by Jodie Barrett | Nov 12, 2014 | comparison, contentment, disappointment, encouragement, expectations, Faithfulness, Fall Session, featured, Jesus, Keeping it real in the chaos, prayer, Uncategorized
Sharing this post again today as I pick up a copy of Holley Gerth’s new book! Today Holley asked the question, “Where do you think pressure to be perfect comes from and what can we do about it”? My pressure comes...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 7, 2014 | blessings, difficult circumstances, disappointment, encouragement, Fall Session, family, featured, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
The month of November. It brings with it so many wonderful things! Cooler temperatures. Harvest time. Hunting season. Beautiful colors. Brilliant moons. Shrimp and grits for Thanksgiving! Why have turkey when you can have shrimp? And for my family, November brings...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 26, 2014 | difficult circumstances, encouragement, featured, God's word, trust, Uncategorized
Sometime we just have to hold on! This past week was one of those weeks. News came of tragedy and my heart sank. It even felt like it stopped a moment as I ached inside. My mind raced with questions and thoughts and in an instance I knew I had to hold onto what I...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 22, 2014 | blessings, burdens, difficult circumstances, encouragement, Faithfulness, featured, God's presence, God's word, seeking God, Uncategorized
It’s a fact. I don’t watch the news very often. I only skim a newspaper and rarely do I get caught up in the “hot topics” that surface on the web. But I do stay in touch enough to know that there is turmoil, sickness, anger, death and tragedy...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 17, 2014 | blessings, encouragement, Fall Session, family, featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, Suzie Eller, Treasures, Uncategorized
Sweet momma’s everywhere this post is just for you! It’s a little longer than normal, so pour a cup of coffee and enjoy! Life with babies is chaotic. Life with toddlers is chaotic. Life with children is chaotic. Life with teenagers is chaotic. For those...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 16, 2014 | choices, encouragement, Fall Session, featured, Nutrition, testimony, Uncategorized
There I am working out on the second row of a morning Faithfully Fit class. I used to always be at the front teaching, but God sent blessings in the form of willing instructors to assist with morning classes! Back to the second row! I’m right there doing knee...
