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.
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Candace Cofer
- Nov 22, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 7 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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, 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!
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
- Sep 28, 2021
- 5 min
"...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, 2021
- 5 min
#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, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 7 min
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, 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
- Feb 2, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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.
Candace Cofer
- Sep 8, 2020
- 7 min
Getting Out There Again
Fear of rejection and failure - it can paralyze us. Leave us feeling stuck. How do we learn to become comfortable being uncomfortable?
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