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 | Nov 4, 2014 | blessings, Fall Session, featured, God's word, listen, overflowing, Thanksgiving, Treasures, Uncategorized
When my children were little I loved planning their birthday parties. I enjoyed thinking about their favorite things and creating a “theme” and plotting out the decorations and food to coordinate. We had cowboy parties, farm parties, princess parties and...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 30, 2014 | choices, Fall Session, featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, overwhelmed, Uncategorized
It is coming quickly. The time of year when I find it necessary to purge toys from my kids rooms, in order to make room for new ones. Now, the actual purging must be done in secret…but it brings much peace to this momma’s heart to not have to jam one more...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 28, 2014 | Fall Session, family, featured, Hospitality, living for Christ, love, Uncategorized
In just a few days we have an opportunity. A grand opportunity! Door bells will ring and strangers will be standing on the other side waiting. They are waiting for a “treat”. In just a few days we have an opportunity. It’s dressed up as Halloween....
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 24, 2014 | blessings, Fall Session, family, featured, fellowship, God's word, joy, Joy in the laundry, Suzie Eller, Uncategorized
We are so excited to be teaming up with two fabulous blogs today! So go ahead pull up a chair and pour your favorite drink, grab a bible and join in today and over the weekend! First, pop over to www.doaheadwoman.com and meet Cindy! She is so much fun and we love her...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 20, 2014 | be still, Fall Session, featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, listen, Uncategorized
And there I was on the verge of a frazzled breakdown. On the very day that I was determined to rest. Right after I asked God to unrush me. I was about to make my to-do list a mile long and God intervened. Let me explain. I’ve been battling shoulder, neck...
