“Eleven steps.” I glanced to the side as I approached the front entrance of the hospital. An elderly man, gaunt and grizzled, climbed the stairs beside me. His faded jeans were cinched together at his waist. A flannel shirt, faded soft, was tucked neatly into his waistband. His leathery skin told me
Greetings, Refresh readers! It’s my pleasure to introduce you to my dear friend Julie Lavender as our guest contributor today. I know you’ll fall in love with her. Her tips for cultivating a heart of prayer in our little ones are spot on. ~Lori When our kids were young, David and I argued each night
We all gossip. Is it okay? Here are five surprising things you might not know about gossip and how it affects us.
Lori Hatcher’s new book, Think on These Things launched this week. Read reviews and fun events that happened that day in celebration.
God used a letter from prison to encourage a discouraged writer and remind us all that God sees us and loves us.
What makes a perfect Christmas? Health? Lots of presents? Your family together? There's only one ingredient needed. Do you know what it is?
The statistics tell su that couples who pray together have less than a 1% chance of divorce, so why is it so hard to do this one thing?
I cannot lie. I stink at Christmas. Some years, I don’t even like it. First, there are the presents. I have friends who intuitively know how to find the perfect gift for everyone they love. I so envy them. I feel such pressure to find just the right gifts that I dread the start of…
How can we cling to hope when we've been waiting for so long for God to move? If you're waiting, this post will encourage you to press on.
Happy Black Friday, Friends! If you’re like me, you’re decorating for Christmas and hunting for that perfect something for that special someone. Did you go out early this morning to snag that spiffy Christmas sweater or fun Lego set? Nothing wrong with that. I love a good bargain. The older I get, t
I asked a group of women recently to list the fears that race around in their heads when they lie down to sleep. Here’s a sampling: Will my children and grandchildren walk with God? Will my marriage go the distance? Will we have enough money to pay for college, weddings, and retirement? Will we be [
What should we do when things seem hopeless? Here are 5 principles from Luke 8 we can apply to any situation that causes us to lose hope.
