by Donna Fender | Aug 13, 2014 | blessings, difficult circumstances, featured, happiness, Uncategorized
As I type this blog post, I am waiting for some little girls to arrive to celebrate Cailee’s 11th birthday. It has been a little rushed this year because we have to celebrate early. My hours are changing at work soon and I will be away from home on a daily...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 11, 2014 | featured, Uncategorized
This post is part of Lysa TerKeurst’s “The Best Yes” Blog Tour which I am delighted to be a part of along with many other inspiring bloggers. To learn more and join us, CLICK HERE. Overwhelmed? Typically It takes a lot to overwhelm me. By nature I am a multi-tasking...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 6, 2014 | featured, Proverbs 31 Ministries, self-image, She Speaks 2014, Shut-up, testimony, Uncategorized
It has been about a week and a half since Jodie and I returned from She Speaks and I am still finding it difficult to put into words all that God taught me there. For me, there were times of laughter, times of tears, and times of growth. It was a combination of pure...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 4, 2014 | featured, interwoven, Oneword prayers, She Speaks 2014, Uncategorized
Interwoven. It’s a word that came to me a few days ago as I prayed for women that I have met once and likely will only meet again by chance. But we are interwoven. Interwoven by a great God who created us all. Interwoven by a like desire to share Christ with...
by Jodie Barrett | Jul 29, 2014 | featured, Oneword prayers, overflowing, seeking God, She Speaks 2014, Uncategorized
Powerful. Overwhelming. Beautiful. Breathtaking. Spirit-moving. Challenging. Confirming. Answer to prayer. All of these statements have one thing in common. They each describe my time at She Speaks 2014. Powerful. The more I seek you, The more I find you. Kari...
by Donna Fender | Jul 23, 2014 | Faith, fear, featured, Joseph, Uncategorized
One of our Faithfully Fit ladies gave Jodie and I a gift once…a sign that said this:I have it in my bathroom. I read it when I am brushing my teeth or fixing my hair. But recently, it has become a resounding voice in my head.And then, this morning…God...