

Candace Cofer
Apr 13, 20216 min read
Without Borders
Where Are We Going? Today, we're going to talk about trust. Eek. I know. No, like really. I knowwwww. Let's just say, the concept of...

Candace Cofer
Mar 9, 20217 min read
Finding Our Happy Place - Part 1
We all have our happy place. Whether it's a vacation or a staycation, we need to retreat.

Candace Cofer
Feb 23, 20216 min read
Losing Our Religion
We lose things. Maybe it's time we lose something else - something that builds our pride but demolishes our ability to embrace relationship.

Candace Cofer
Feb 16, 20217 min read
Forget Me Not - Part 2
What do we do when the person we need doesn't show up? What if that Someone is God?
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