Refreshing Reign Blog

All About Him
One of my favorite hymns is Be Thou My Vision, an oldie but goodie, that was written in either the 8th or 11th century. It originated in Ireland and was translated into English in 1912. The words to this tune captivated my heart instantly.

Even There
…"even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.” Psalm 139:10 (NIV) Where is your “there”? Is it a thought closet filled with doubt, or perhaps a heart full of hurt and bitterness? Born with a congenital condition called Moebius Syndrome and...

Steppin’ Out
There has been a lot going on these past weeks. My husband and I have a schedule that requires a large amount of pre-planning. On a day to day basis, I’ve had to be very intentional about not minimizing my time with the Lord. Most every moment spent with Him has been...

The Mom Test
I was out walking with my 4-year-old daughter. She picked up something off the ground and started to put it in her mouth. I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do that. “Why?” my daughter asked. “Because it’s been on the ground, you don’t know where it’s been, it’s dirty, and probably has germs,” I replied. At this point, my daughter looked at me with total admiration and asked, “Mom, how do you know all this stuff, you are so smart.”