This Week: Ministry, Miles, and Moments

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

We’ve been on the road again this past week and we are so thankful for the ministry opportunities. What a blessing to encourage pastors and their wives, and also marriages and families! I’m learning that everyone has needs and burdens, some greater than others. It’s a joy to walk with them in their heartache, and also rejoice with those who are in a season to rejoice.

When we’re on the road, exercise can be difficult. We were so thankful to stay two nights at a hotel with a good exercise room! Our bodies sure needed it!

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My New Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie

March 16, 2026March 15, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

When you love a cookie, you want to keep honing in on the best recipe out there. My favorite is a thick, chewy chocolate chip cookie, soft in the center and full of chocolate chips! The Nestle recipe is good, but I’ve found one that tops it!

I’ve shared some great recipes on my blog, but I must say the recipe I found recently is even better!

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Peace and Quiet

March 13, 2026March 12, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

Stop and listen to what is around you right now. Is the television playing? Is music streaming somewhere? Has your phone been pinging and giving notifications? Is there stillness? Our society stirs in us the idea that noise is needed. It’s helpful. Why? Because it covers and masks the noise in our soul.

For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. Isaiah 30;15

In the verse above, Israel is encouraged to rest and trust in God, rather than Assyria or Egypt. The lesson is the same for us. Rather than masking our anxiety or fear, the Lord is to be our confidence. The quietness is a quiet waiting on God. Waiting in faith. Waiting in stillness and trust in Him.

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Low Fat Breakfast Biscuit

March 9, 2026March 5, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

When we recently hosted our son-in-law overnight I wanted a filling breakfast for him. He needed something hearty because he was headed to ref a lacrosse game. But I also wanted it to be lower in fat. I knew immediately what I would make – egg biscuits with my low-fat biscuit recipe.

I’ve been making these for years, and I’m always amazed at how good they are even with such a little bit of shortening. No one is the wiser because they’re so delicious.

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Spend a Little Time With Friends

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

Even if you consider yourself a recluse, I think it’s true that God created us to need one another. We need to be with people. God’s demonstration of that was creating Eve for Adam. He needed a companion. A spouse is a wonderful answer to the need for companionship, but there are also so many other relationships that we should foster and for many reasons and benefits. Consider

Sharing their burdens
Laughing together
Learning to listen
Demonstrating compassion
Sharing the Truth of God’s Word, either with an unbeliever or a follower of Christ
Learning from them
Getting creative ideas
Giving help

My sisters and I were blessed to spend three days together this week. What a grace gift from the Lord!

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