Is it possible that a ”righteous woman“ could have an unanswered prayer request? In today’s podcast we’ll dig into the Scriptures and learn about a request that seemed improbable to the human heart. God was doing some incredible work that can encourage us as we deal with our own improbabilities.
Continue reading “The God of the Improbable”How To Host A Virtual Shower (Plus Party Foods)
When our daughter Whitney and her husband, Paul knew the Lord was leading them to adopt, I wondered about how myself and others could help provide for their needs. We all know what happens at a birth – a shower is given where the parents are, well, showered with all the necessities.

But what about a couple who’s been married 12 years and are adopting older children? I went searching the Internet looking for ideas, and came up with little help.

Read the Bible With me in 2023
I’m nearly finished reading through the Bible again, but I have to admit it – I had been very hesitant about reading through the Bible chronologically! I have read through the Bible many other times using a plan that had a little in the Old Testament, some in the New Testament, a Psalm and a Proverb. It was so comfortable! When I considered the chronological plan, all I could think of was DAYS ON END of reading the hard passages in the Old Testament with no breaks in-between the long lists of names or tribes or kings or cities. I am embarrassed to tell you the real reason I didn’t want to do it.
Continue reading “Read the Bible With me in 2023”Suffering At Christmas
When outside circumstances touch people’s lives like sickness, death or loss, it’s a true time of suffering. Is it cruel that God allows people to suffer these situations at Christmas?! In the new Refresh Her podcast episode you’ll hear about a time when our
Continue reading “Suffering At Christmas”Pecan Tarts

For many years I have been making Pecan Tarts at Christmas . This is a taste of Home recipe that deserves to be repeated as a family tradition because they are such a special treat! They taste exquisite, yet are very easy to make. The pastry only has four ingredients and is a simple as rolling a ball of play dough! The pecan filling is perfection. Just look…
