How do we cling to hope when we’re ready to quit praying? Today’s Refresh post shares powerful reasons to hope even when life seems hopeless. Thanks for reading today. Prayer is a lonely business. Especially those middle of the night prayer times, when the…
A guest post with Emily Wickham LORD, WILL YOU OVERWHELM ME? 2 Chronicles 6:41–7:3 It’s impossible to imagine eternity. I can’t visualize the majesty of God’s presence and the breathtaking reality of seeing Jesus: His scars, His smile, and the love in His eyes. My desire to be with Jesus continues t
What will you do with the Christmas cards you received from friends and family members? For years I enjoyed them, displayed them during the holidays, then threw them away. But not any longer. Several years ago, my husband and I decided to use them as prayer prompts. We piled them into a basket, and,
What if we learned to see God’s tender heart for you and learn that He's an abundant provider—not a reluctant giver?
Do you ever feel grow weary, overwhelmed, and discouraged in my prayer life? Here are three powerful truths to help us pray and not give up.
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
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.
Samantha has been praying for her prodigal for seventeen years—not seven, seventeen. On good days, she prays in faith. On bad days, she feels like giving up. Andrew listens to fellow church members as they share a tsunami of prayer needs during a prayer meeting, and a wave of hopelessness washes ove
The fiasco on the mountain was truly a pathetic scene. Desperate to prove the superiority of their false god, the prophets of Baal worked themselves into a frenzy. They danced. They sang. They called out. After hours of such nonsense, Elijah’s patience with their theatrics wore thin. He began to tau
“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
Discover 10 essential truths about prayer that can transform your faith and deepen your relationship with God. Learn how prayer is a privilege, a powerful tool, and a way to grow spiritually. Read now for insights on how to make your prayers more meaningful!
