How to Have a Perfect Christmas
I’ve washed dishes in the bathtub twice. Once was on Christmas Eve. Out of town family was on their way, and my eight-foot counter was covered with mixing bowls, baking pans, and kitchen utensils. I’d cooked all day, and now it was time to clean up. ...
One Powerful Habit to (almost) Divorce-proof Your Marriage
Good morning, Refresh readers! My husband, David, and I had the pleasure of talking with Amy Morgan, feature writer for an amazing ministry called The Marriage Initiative. It’s a collection of resources to strengthen and encourage marriages. Amy learned about our Our...
How a Christmas Flunky found Holiday Joy
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...
Treat Yourself to New Spiritual Resources for the New Year
Do you think of everyone else during the Christmas shopping season, but seldom buy anything for yourself? I do too. Honestly, it brings me way more joy to give to those I love. BUT, there’s one exception. I always, always invest in new spiritual resources to start the...
Hope We Can Cling to While We Wait
Remember how long it took for Christmas to come when you were a child? From Thanksgiving on, the excitement would build. Decorations would appear in stores. Then lights popped up around town, draped in trees like fairy necklaces. Mouth-watering smells wafted out...
Best Christian Books for Gift Giving (Complete with Black Friday)
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...