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...
The Best Sermons Have No Words
Greetings, friends, Some of the most powerful sermons are preached without words. During a Sunday service at a small country church, an empty communion table and “invisible” flowers set the stage for a quiet but unforgettable act of worship. I’ve heard some of the...
I Found a Friend, and You Can, too.
God has given me amazing friends. Linda was my first friend. We shared an apartment stoop, a love of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, and an enviable collection of Barbie dolls. Ellen came next. Awkward in our adolescence, she and I spent...
Use those Christmas Cards to Bless Those You Love
What will you do with the Christmas cards you received from friends and family members? For years I enjoyed them, displayed them during the holidays, then threw them away. But not any longer. Several years ago, my husband and I decided to use them as prayer prompts....
8 Compelling Reasons to Read the Bible Every Day
Hi Refresh Readers, today I’d like to share how daily Bible reading—just 15 minutes a day—radically transforms your faith, prayer life, peace, and spiritual maturity. In today’s post, I’ll share how consistent Scripture reading turned my envy of mature believers into...
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