by Jodie Barrett | Nov 1, 2017 | Aware and Grateful, Everyday Thanksgiving, grateful, Sweet to the Soul, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
The crowds encircled Jesus everywhere He went. Many had seen and heard of the One who was able to heal the lepers and cast out demons. In Luke 5 we find Jesus teaching (vs 17), surrounded by the Pharisees and teachers that had come from all around and “the Lord’s...
by Jodie Barrett | Feb 22, 2017 | blessings, celebrations, encouragement, featured, Forgiveness, free, God's presence, God's word, grateful
February. It’s the shortest month and at my house it’s filled with several celebrations. There is Valentines Day, my daughter’s birthday, and her grandmother’s birthday. And this February there was another celebration. The celebration of...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 22, 2016 | blessings, celebrations, encouragement, featured, grateful, Uncategorized
Grasping hands, we stand in a circle and she says, “Share one thing you are thankful for” and silence fills the room. It’s Thanksgiving Day and we have all gathered to feast, hunt, fellowship, read the sales papers, watch the parade, and yes, give thanks. But every...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 9, 2016 | encouragement, featured, grateful, Uncategorized
There are several reminders of my granny around my home; little gifts she gave me over the years. I would trade all the gifts I can touch from my granny to just sit with her for a little while and experience all that she was to me. She was kind. She was loving. She...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 1, 2016 | blessings, encouragement, featured, focus, grateful, Joy Dare, Uncategorized
Yesterday I fell and hit my head hard on a door frame. I sat on the floor, holding my head, feeling the knot developing, and I didn’t know whether to laugh, cry, or both. After collecting myself and telling the dog, the cause of my fall, who was king of the...