Hello Friends! Thanks for navigating over to the new site for my blog! I appreciate you stopping by to see my new blog home! Consider this my “Open House,” full of open doors, warm welcomes, flowers, cookies, punch, and a special surprise!
First, I hope you’ll take a few minutes to take a look around. On the left side bar you’ll see a list of four different pages that will take you to different places on my blog.
First, you’ll see Home. You can always come back to this front page by hitting that Home Widget.
You’ll find a new little bio at the ~Meet Denise. It tells you about me ~ my simple little life, my loves and some of the quirky things that make me me!
Next is my Mission. This is simply the reason behind why I’m writing this blog in the first place! I want you to know my purpose and my heart ~ you’ll find that there.
Lastly is a huge page full of all my Recipes. I’m continually adding to this and trying to make sure that all the recipes I post on Monday’s are indexed here so you can find them quickly. These are all recipes that I have made, so I can tell you how I tweaked it or changed it to make it easier or a little better. I hope you’ll use this to add some new foods to your table. If you’re in a rut or need an idea for your weekly menu, I trust you’ll find some inspiration here!
These next paragraphs are for those of you who might not understand all the rest of what’s on the sidebar. If you’re knowledgeable about all this, please skip on down to the next pink paragraph!
Below the pages list, you’ll see the Search box where you can, well, search a word to find a blog post that would cover that subject. All my posts from my old site are on this new site, so there’s lots of material here! Therefore, you could search, “Marriage,” “friends,” a recipe name or a million other words, and if a blog post from the last seven years touched on that, it will list all I wrote about that. Scroll down and see the different posts it lists.
Next is…me, in case you haven’t already seen a bazillion pictures!
Below my picture is a box that says, “Follow me on Bloglovin‘.” If you’re not familiar with Bloglovin’, this site allows you to follow your favorite blogs, and it will send you an email whenever they update their site. You’ll know when a new post is up! It kind of jogs your mind to check the blog, if you will. Kind of nice!
My 5 most Recent Posts are listed next. You can click on any title and it will take you right to that post.
If you want to Follow the Blog via Email, you can do that, too.
Next is a Follow Box. Why would you follow? For me, when I see who is following a blog, it kind of tells me whether it’s a site I want to read or not. You give it validity. I would love to have more than the One follower I currently have (bless her heart, she joined while I was putting this all together! Thank you). So, please Follow! =)
Then the last thing on the side bar is the Archives, where you can go to the years past and pull up a month and find a post from that time.
On each day’s blog post, you’ll see “Leave a reply.” Hearing from you is a blessing! It helps me to stay connected with you and know better how to serve you as I write. Share a sentence or two in the box that says, “Enter your comment here.” If you’re not used to leaving comments, it won’t blow up your computer or give you spam in your email. Just try it, it’s really simple.
You’re going to want to leave a reply today because it will enter you into a drawing for a giveaway for a $50 Target gift card!
Yep, just leave a comment today telling me that you have clicked the “Follow” button here on my blog and you’ll be entered in for the Target gift card! This is simply my way of saying thank you to those who fill read my simple thoughts here!
If you’d like your name in the hat for a second chance to win, make sure you’ve also gone to Facebook and type “RefreshHer” in the search box, Then “like” my RefreshHer Facebook page as well. If you’ve already done that, be sure to tell me that in your comment.
That’s it! Follow me here and “Like” the Facebook page! The drawing will end on Saturday night at midnight. Next Monday I’ll announce the winner!
Thanks for stopping by today to see my new home! Hope it’s easier to navigate and that you’ll join me here again tomorrow! I’ll look forward to hearing from you in the comments!
Stay refreshed!

Welcome to your new home! 🙂 Thank you so much for your blog ministry…it is such a blessing to me, and so are you!
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How would I have navigated all this without your help? You are a great friend! Thank you!
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I clicked the “follow” button:)
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Thanks for coming with me to my new home, Michelle! You’ve been a sweet follower and reader!
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Love the new look! I am Following!
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Thanks, Beth!
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I’m following.
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Thank you, friend!
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Denise thank you so much for your refresh her blog. I always look forward to reading what blessings you have to share. It truly has been and encouragement to my life. I look forward to Learning from your new blog. Have a blessed day.
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Thank you, Mandy! You always encourage me!
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Love your new home, and all the refreshing that I am challenged with throughout the week.
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How nice to hear from you, Michelle! I pray for you and your family so often! Thank you for reading!
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Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Thank you for taking the time and for all your work with this website. I know I rarely reply, but it always an encouragement to me and something I look forward to each morning.
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Followed & liked! 🙂
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Thanks, Jane!
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I signed up to follow as well. I love the new look; everything looks so clean and fresh. And I love that you have the archives available.
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Thank you! I am so thankful for your encouragement and for your faithful following! I’m glad the archives made the transfer safely; God answers prayer!
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Following and “liked” your page! 🙂
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Thanks, Stephanie! Could the Target card be yours? Your name’s in the running! =)
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I love the new look and the addition of the “Mission” page. You do a wonderful job accomplishing that mission!
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Thank you; that means a lot!
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Like the new look. Wow this must have taken a lot of work. Good job!
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Thanks Linda! I have enjoyed the “work” involved, but I also had help from a very “tech-y” friend (Kellie Price)! It’s nice to have smart friends!
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Hi Denise! I hit follow so I don’t miss anything on your new blog. =) Love you guys!
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It touches my heart that you would follow me here. Thanks, Amber.
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Yay!! I love your new look!!
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You inspired me, Whitney! =)
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I am following you Denise and I subscribed to email of your posts. I read Whitney’s blog, Come Home for Comfort and I know I will enjoy your blog as well!
