I Was So Embarassed
On a recent weekend camping trip, my husband and I set out on a relatively long E-bike ride. As is common practice, he used All Trails to...
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Stephani Cook
- Sep 2, 2021
- 4 min
Are You There God, It's Me...Stephani
As a child growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, Judy Blume was a favorite author of mine. She wrote dozens of books, but perhaps the most...
Stephani Cook
- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
Letting Out a Big Sigh
My husband and I will celebrate our 30-year wedding anniversary next month. It is so hard for me to believe that 30 years have passed...
Stephani Cook
- Jun 7, 2021
- 4 min
I Didn't Know the Test was Today!
Have you ever failed a test? I don’t mean like a low C or a high D, I mean like a for real F? My sophomore year of college, I took two...
Stephani Cook
- May 22, 2021
- 3 min
Sometimes the Grass IS Greener
Back in my graduate school days, I earned a little extra money working as a special education bus assistant. Our route was a rural one so...
Stephani Cook
- May 13, 2021
- 5 min
Would Jesus Engage in Cancel Culture?
If you’ve spent any time at all on social media, you are probably familiar with cancel culture. If not, let me explain it to you. The...
Stephani Cook
- May 7, 2021
- 2 min
When Mother's Day Isn't Happy
Happy Mother’s Day! A simple phrase around a day to celebrate all of the women who give freely of themselves to love their children with...
Stephani Cook
- Apr 20, 2021
- 4 min
Use the Dang China!!
I have a confession to make. I am probably the least risky person I know. In fact, taking risks feels terrifying to me. I like the...
Stephani Cook
- Apr 15, 2021
- 4 min
Quieting the Voices
I made a big mistake this week. In fact, I’ve reminded you repeatedly not to do it…and still did it. And I know better. Mark and I had a...
Stephani Cook
- Apr 5, 2021
- 5 min
A Bird, a Boy and a Happy Ending
As an Enneagram 2, I often become invested in stories and problems that really aren’t mine to fix. That was certainly the case in my...
Stephani Cook
- Mar 29, 2021
- 4 min
What Are You Planting in Your Garden?
The Spring time of year is so refreshing. The trees and grass take on a vibrant shade of green. The spring flowers (which are absolutely...
Stephani Cook
- Mar 24, 2021
- 5 min
Coffee, Water and a Dollar General Store
A few years ago, our family was returning home from a Florida vacation. As we typically do for lengthy car trips, we packed in cozily...
Stephani Cook
- Mar 18, 2021
- 4 min
Let's Get Some Rest
It seems that as we grow older, many of us struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep – so we may go through many days not completely rested....
Stephani Cook
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
Ugh...I dread it!!
Have you ever really dreaded something? Maybe it was a difficult conversation you knew you had to have. Or maybe a medical appointment...
Stephani Cook
- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 min
What's in Your Basket?
I bet you’re familiar with the story. In fact, it’s the only one of Jesus’s miracles that is recounted in all four gospels. You may be...
Stephani Cook
- Feb 25, 2021
- 4 min
What the Stages of Reading Taught Me About the Heart of Worship
In my work as a school psychologist, I spent many years assessing reading skills in children, as well as providing recommendations to...
Stephani Cook
- Feb 10, 2021
- 5 min
How Much Does the Thought Count?
Over the past several weeks, we have been giving thought to overall health and considering our “heart, soul, mind and strength.” If you...
Stephani Cook
- Feb 4, 2021
- 6 min
How Can I Develop Strong Spiritual Disciplines?
Over the past two weeks, we have been giving thought to the “soul” quadrant as we more closely consider our overall health in the areas...
Stephani Cook
- Jan 29, 2021
- 6 min
How Do I Know God's Purpose for My Life?
Over the past few weeks, we’ve considered overall health in the areas of heart, soul, mind and strength. If you missed any of the...
Stephani Cook
- Jan 21, 2021
- 8 min
Do I Have to go to Church to be a Christian?
If the answer is “NO”, one doesn’t have to go to church to be a Christian – then why would anyone ever attend church?