by Jodie Barrett | Jun 22, 2016 | Beautiful, Bible Study, fear, featured, Forgiveness, Suzie Eller, Uncategorized
We took flight! Across the country to a new place and space! After my daughter graduated we took a trip to the West Coast. New territory for both of us and we were excited, but nervous. Long flights with layovers in unfamiliar airports and new city streets meant we...
by Donna Fender | Jun 6, 2016 | Beautiful, blessings, featured, Let's be women who, praise, Uncategorized
Earlier in the year, I went to see an eye doctor for a very extensive exam to see if I would be a candidate for corrective eye surgery. I have had bad vision my entire life with severe nearsightedness and a very bad astigmatism. After a couple of hours, the surgeon...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 20, 2015 | assurance, Beautiful, beauty, contentment, encouragement, Fall Session 2015 Sweet, featured, Uncategorized
While getting dressed this morning I had a flood of memories come back. It all started while I was putting on a camisole under a new top that the neckline falls a little low on. I stood there with good and bad memories. Memories of living a life wanting acceptance,...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 19, 2015 | Beautiful, blessings, burdens, difficult circumstances, featured, joy, Pain, Uncategorized, Understanding
Some answers take time. And I’m impatient. Some learning comes from hard times. And that hurts. Rainbows come after storms! Before I continue this post let me preface this by saying I know that hearing good comes from hard is not always reassuring. I know that...
by Jodie Barrett | Apr 16, 2015 | assurance, Beautiful, birthday, featured, fellowship, Grace, happiness, healing, living for Christ, Mentors, serving others, Uncategorized
It’s coming. 53 days and counting. My birthday! And no, this is not a reminder! At least not for you, but for me. You see the past few years have had some difficult moments. Many of them have been the result of my relationships with other women. My birthday is a...
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....