by Donna Fender | Oct 26, 2014 | assurance, Beautiful, featured, Uncategorized
Dolly Parton wrote a song many years ago called “The Coat of Many Colours”. The song tells of how Parton’s mother stitched together a coat for her daughter out of rags given to the family. As she sewed, she told her child the Biblical story of...
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 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 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 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...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 20, 2014 | challenges, featured, Keeping It Real Challenges, Uncategorized
Week 8! Each time you decide to take the challenge make certain to wipe the slate clean of any areas from the previous week that you feel you did not go well. Each day is a new day and approaching the day without worry of past disappointments will help move you...