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?
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Candace Cofer
- Dec 22, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 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
Candace Cofer
- Oct 18, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 8 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 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!
Candace Cofer
- Dec 14, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 6 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...
Candace Cofer
- Apr 13, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 7 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 7 min
Forget Me Not - Part 2
What do we do when the person we need doesn't show up? What if that Someone is God?
Candace Cofer
- Feb 9, 2021
- 7 min
Forget Me Not - Part 1
The thoughtfulness behind the gesture always speaks the loudest. And the opposite is equally as strong - we don't want to be forgotten.
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?
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