What Are You Reading Today? Three New Books to Consider
I LOVE books. And I love SPIRITUAL books even more, don’t you? If you feel the same way, I’m sharing three new books I’m loving. You will too!
Devotions
Short enough to read in the carpool line, in the break room, at home, or anywhere you find five minutes for quiet reflection.
Don’t You Love Deleted Scenes and Bonus Material?
Don’t you love the deleted scenes and bonus material at the end of a movie? Sometimes these are the parts that make you laugh or think.
60 Powerful Answers for a Faith Crisis (and a Cover Reveal!)
What would you say to a friend in the midst of a faith crisis? Or someone you love struggling with life’s junk while clinging to faith?
A Guaranteed Way to Know What to Do Next
Have you ever been in a situation where you wondered what to do next? Have you longed for God’s direction but felt unsure where to find it?
Powerful Hope When You’re Tempted to Quit Praying
What is your most long-standing unanswered prayer? I have friends who have been praying for decades for their children’s salvation. And friends who have labored for years over their daughters’ infertility. One of my neighbors prays daily for researchers to find a cure for a disease that has the powe
How Not to Fear Not When Life Is Scary?
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
You’re Invited! Encouragement for When Your Faith Wobbles
When a crisis hits your life, do you struggle to believe ? I do, too. Thankfully, Scripture is full of solid reasons to believe. Lori Hatcher is seeking a street team to help launch her book, Lord, I Believe.
How to Study the Bible for Life Transformation
Good morning, Refresh friends! It gives me great pleasure to introduce one of my dearest friends, Jean Wilund, as our guest blogger today. Jean is a brilliant writer, deep scholar, and lover of God and His Word. She’s written a fabulous new Bible study that you’ll learn about at the end of her post,
Are You Praying for a Prodigal? Here’s Hope
It’s easy to grow weary when we’re praying for a loved one who’s far away from God. Thankfully, God’s Word provides solid truth to cling to as we pray for our prodigals.
Golden Words — How to Approach the Day with a Smile
Humans are negative creatures by default. We have to cultivate character traits like gratitude and appreciation. They just don’t come naturally. Think about it. Which is more likely to come out of your mouth – a complaint about something your kids or your husband failed to do? Or a word of appreciat
If You’re Grieving Today, Here’s Powerful Comfort in a Small Package
Tender from a recent loss, I stood with the congregation as the worship leader announced the hymn for the day: “It Is Well with My Soul. He launched into the familiar story behind the song. “Horatio Spafford’s wife and four daughters were sailing to England when a horrible storm arose. . .” I’ve hea
Don’t Miss the Beauty and Value of “Different”
If I’m not careful, I miss the beauty and value of different approaches, perspectives, and methods. I forget that behind the differences that separate us is God’s creative hand making each person unique for his glory and our good. God reminded me of this truth through an unlikely patch of dirt in my