Stephani CookMar 29, 20214 minWhat 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 CookMar 24, 20215 minCoffee, 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 CookMar 18, 20214 minLet'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 CookMar 9, 20212 minUgh...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 CookMar 2, 20213 minWhat'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 CookFeb 25, 20214 minWhat the Stages of Reading Taught Me About the Heart of WorshipIn my work as a school psychologist, I spent many years assessing reading skills in children, as well as providing recommendations to...
Stephani CookFeb 17, 20217 minHow I Knew it was Time to Quit My Job (10 Big Questions I Asked Myself) Almost one year ago, after a long period of questioning and floundering, I made the difficult decision to quit my job just a few years...
Stephani CookFeb 10, 20215 minHow 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 CookFeb 5, 20216 minHow 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 CookJan 29, 20216 minHow 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...