Why I’m Grateful for My Imperfect Mother
Click on the square to see a pic of my cute mom and me 🙂 I’m glad I don’t have a perfect mother. Can you imagine what it would be like to follow that example? Instead of perfect, I have an authentic mother – one who did her best and trusted God with the rest. My mom...
Three Simple Ways We Can Hear God Speak
Have you ever heard God speak? If you ask this question, you’ll get a variety of answers. “I hear God speak all the time.” “I’ve never heard God speak.” “Sometimes I think I hear God speak, but I’m not sure.” “God speaks to super...
Powerful Hope When You’re Weary of Praying
What is your most long-standing unanswered prayer? I have friends who have been praying for decades for their children's salvation. And a friend who has labored for years over her daughter's infertility. One of my neighbors prays daily for...
Do Christians Have Pollyanna Faith? How to Find Comfort with Teeth
A struggling friend once accused me of having a Pollyanna approach to life. You just think happy thoughts, look on the bright side, and focus on the good. You pretend the bad stuff doesn’t exists. Seriously? Does she really think this is how Christians deal with...
“I’ll Never Forgive You as Long as I Live!”
Before we dive into this week’s post, may I ask a favor? Tomorrow's my birthday. If my blog has blessed you, would you share this post on social media or send it to a friend? I’d love to see REFRESH grow to reach more and more people with the life-giving words of...
Facing and Embracing 60 — Life Is a Gift
Thank you, Lord, for so many years. I remember when my parents were this age—and my grandmothers! So old in my young eyes. Now I’m the parent—and the grandparent. Ancient, I suspect, in my grandchildren’s eyes. Thank you, Lord, for my salvation. You sought me...
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