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 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...
by Jodie Barrett | May 25, 2016 | choices, difficult circumstances, encouragement, featured, God's prompting, Let's be women who, living for Christ, Uncategorized
Standing there looking in the mirror it dawned on me. Well, really, the Spirit was speaking to me. “Jodie, you’re getting ready for the your day. Are you putting on all the right stuff?” Deodorant for when I sweat. Check! Blush to perk up my cheeks....
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!”...