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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...
The Best Reason of All to Celebrate
Greetings, friends, Christmas doesn’t always go as planned. From busted pipes and cold showers to family-wide stomach bugs, holiday disruptions can steal our peace—unless we remember the true, unshakeable Gift at the heart of it all. If you’d like to listen to today’s...
Wondering How to Have Joy this Christmas? Live Generously
I assumed the crackly voice I heard through the intercom correctly repeated my order. It was simple enough. "One small chocolate Frosty." And I think the faceless voice instructed me to drive around to the second window. I must have correctly deciphered speaker-ese,...