5 Simple Ways Hospitality Can Change Your Life
Hospitality can change your life and the life of someone else. Here are 5 simple ways to practice hospitality
Devotions
Short enough to read in the carpool line, in the break room, at home, or anywhere you find five minutes for quiet reflection.
If You Had 40 Minutes Left to Live . . . How to Make the Most of It
Passengers on United Airlines Flight 1175 thought they might die. Midway through their trip from San Francisco to Honolulu, they heard a loud bang. The aircraft began shaking. Passengers on the right side of the plane noticed parts of the engine cover flapping violently, then flying off. The pilot r
The Doughnut Man — A Tribute to My Dad
On Father’s Day, Lori Hatcher shares a heartwarming story about her dad and his example of gratefulness in, “The Doughnut Man."
How an Unbeliever’s Words Grew My Faith
when circumstances cause us to disbelieve, sometimes unbelievers can help point us back to God and remember what’s true.
Are You Drowning in the Storm? Here’s Help.
When you’re in the storm and growing weary, what can. you do to keep from losing hope? prayer is power and
Will We Wail or Wait? How to Face Need with Faith
When we face a need, will we wail or wait? Can we trust God to provide for us? How can we know for sure?
Are You Tired of Waiting?
What should we do when we grow tired of waiting? How can we know God is working in the wait? Here are 3 ways.
Why I’m Grateful for My Imperfect Mother
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 did a lot of things right. In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought I’d…
Three Simple Ways We Can Hear God Speak
Does God speak to people today? How can we know He’s speaking to us? Here are 3 ways we can be sure what we hear is from God.
Powerful Hope When You’re Weary of Praying
When you’ve prayed and prayed and haven’t seen answers, you need powerful hope. Jesus gives it in Luke 18::1.
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 trials? If my husband came home 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 Jesus. Thanks so…