by Jodie Barrett | Feb 22, 2017 | blessings, celebrations, encouragement, featured, Forgiveness, free, God's presence, God's word, grateful
February. It’s the shortest month and at my house it’s filled with several celebrations. There is Valentines Day, my daughter’s birthday, and her grandmother’s birthday. And this February there was another celebration. The celebration of...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 22, 2016 | blessings, celebrations, encouragement, featured, grateful, Uncategorized
Grasping hands, we stand in a circle and she says, “Share one thing you are thankful for” and silence fills the room. It’s Thanksgiving Day and we have all gathered to feast, hunt, fellowship, read the sales papers, watch the parade, and yes, give thanks. But every...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 1, 2016 | blessings, encouragement, featured, focus, grateful, Joy Dare, Uncategorized
Yesterday I fell and hit my head hard on a door frame. I sat on the floor, holding my head, feeling the knot developing, and I didn’t know whether to laugh, cry, or both. After collecting myself and telling the dog, the cause of my fall, who was king of the...
by Donna Fender | Jul 27, 2016 | blessings, featured, joy, living for Christ, love, Suzie Eller, Uncategorized, Worship
He came to me quietly. “Do you think some of that voodoo tape would help?” Why yes, yes I do. Don’t freak out. I am a physical therapist and kinesiotape is a tool we use to assist with pain when warranted. I quietly told him where to place the tape...
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 | 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!”...
