by Jodie Barrett | Nov 26, 2014 | blessings, difficult circumstances, encouragement, Fall Session, featured, joy, overflowing, Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving! Well almost, or already, depending when you read this post! I wasn’t planning to post anymore this week, but God is putting praise in my heart that I just want to share! It started this past weekend and it keeps bubbling over. Popping up,...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 24, 2014 | blessings, challenge, Fall Session, featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, Open Hearts and Homes for Christmas, peace, Uncategorized
Wow! Where have the last three months gone? It seems just like yesterday we started our Keeping It Real in the Chaos session! How are you doing with that? Are you keeping time with GOD REAL? Are you able to find Him in the piles of laundry; the endless carpool lines;...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 19, 2014 | challenge, difficult circumstances, encouragement, Faithfulness, Fall Session, featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, overflowing, Uncategorized
Recent pain has been causing me an issue. That’s right PAIN. I try not to talk about it all the time, but it hurts almost all the time. For over 6 weeks now I have been dealing with pain in my right shoulder and sometimes my left shoulder has sympathy pain just...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 14, 2014 | be still, blessings, contentment, Fall Session, featured, God's presence, listen, rest, Uncategorized
I was driving to work, as usual. And He whispered. I saw a familiar sign declaring the town name. And He whispered. The fall foliage was bright and bountiful. My heart was full of joy. My tummy full of a warm breakfast shared with a daughter. And He whispered. He...
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 11, 2014 | blessings, Fall Session, featured, seek, seeking God, strength, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
It may not always be possible for you to Pop Up at my house when a bible study time presents itself…but you can always pop over to the blog for a recap! And when we see your heart has been here we add you to a special list. The “Forever FF girl”...