Christian Living Devotions

For Better and For Worse, How Haircuts and Holiness Grow On Us

! What do haircuts have to do with holiness? This whimsical account from the early days of marriage will describe how both our haircutting skills and our spiritual maturity are a work in progress. Whether or not you cut your spouse’s hair, I hope you smile (and take stock) of your own growt

Six Reasons Faith Deconstruction Can Be a Good Thing

A Guest Post by Meredith Mills Greetings, Refresh readers! Unless you’ve been hiding in a bunker, you’ve at least heard the term “deconstruction.” Many, especially young people, are “deconstructing” their faith. Some come back stronger and some leave their faith forever. If you know someone who is d

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 with smiling eyes that sparkled with misch

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 best sermons preached in the most u