How to Delight in Christmas Gifting!
December, with all its anticipated excitement, celebration, and happiness is finally here!! It is indeed a time to celebrate, thank those we love and appreciate those who have helped us…
Christianity
An Overhaul for 2025
Much has happened for Reen and me in the last 18 months. We moved to Chattanooga, TN, built a thriving writing business (watermancg.com), and began a fresh new life in…
What is Your Story?
“Story” – everyone is talking about story as communication’s precious gem. But what does that really mean for you? What is your story? Many of us launched our children and…
Find Joy in Your Story
Find Joy in Your Story: The Life Lessons that Shape Your Life At noon on Thursday, September 26, I will be speaking on the topic “Find Joy in Your Story: The…
Get By or Get Better
Growing up, while I was bright, I was extremely comfortable in school getting the “easy B” instead of putting out a little more effort to earn an “A.” It really…
Embracing Transitions and Thresholds
Two things take place when change is inevitable. We not only face the transition necessary to accept the change but also the “threshold” of the space in between as we…
How Deep are Your Relationships?
Have you ever felt alone even when standing in a crowd? It’s been a year now since Reen and I moved to a new town where we knew no one….
4 Steps to Fulfilling Your Purpose
Do you ever wonder if you are fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? Finding purpose is the deepest hunger of every human heart and it is only found in the…
Want to Change Your World?
Of the many contemporary young women authors and speakers, I am most impressed with Jennie Allen. She is authentic, loves God passionately, and is beginning a movement equipping and discipling…
What is Lent?
Have you noticed the television commercials produced by Hallow recently? Whether you are Catholic or not, it’s encouraging to see actor Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie (lead actor of The…
Warm Refreshment on a Cold Winter’s Day
What about YOUR Refreshed Life this month? It’s February. It’s probably cold and grey. It’s the perfect time to find a comfy couch, wrap your legs in a throw, sit…
Hunting for What?
On February 3rd, I excitedly attended Silverdale Baptist Church’s 25th annual Men’s Wild Game Dinner. What better way to celebrate being a man than to be surrounded by over 2,000…
Faith-based Resolutions: Make a Difference
This week we are completing our suggestions for this year’s Faith-based Resolutions. If you missed the six previous ideas, find them at here and here). In this new year, let’s…
Faith-based Resolutions: Strength for Every Day
What did you think about beginning faith-based resolutions for the New Year? Were you able to make just one LASTING change last week as a result? (If you missed them…
Recapturing Joy
This year my speaking topic is all about “Recapturing Joy.” At a time when the news assaults us daily with crime in the streets, wars waging across the world, escalating…
Make a New Year’s Revolution!
January is a time of renewal. Instead of making a short-lived New Year’s Resolution, make a complete Revolution by taking definite action and sticking to it. As Abraham Lincoln said,…
Word of the Year
I don’t know about you but I’m so excited we are beginning a new year together! I love the feeling of a clean slate, fresh start, and the promise of…
Merry Christmas from us and YourRefreshedLife.com!
As we discussed joy this month, I was reminded of one of my favorite Christmas carols, “Joy to the World.” Written by Isaac Watts in 1719, it was not originally…
Joyful Freedom from Guilt, Shame, and Regret
My prayer is that you will experience joy this Christmas. But that’s not always easy, is it? In many cases you are about to spend time with estranged family members….
Finding Joy
Yesterday, I got my nails “done.” In case you’re unfamiliar with the South, it’s something women are expected to do, and I comply only when there is a special occasion,…
Experience Joy: Fulfill Your Purpose, Pursue Your Calling
William Barclay, Scottish author and minister, wrote something very profound, “There are two great days in a person’s life-the day they were born and the day when they discover why.”…
What is Your Gift?
In speaking to women across the nation for years, it amazes me how many feel they are not “gifted.” When I ask, “What is your gift from God?” they appear…
Seven Tips for Developing Your Family Culture
After dating seriously for some time, Reen could tell I was not sure I would consider marriage. Trust was difficult for me, and fear seemed my ever-present companion. I couldn’t…
Seven Questions to Ask When Determining Your Core Values
As I watched the news this week, I listened to one government official attempt to convince the public that holding a group of young people accountable for criminally stealing through…
Four Questions to Unleash the Power of Vision
Linda and I love worship music, especially classic hymns. One of our favorite hymns is “Be Thou My Vision,” which has its roots in Ireland. This wonderful hymn encourages us…
“Change Your Words, Change Your World”: Five Steps to Write Your Personal Mission Statement
Hi, this is Reen and the title above are words posted on my office wall. They come from famous copywriter, Ray Edwards, who built his entire business on this business…
7 Steps to Discovering Your Purpose
As the brilliance of orange, yellow, and red leaves blanket the landscape and chilly mornings begin, it feels like a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. But where should…
A Greater Kindness
Lately on the news, I’ve noticed people demonstrating in the streets with placards touting KINDNESS MATTERS and BE KIND. Often, though sadly, they don’t seem so kind. We know kindness…
Who is in Control?
Depression, anxiety, and hopelessness escalate like never before in our country. We watch the news and wonder, is there any hope? Will things turn around? Will prices ever fall? Will…
Have You Created Anything Lately?
I’m stepping out of my comfort zone to do something I’ve never done before today. In Googling Chattanooga activities, I ran across something called a Fiber Arts Guild held at…
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