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What I went through to meet my daughter Last year, Maddie Kearns travelled thousands of miles in her quest to become a mother. She shares her experience of a diagnosis of "unexplained infertility" – and how it led to true healing. Read Here Why we feel betrayed by Chip and Jo For years, the Gaineses publicly wore their Christian faith as "a shield and a banner." But now fans are angry as the couple pivots to a secular, even anti-Christian message with their new show. Here's why. By Johanna Duncan Read Here Housewife contra mundum What if the ordinary labors of home—cleaning, cooking, raising kids—are actually a frontline of cultural resistance? Here's why choosing homemaking isn't retreat from the world, but a quiet revolution. By Leila Marie Lawler Read Here Can (healthy) leisure grow your business? More rest, more profit? It doesn't sound totally logical, but leisure is critical for success in business. Here's what that looks like, and how to tell the difference between leisure and laziness. By Laryn Weaver Read Here Beyond the beans Beans aren't the only magical fibrous fruit. Here are 6 foods that have even more fiber, and lots of flavor. From Real Simple Read Here To rebuild virtue, we need to recover beautiful buildings We need an architectural revival, says Ella Yates. Beautiful architecture isn't merely decorative -- it's virtuous. Here's how we should build with the human soul in mind. By Ella Yates Read Here Stay cool and calm: Summer hydration hacks Ditch the Gatorade and try these simple (all natural!), at-home hydration hacks. About us Refine celebrates authentic, human flourishing through truth, beauty, and good living. From the trending to the timeless, Refine offers inspiring articles and the best advice in style, health, food, culture, relationships, and more. Refine your life. Refresh your soul. Refine | PO Box 3310 | Carmel, IN 46082 | (317) 669-6127 Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here. refinelife.co