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Candace Cofer
Sep 12, 20233 min read
At The End of My Rope
I carry stress the same way I carry groceries - all in the same load. Thinking I'm a skilled waitress, I'll balance this plate of stress...
Candace Cofer
Feb 14, 20235 min read
Paying Attention
What if overcoming darkness starts with a mindful pivot? As we abide in the truth that God is with us, we will notice Him everywhere we go.
Candace Cofer
Nov 22, 20226 min read
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.
Candace Cofer
Sep 20, 20227 min read
The Bible 101 - Part 16
It's been 400 years of silence between the Old Testament and the New Testament, and today we get to meet our Rescuer!
Grace Gardiner
Aug 9, 20225 min read
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...
Elijah Ramzy
Jul 26, 20225 min read
Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 50
How do we reconcile a God who is just with a God who is merciful? Can the two coexist? How?
Candace Cofer
Apr 26, 20226 min read
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
Mar 8, 20226 min read
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
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!
Jamie Daggett
Oct 19, 20215 min read
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
Sep 28, 20215 min read
"...but at Your word I will."
Standing on one foot for the breaker and throwing nets out again - how do we find the strength to obey when it doesn't make sense?
Candace Cofer
Sep 21, 20215 min read
#1 Surprise of Year 1!
Ever felt in over your head? Me, too. The awe and wonder I experience now is very different from what I felt when starting this adventure...
Candace Cofer
Sep 14, 20216 min read
Biggest Surprises of Year 1!
I LOVE surprises, and this year, God blew me away ...again and again and again! Here are the top 5 BIGGEST SURPRISES OF YEAR 1!
Candace Cofer
May 11, 20217 min read
Welcome to the Family - Part 3
Fear tells us we are not ready for this call. Meet a family who overcame barriers to put love into action and become the family God planned
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?
Candace Cofer
Feb 9, 20217 min read
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
Feb 2, 20216 min read
Echoes
Whispers are powerful. Our ears - even our hearts and minds - have a tendency to listen to these ever-so-soft voices. Who is speaking?
Candace Cofer
Oct 6, 20207 min read
Let Us Run
Running. Sometimes it feels more like punishment. How do we press on and run the race set before us?
Candace Cofer
Sep 29, 20207 min read
Unplugged
Ever found yourself out of breath? Doubting if it's even worth it? Maybe you need to unplug and plug into a greater power source.
Candace Cofer
Sep 15, 20206 min read
Wildflowers
How do we find joy and peace in the midst of our shaky circumstances and the events of this world? Maybe the answer is all around us.
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