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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
Nov 30, 20216 min read


Fear Less - Part 4
The darkness of fear surrounded me. Earlier that day, my husband and I got the news that his cancer had returned.
Gretchen Leech
Oct 26, 20216 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.
Jamie Daggett
Oct 19, 20215 min read


Fear Less - Part 2
Why does God keep telling us not to be afraid? Why is this repeated over 300 times in the Bible?
Candace Cofer
Oct 12, 20215 min read


Fear Less - Part 1
We're told, "Be fearless!" But, is that really possible? If I struggle with fear, does it mean I'm not "Christian enough"?
Candace Cofer
Oct 5, 20214 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 28, 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 21, 20215 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
Sep 14, 20216 min read


The Good Day Turns ONE!
1 whole year, y'all! WHOA. Looking back on how it all started - with a quiet heart and a mind aligned to His will.
Candace Cofer
Sep 7, 20215 min read


Back-to-School
A time of excitement and exhaustion, bouquets of sharpened pencils and love/hate relationships with school supply aisles - oh and prayer.
Candace Cofer
Aug 24, 20217 min read


Redesign - Part 3
Every good redesign starts with cleaning out, especially when it comes to our thoughts and our minds. But it doesn't stop there.
Jennifer Turner
Aug 17, 20215 min read


Redesign - Part 2
It's one thing to do a redesign at work or to endure a bathroom remodel, but when the redesign is your life and all are happening at once?
Candace Cofer
Aug 10, 20216 min read


Redesign - Part 1
The DIY mentality, when it comes to faith and our hearts, is completely overrated. Let's not let insecurity keep us from genuine connection.
Candace Cofer
Aug 3, 20216 min read


Turning Thirty
A page turner. That’s how thirty feels. Not just a new page but a new chapter. Sharing a few things I've learned in the last chapter.
Candace Cofer
Jul 27, 20216 min read


Writing Letters - Part 2
This letter was a simple reminder of friendship, selflessness and how God can use us in unexpected ways to be a light in a dark world.
Candace Cofer
Jun 29, 20215 min read


10 Things I Learned in Spring '21
Summer is at here! Before we jump in the pool, let's look at where we've been so we have purpose for where we're going next!
Candace Cofer
Jun 15, 20217 min read


Gardener Needed - Part 2
On my hands and knees planting flowers, I realized this is the position of my heart. How do we live by faith and grow in good soil?
Candace Cofer
Jun 1, 20216 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
May 11, 20217 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 27, 20215 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
Apr 13, 20216 min read
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