The Best Way to Draw Near to God this Year
The headline read, “Ten Ways to Draw Closer to God this Year.” As I looked down the long list, I sighed. I was a young mom overwhelmed with the responsibilities of caring for two young children, homeschooling, serving in church, and working outside the home part time....
Creative Ways to Honor Your Missing Loved Ones at Christmas
We've celebrated seventeen Christmases without my beloved Granny. Five without my mother-in-law. Ten without my sister and David's brother and sister. We feel the ache, mourn the loss, and wish with all our hearts they were still with us. Christmas is here again,...
5 Amazing Christmas Videos to Make You Smile (and Worship)
I have a super special Christmas gift for you! I've curated some of the sweetest and most profound (and sometimes hilarious) Christmas videos. These will make you think, invite you to worship, and, sometimes, laugh out loud. I'm sharing them in no particular order...
Will There Be an Empty Chair at Your Holiday Table this Year?
There were three empty chairs at m Thanksgiving table in 2010. Our family lost a brother-in-law, a sister-in-law, and a sister within six months of each other. All three professed to know Christ as their Savior, and this brought us great comfort. As...
A Peek Behind the Scenes at Refresh (And a Personal Note from Lori)
Greetings, friends, I’m setting aside my devotional post this week to share a quick ministry update. My goal on the Refresh blog is to encourage you, but as it usually happens in God’s economy, you wind up encouraging me. Many of you pray for me,...
Navigating Today’s Complicated World with 9 Simple Words
In a complicated world, simplicity stands out. Micah 6:8 is one of those verses that brings clarity to our world. “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your...
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