Amish Peanut Butter Pie

July 17, 2023July 16, 2023 RefreshHer7 Comments

Today I’m featuring a pie that I barely mentioned on my blog a long time ago! I recently made this jewel again and was reminded why it was a favorite of ours!

Years ago while living in Indiana, we frequented a restaurant, Lakeview, that served an amazing Peanut Butter Pie. Then one day a friend from church invited us over for dinner and she served Peanut Butter Pie for dessert that tasted exactly like the pie we loved so much! I was so happy when she willingly shared her recipe with me! The “secret” that makes this pie different than many Peanut Butter Pies is the crumbly peanut butter mixture that is hidden under the filling and then also adorns the top of the pie! It’s so good!

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Your Marriage Needs Time Away

July 14, 2023July 13, 2023 RefreshHer1 Comment

We tend to think that getting away together as a couple is that “little extra” thing we do just for fun. It certainly does include fun times, but I’m here to argue that I believe that in order for a marriage to be growing and healthy, time away is essential.

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Mentoring · podcast

Making Spiritual Connections with Other Women

July 12, 2023July 9, 2023 RefreshHerLeave a comment

Did you know that you have something that someone else needs? In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing three things that every woman has that she can use to be a blessing and make spiritual connections with another woman. It is critical that we realize our responsibility and step up to this calling and blessing. Why? Here’s a little answer to that:

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Chicken · grilling · Meal planning

Moist Grilled Chicken

July 10, 2023July 8, 2023 RefreshHer5 Comments

I have several embarrassing moments in my cooking career, but one that stands out vividly happened last summer when old friends came by for dinner. Grilled chicken breasts seemed like a good idea, so my kind husband fired up the grill and did the job of cooking the meat. I’ll never forget seeing that platter come to the table – it was as dry as the hot

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Encouragement · summertime

Enjoying My Summer Days

July 7, 2023July 6, 2023 RefreshHer4 Comments

Daze – Unable to think or react properly. We’ve all had those moments of being in a daze. Something startling happens, and you’re dazed. But sadly, we can put ourselves into this state by being inactive. Moments, hours, days – or a whole summer can drift by, and if we are not careful, we can remain unable to think, simply because we’ve parked our brain somewhere and can’t seem to locate it! We are dazed.

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