by Jodie Barrett | Jan 2, 2017 | clean hearts and homes, encouragement, featured, God's prompting, God's word, new year, Uncategorized
It’s no secret! Donna and I like alliterations. May be we like them to a fault. One weary night before New Years we had a little planning session and we invented a new word. RENEW-alution. Don’t worry, Webster hasn’t returned our calls. It...
by Jodie Barrett | Dec 27, 2016 | Christmas, featured, God's presence, God's prompting, God's word, new year, seeking God, Uncategorized
It’s beautiful! A beautiful mess indeed. The glitter that is scattered on the floor and stuck to my face from the presents opened. The presence of others is beautiful. It’s beautiful! A beautiful mess indeed. The joy that has come from rejoicing over the...
by Jodie Barrett | Jul 13, 2016 | Bible Study, encouragement, Faithfulness, featured, God's prompting, Suzie Eller, Uncategorized
At least twice in the last month God has been faithful to show me that when I follow beautiful things happen! Miracles! Recently, I stepped onto the grounds of a familiar place. I knew immediately that I had to repent. You see, God had asked me several times, over...
by Jodie Barrett | May 25, 2016 | choices, difficult circumstances, encouragement, featured, God's prompting, Let's be women who, living for Christ, Uncategorized
Standing there looking in the mirror it dawned on me. Well, really, the Spirit was speaking to me. “Jodie, you’re getting ready for the your day. Are you putting on all the right stuff?” Deodorant for when I sweat. Check! Blush to perk up my cheeks....
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 | Nov 11, 2015 | difficult circumstances, encouragement, Faithfulness, featured, Friends of Jesus, God's presence, God's prompting, Jesus, Uncategorized
Rushed and distracted, I didn’t even hear what He said. Can you relate? You are running here and there taking care of the to do list and that’s all that is getting your time and attention. And those you are “to doing” for you don’t even...
