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Candace Cofer
Apr 27, 20215 min read
Welcome to the Family - Part 2
When you know He has laid something on your heart and you're telling God, "Okay, but first..." How do we push past this?
Candace Cofer
Apr 20, 20217 min read
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
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...
Sara Claudia
Apr 6, 20216 min read
Walk by Faith, Not by Sight
This Easter, let's remember we do not base our decisions, our emotions or our actions on what we see. We focus on what is unseen, eternal.
Candace Cofer
Mar 30, 20215 min read
Finding Our Happy Place - Part 4
This "happy place" He has for us - we don't have to go somewhere to find it. We can experience it right here where we are.
Candace Cofer
Mar 23, 20215 min read
Finding Our Happy Place - Part 3
Not only did I desire to see a sunrise that morning, I had been longing during this season to see a sunrise in my life. I had been telling..
Candace Cofer
Mar 16, 20215 min read
Finding Our Happy Place - Part 2
When we're at rest, we're able to notice things around us - things that we often miss in the oblivion of our busyness and weighty cares.
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
Mar 2, 20217 min read
10 Things I Learned in Winter '21
Whether rewinding a show or our lives, we're able to see things we missed the first time around and understand the purpose of the season.
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?
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
Jan 26, 20217 min read
Dealing Hope
Sometimes, the surface is a mask. Often, there's a lot more beneath the surface if we date have the courage to look.
Candace Cofer
Jan 19, 20216 min read
Evidence
Never have I ever said, "I have chills." But now, I get to eat my words. Evidence of God's faithfulness brings a lot more than chills.
Candace Cofer
Jan 12, 20217 min read
One Word '20
Is one word really that powerful? Can it call us to a higher standard? What word will it be for you this year?
Candace Cofer
Jan 5, 20215 min read
Masked
Will we ever live like we did B.C.?! Before Covid? Was there anything good from 2020 worth taking with us into this new year?
Candace Cofer
Dec 29, 20207 min read
The Unwanted Gift
Rejection or Relentless Pursuit? We all get those gifts we don't want. Maybe you got a few of them this year. If you're like me, they...
Candace Cofer
Dec 22, 20206 min read
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, 20205 min read
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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