by Jodie Barrett | Dec 29, 2015 | blessings, featured, God's word, new year, Suzie Eller, Sweet to the Soul, Treasures, Uncategorized
So many things are passing through my thoughts as we approach 2016. Get ready for a little rambling! The last week of the year is often spent in reflection of how the last twelve months have passed so quickly and pondering all the blessings as the year slips through...
by Jodie Barrett | Dec 26, 2015 | featured, Uncategorized
Sitting with a second cup of warm coffee, watching my favorite cooking channel on the day after Christmas. Damp hair tops my head and leftovers fill my tummy after my day after Christmas walk. Emotions were high as my feet hit the pavement this morning. God and I had...
by Donna Fender | Dec 23, 2015 | featured, Uncategorized
Christmas is quickly approaching and the excitement is building in the Fender household. We were blessed to be able to celebrate Christmas with my brother and his family yesterday which only led to even more anticipation among my kids. My sweet Sara was even up...
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 | Dec 11, 2015 | Christmas, encouarage, encouragement, featured, Friends of Jesus, friendship, joy, living for Christ, Uncategorized
This is our final post in our series “Gifts of Friendship”! It’s been a joy to share gift ideas that can be freely given or given with little expense that share the love of Christ with our friends. We are so thankful to Karen Kingsbury and the...
by Jodie Barrett | Dec 9, 2015 | featured, Uncategorized
We are not alone In our struggles. In our fears. In our emptiness. But we put on brave faces and badges of honor and run races that leave us breathless and depleted all in the name of what? To be strong? To be well put together? To be someone’s everything? To...
