by LoriAHatcher | Jun 9, 2025 | Christian Living, Family
Tender from a recent loss, I stood with the congregation as the worship leader announced the hymn for the day: “It Is Well with My Soul. He launched into the familiar story behind the song. “Horatio Spafford’s wife and four daughters were sailing to England when a...
by LoriAHatcher | Jun 2, 2025 | Christian Living, Family
If I’m not careful, I miss the beauty and value of different approaches, perspectives, and methods. I forget that behind the differences that separate us is God’s creative hand making each person unique for his glory and our good. God reminded me of this...
by LoriAHatcher | May 19, 2025 | Christian Living, Family
Some days, I want to bury my face in my pillow and not get out of bed. “Life is too hard,” I say. “I can’t do it.” I feel as if I’m drowning in a tsunami of needs. Family members with health concerns. Personnel shortages at work. Ministry needs. Volunteer...
by LoriAHatcher | Apr 21, 2025 | Christian Living, Family, Prayer
“Eleven steps.” I glanced to the side as I approached the front entrance of the hospital. An elderly man, gaunt and grizzled, climbed the stairs beside me. His faded jeans were cinched together at his waist. A flannel shirt, faded soft, was tucked neatly into his...
by LoriAHatcher | Apr 7, 2025 | Christian Living, Family, Prayer
Greetings, Refresh readers! It’s my pleasure to introduce you to my dear friend Julie Lavender as our guest contributor today. I know you’ll fall in love with her. Her tips for cultivating a heart of prayer in our little ones are spot on. ~Lori When our kids were...
by LoriAHatcher | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Christian Living, Prayer
Don, my former pastor, faced a difficult visit. A beloved church member had just been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. “What can I say to her?” he asked his wife, Susan, at the breakfast table. “I’ve never walked through a serious illness. I can’t imagine what she’s...
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