Three Simple Ways to Tackle the Hard Things in Your Life
How do we tackle the hard things in our life? How to we not only survive but thrive? Genesis 6-7 gives us 3 tips from Noah's life to help us.
Family Devotions
Are You Losing Hope for Your Unsaved Loved Ones?
Everywhere I go, I talk with sincere Christians who are despairing for their lost loved ones. Will they ever surrender their lives to the Lord? Is God hearing my prayers? Will I live to see them come to faith? I’m excited to share these encouraging words from the Old Testament book of Eze
Hope, Help, and Healing for Those Who Are Grieving
Do you know someone who’s grieving? Someone who needs solid, biblical reasons to hold on to faith while suffering the loss of someone they love? Let me introduce you to my friend Marilyn Nutter. I met Marilyn in the years following the unexpected loss of her beloved husband. As I watched
Have You Heard These 10 Myths about Vacation Bible School?
It’s Here! Vacation Bible School season. Do you wonder if it’s worth the time, money, and effort? Is it still effective? Should you volunteer
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
Struggling Under the Pain of Unforgiveness? How to Break Free
Are you struggling under the weight of unforgiveness? Jesus’s example of forgiving those who sinned against us provides us a way to be free.
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
5 Powerful Ways You Can Help Your Husband Draw Closer to God
Most Christian women want our husbands to be the spiritual leaders in our home, but we don’t know how to help them draw closer to God.
When Mistakes Become Divine Appointments — Thoughts on God’s Sweet Sovereignty
A grocery receipt mistake leads to a powerful reminder of God’s timing when a delay puts one woman in the right place to help a lost child.
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
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 post, click the audio player be
Wondering How to Have Joy this Christmas? Live Generously
Are you missing joy from your Christmas season? Are you looking for ways to bring it back? Consider living generously.