by Jodie Barrett | Sep 19, 2016 | contentment, difficult circumstances, encouarage, featured, focus, Uncategorized
The sun was shining and the dark clouds were forming. The sky looked at odds and off I went to walk the dog. Surely I can get this walk in before any rain falls. And then it hit me. Not the raindrops. The proverbial thought of the day. When we see darkness looming we...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 29, 2016 | featured, Fresh and Focused, Uncategorized
Boy did it smell bad. Stink, stank, stunk! But boy, it was pretty. I walked into the freshly painted area. My nose alerted me before I was even within viewing distance; somewhere, there had to be fresh paint! You know that smell. The kind that makes you want to turn...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 23, 2016 | burdens, difficult circumstances, disappointment, encouragement, featured, Uncategorized
When conversations start with, “I need to talk you about something”, uggh! I heard the words and it felt like I fell flat on my face! Processing words that hurt can be hard especially when they come out of nowhere and are completely unexpected. With all...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 9, 2016 | assurance, bad day, difficult circumstances, encouragement, featured, Uncategorized
The slow climb to the top of the hill just before the giant drop that sends you stomach to your knees and makes your heart drop was bad enough on every rollercoaster ride I’ve ever been brave enough to endure. Then there was the flip! The giant upside down flip...
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...