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Thanks so much! I love Whitney’s inspiring posts, too!
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Love your new blog!! And you 🙂
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Sweet! Thanks, Joanna!
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Really enjoy your blog and look forward to this new site.
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Thanks for reading, Pat!
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Thank you, for all you do! I love reading your posts! 🙂
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I enjoy it! Thanks for reading!
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Liked you on Facebook, too!
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Thank you!
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I appreciate you, Denise!
Followed! =)
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Thanks, Leah! You’re special to me!
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“Following” and “Liked”, Denise. The new look is very nice~ Great job!
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Thank you, Laura!
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Done and done :). Cute website. I like not having to remember the blogspot in the website name
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You are certainly more technologically advanced than I am! I’d ask how you have the time for this, but then I guess I know…Great job again!
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Yes, it’s nice having my own domain name!
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I look forward to reading your blog everyday!
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Thank you for reading each day, Trish!
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Following and already liked on facebook! I enjoy your blog!
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Thank you, Rachael!
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Following!
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Thanks, Denise; I appreciate you following!
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Always love a good makeover. Keep up the great work…and ministry. P.S. Love the fun surprise! Yay. Already following you on Bloglovin’! : )
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Oops…. NOW following your NEW blog. : )
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Thank you, Rebecca! A makeover is pretty much always a good thing, isn’t it?!
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Liked & Followed! I’m exited about your new blog home! I love reading your posts every day!
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LOVE THE NEW SITE!! it’s always so wonderful and such an encouragement to come visit you here on your special corner of the internet! Love you friend!
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You’re sweet. Thanks for sending others here, too!
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I love the new look! It’s so pretty! 🙂 followed and liked!
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Yay! Thank you!
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Always follow and love to see what homey meals you are cooking! I’m not ‘there’ yet, but definitely use this as a resource when I need a ‘company’s coming’ meal idea!
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Glad the recipes are a help! Thanks for reading!
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Denise, your new blog design is beautiful! I know it has been lots of hard work, but it shows. I’ve been following you since the day we were born (Me and My Shadow), so of course I’m following your blog–and liked you on Facebook some time ago, but REALLY liked you long before that, my twin friend! Here’s to many more encouraging blog posts.
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Well thank you, Sis. I like you, too. =)
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Hi Denise – I have followed your blog. I’ve read your blog on many occasions before, thanks to my friend Kellie sharing them often. I am also currently doing the bracelet challenge because of you and Kellie. May God bless you in your new “home” here.
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Kellie is sweet to share my blog! Thanks for following! Isn’t the bracelet challenge an eye-opener?!
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Yes, it has really made me think twice about what I say and type!
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I followed and liked on FB too.
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Thanks, sweet Kim!
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love the new look and appreciate your words of encouragement!
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Thank you, Peggy!
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Hi Denise, I have often come to your old blog for ideas, encouragement, or a new recipe. Thank you for your ministry. I am looking forward to this new blog.
Darcy Vergiels
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Is there a way to unsubscribe from the follow up comments without unsubscribing to the website? I’m getting a LOT of emails today 🙂 LOL. 8 in the last 15 or so minutes.
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Johanna, you must’ve checked “notify me via email of comments” on the comment page. Un-click that.
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It won’t let me from my end, but I’ll survive 🙂
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Thank you for your inspiration & ideas, from a fellow Pastor’s wife in WA state!
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Thanks for reading! Isn’t being a pastor’s wife a blessing?!
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I am “following” here and on Facebook. I enjoy your blog. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Love, love, love, your new blog! I am so glad you decided to switch to a .com 🙂
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Thanks, Mary! I’m glad too!
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Love, Love, Love your new site! I am so glad you moved over to a .com. I do not think you will regret it 🙂
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Yay, love it! Looking forward to more awesome and encouraging post 🙂
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Aw, thank you, Sarah. Your comment is awesome and encouraging!
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Love reading your blog! Following. 🙂
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Thanks, Deb!
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I’m following and “like” you on facebook 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to win! I enjoy reading your posts!
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Thanks, Ruth!
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Denise, you were a blessing to the ladies in our church when they heard you speak at Southland Christian Camp in Ringgold, LA a few years ago, and you continue to be a blessing through your blog. Please greet your hubby (Dale) for us.
May God continue to bless you and to use you as you follow Him wholeheartedly. To God be ALL the glory!
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Thank you, Teresa! I LOVED my time at Southland with those precious women. It is indeed to God’s glory that anything is accomplished. I can’t do one thing in my own strength. Thanks for your sweet comment!
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Loving your new site! I’m following.
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Thanks, Lora!
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I’m not sure that I have done all the right things, but I do like you:) Your new look is lovely and so like you.
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Thanks, Mom! That is a high compliment coming from a lady with such exquisite taste!
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Yippee! I know how much work this switch represents! 😀 great job!!
Heading over to like your page now!
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Great new look. Always look forward to visiting with you each day.
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You’re sweet, Vicki; thank you for reading. We’d love to see you all!
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I signed up as a follower. I am a Pastor’s wife in Virginia and a fellow blogger and I’ve been reading your blog every single day for quite awhile. Thanks for being an encouragement and a blessing. And congratulations on making the move – your new home is lovely!
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A kindred spirit; how nice! Thanks so much for reading and following along on this little ministry and journey!
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Enjoyed your blog and clicked the “follow” button. Got to your blog from your sweet daughter’s. I’ve enjoyed getting to know her and enjoy her blog. Enjoyed reading yours today and reading the last 5 posts. Will enjoy following you as well!
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Whitney’s a great blogger; thanks for following us both!
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Hey, looking forward to reading and seeing all your new posts.
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Thanks, Lorna! Thanks for stopping by, but we also need a “real” visit! =)
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