Spicy Pumpkin Soup – A Different Angle on Pumpkin Spice!

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 RefreshHerLeave a comment

I am not one who has jumped on the “Pumpkin Spice Everything” Bandwagon! I like pumpkin just fine in a few things, but I’m not even crazy about the pumpkin spice creamers that most are wild over.

So, when I saw a recipe for Spicy Pumpkin Soup in a Southern Living magazine, I was quite skeptical. However, once I looked over the ingredients, I could tell that the pumpkin was not the main flavor in the soup. It has chicken broth that smooths out the pumpkin flavor. And rather than the spices that make pumpkin pie, the spice added is the heat of a chili pepper and adobo sauce.

The little bit of heat makes it perfect! It also has smoked sausage, which I love, and black beans added to it, to round it out. The result? A lovely, creamy, soup that doesn’t shout pumpkin spice at you!

Here’s the recipe from Southern Living.

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A Podcast for Women!

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 RefreshHer18 Comments

The day is here! The Refresh Her podcast launched today! I finally got ~~all~~ most of the little technical details finished so that my podcast was ready to be uploaded. You can listen to the intro episode here. You do not have to log into Buzzsprout. When you click my link, look at the top paragraph that says, “Are you trying to listen to a podcast?” Then click, Listen Now.
This first recording is an introduction of who I am, and the burden I have for encouraging women via this podcast. I hope you’ll listen, and perhaps also share the launch episode with others.

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ministry · serving · spiritual growth

Discovering My Spiritual Gift (s)

October 12, 2022October 11, 2022 RefreshHerLeave a comment

I have a friend who is the best person at giving gifts! She just has such a knack at knowing what people would enjoy! She’s creative, on-time, and right on target with the needs of the receiver. It just seems so easy for her.

If you’ve ever been to the home of another one of my friends at our church, you’ll see hospitality being displayed in such an effortless way. She welcomes with her heart before you even enter the doorway of her house. As a matter of fact, if you see her at church, you sense that warm hospitable heart in the aisle and pew. It’s not about the food she makes or the home in which she lives; it’s her spirit. Everyone feels so accepted and loved by her. I just don’t know how she does it!

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breakfast · coffee cake · pumpkin · sweet breads

Easy Pumpkin Banana Coffee Cake

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 RefreshHer6 Comments

There’s nothing quite like getting home from a week away and being handed ready-homemade meals. That was my “welcome home” blessing from my girls this weekend. After being with my parents for eight days while my dad has been in the hospital (and now in rehab), I came home on Friday. My body, heart and emotions were spent, but I was so thankful I could be there to help. It’s a joy, and the Lord gave strength each step of the way.

Coming home was God’s timing, which made it especially sweet. Whitney was in Tennessee visiting her sister for 24 hours, so we all got to be together (another blessing!). Then before we parted, they handed me containers of food that they had prepared for us, to lighten my load! Supper/lunch meals consisting of a chicken casserole, salad, homemade bread, and chili. Then for breakfast, Pumpkin Banana Coffee Cake and bananas. I cried. How thoughtful. How appreciated! It truly touched my heart.

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Because He Believed

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 RefreshHer1 Comment

“And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭8:13‬ ‭

In this passage of scripture, the nobleman had a dear servant/friend who was very sick. He cared for him and wanted him to get well. He did the one thing most of us fail to do when we have a need. He had great faith and told Jesus he believed that if He just spoke the word, his servant could be healed. Then, as a result of this man’s great faith in the Son of God, it happened in that very way! He was made WHOLE!

What if the nobleman had said,

I’m not sure Jesus can totally heal him, but maybe He can make my servant feel a little better?

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