by Jodie Barrett | Dec 22, 2015 | assurance, be still, Christmas, family, featured, God's prompting, Jesus birth, Uncategorized, Understanding
Remember this. Driving to church Sunday I was filled with strong emotion for a very dear family and I heard the Lord whisper. “Remember that day, but also remember this.” Knowing that one year ago a young life ended tragically my mind was with a special...
by Jodie Barrett | Sep 22, 2015 | blessings, encouragement, Fall Session 2015 Sweet, family, featured, God's presence, Keeping it real in the chaos, prayer, Uncategorized
Sweet laundry! What? You girls know that I find joy in the laundry. Haven’t I rubbed off on you like a soft dryer sheet yet? This morning started early. The sun wasn’t up but the cat was! She’s a good cat. She comes into our bedroom and waits...
by Donna Fender | Aug 26, 2015 | be still, blessings, contentment, family, featured, rest, Treasures, Uncategorized
This has been a BIG week in the Fender household. Cailee started middle school. Austin started third grade. And Sara started kindergarten. They are growing so quickly. Where has the time gone? Time slow down. In the past I have wished for time to almost stop. I wanted...
by Jodie Barrett | May 8, 2015 | expectations, family, fear, featured, friendship, Keeping it real in the chaos, living for Christ, Mentors, Uncategorized
At 23 I became a mom! One of the sweetest moments of my life! And I was going to be the best mom ever! I failed at that about 2 weeks into motherhood. Failed is such a harsh word, but that’s what I’ve felt a time or two in this whole role of mother....
by Jodie Barrett | Jan 16, 2015 | choices, daughters, difficult circumstances, family, featured, God's prompting, God's word, healing, Pain, prayer, salvation, Uncategorized, Winter Session 2015
I love my name. I will never forget the first time I heard it. Really heard it. He whispered it to me at the altar that day. It fell upon my ears like a sweet ocean breeze. Warm and fragrant. It is the second most beautiful name I know. He called me...
by Jodie Barrett | Jan 9, 2015 | family, featured, Uncategorized, Winter Session 2015
Luke 18:17 “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God,like a little child will not enter it” Among the many people in my life who have taught me how to love, my children rank the highest. From the time they took...