by Jodie Barrett | Jul 13, 2016 | Bible Study, encouragement, Faithfulness, featured, God's prompting, Suzie Eller, Uncategorized
At least twice in the last month God has been faithful to show me that when I follow beautiful things happen! Miracles! Recently, I stepped onto the grounds of a familiar place. I knew immediately that I had to repent. You see, God had asked me several times, over...
by Jodie Barrett | Jan 4, 2016 | blessings, encouragement, expectations, Faithfulness, featured, Uncategorized
Standing in the rain, I smiled and took a selfie. Thoughts of joy were running through my mind and I wanted to share a moment with the world. A moment that said, “Yes. It’s raining. It’s pouring. But I choose to dance even when it rains!”...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 11, 2015 | difficult circumstances, encouragement, Faithfulness, featured, Friends of Jesus, God's presence, God's prompting, Jesus, Uncategorized
Rushed and distracted, I didn’t even hear what He said. Can you relate? You are running here and there taking care of the to do list and that’s all that is getting your time and attention. And those you are “to doing” for you don’t even...
by Jodie Barrett | Jun 3, 2015 | encouragement, Faithfulness, featured, God's presence, God's prompting, God's word, Uncategorized
Summer! It’s making a fiery approach in North Carolina. Typically I don’t have to worry so much about my plants until July and August, but wow, they are thirsty! I’m finding myself thirsty too. The fridge is stocked with water bottles and there is...
by Jodie Barrett | Mar 14, 2015 | Beautiful, contentment, Faithfulness, featured, Grace, happiness, Hope, Jesus, Keeping it real in the chaos, love, Marriage, prayer, Uncategorized, Winter Session 2015
My sister is getting married!!!!! My precious sister, I am praying for you. Your special day is just 8 days away! If I close my eyes really tight I can imagine how radiant you will look in your wedding gown and how proud Dad will be walking you down the aisle....
by Jodie Barrett | Mar 3, 2015 | encouragement, Faithfulness, featured, Uncategorized
As I squeezed the shampoo bottle I thought, it’s almost empty! Make a mental note…must get shampoo. It’s not as bad as running out of toilet paper, but I didn’t want to run out. A few days later my son was coming from my bedroom with stacks of...