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Are You Reading Leviticus? Here are Four Glorious Reasons Not to Skip It
“Many a resolution to read through the Bible was wrecked on the rocks of Leviticus.” People all over the sanctuary nodded as my pastor said these words. I did too. I was a Leviticus shipwreck. Each year, I’d respond to the call to read through the Bible. I’d...
When Mistakes Become Divine Appointments — Thoughts on God’s Sweet Sovereignty
Greetings, Refresh readers, What happens when a routine grocery store mistake turns into a divine appointment? We are reminded that God can use everyday inconveniences for meaningful purposes. Thanks for reading today! ~Lori Never check your grocery store receipt....
How Being Broken Is the First Step to Becoming Whole
Greetings, Refresh readers, It seems like an oxymoron, but sometimes being broken before God can lead to true healing. Today on Refresh, we’ll consider Proverbs 3:5–6, surrender, and how God makes our paths straight. Thanks for reading! Going down the slide standing...
6 Biblical Steps When You Have to Take a Stand
When was the last time you had to take an unpopular stand? We sometimes hear high-profile news stories of Christians and Christian companies refusing to compromise on matters of faith or conscience. Some win victories, while others suffer loss. History brims...
A Simple Way to Battle Disappointment
For years, every time I saw my granddaughter Caroline, she gave me a gift. Although her brother usually beat her to my door on Fun Fridays at Gigi’s House, she was fast on his heels. The tiny girl, “no bigger than a squirrel,” as my husband says, greeted me...
Have We Lost Our Holy Awe of God? How to Reclaim it
Greetings, Refresh Friends! Today I’d like us to consider whether modern believers have lost a sense of holy awe toward God and how familiarity, comfort, and culture may dull our reverence. Today’s post calls us back to a biblical understanding of the fear of the Lord...