by Jodie Barrett | Dec 12, 2018 | blessings, celebrations, Christmas, difficult circumstances, God's prompting, God's word, Jesus, Jesus birth, jingle and joy, Uncategorized
Tears flowed, questions flew, hurt hammered, and at the end of it, I was left with one question? How can Christmas be the same? December 25th will mark two months since our son left this earth. The Lord welcomed him home and we rejoice, even in the pain of earthly...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 6, 2017 | Aware and Grateful, blessings, Everyday Thanksgiving, Mitzi Neely
We are so pleased to have our sweet friend Mitzi Neely with us today! Mitzi is one of those girls that embraces everyone tenderly and makes others smile. Our paths crossed several years ago and we haven’t let go of her! We know you will love her heart like we...
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...
