by Jodie Barrett | Apr 3, 2015 | assurance, blessings, featured, Jesus, living for Christ, sacrifice, Uncategorized
Good Friday. My heart is quiet. A tear slipping occasionally. Just yesterday I read the scriptures of the last supper taken in the upper room. Jesus and His disciples. All of the them. Even the one who would betray Him. As I sit here today, just a few hours...
by Jodie Barrett | Mar 18, 2015 | blessings, contentment, encouragement, featured, Jesus, Uncategorized
It’s official! Yes! I have decided! There is no turning back after I type these words… I am PERFECTLY IMPERFECT! Yep, that’s right. PREFECTLY IMPERFECT! And wow, what a relief! This is coming from the girl that made a confession several months ago,...
by Jodie Barrett | Mar 14, 2015 | Beautiful, contentment, Faithfulness, featured, Grace, happiness, Hope, Jesus, Keeping it real in the chaos, love, Marriage, prayer, Uncategorized, Winter Session 2015
My sister is getting married!!!!! My precious sister, I am praying for you. Your special day is just 8 days away! If I close my eyes really tight I can imagine how radiant you will look in your wedding gown and how proud Dad will be walking you down the aisle....
by Jodie Barrett | Dec 23, 2014 | Christmas, difficult circumstances, encouragement, family, featured, Jesus, joy, overwhelmed, prayer, salvation, Uncategorized
Preparing my heart for Christmas has been a journey of valleys and mountains this year. Each day it seems I have been faced with moments of joy and moments of pain. Many times the two have collided into one another leaving me breathless. The most recent occurrence of...
by Jodie Barrett | Dec 17, 2014 | Christmas, featured, Jesus, Open Hearts and Homes for Christmas, Uncategorized
Here we are less than 10 days from Christmas, sharing open hearts and homes. I must admit that this year has seemed a bit fast! I am not certain if that means I’m getting older or if that means anything at all! But what I do know is that God has our days in His...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 12, 2014 | comparison, contentment, disappointment, encouragement, expectations, Faithfulness, Fall Session, featured, Jesus, Keeping it real in the chaos, prayer, Uncategorized
Sharing this post again today as I pick up a copy of Holley Gerth’s new book! Today Holley asked the question, “Where do you think pressure to be perfect comes from and what can we do about it”? My pressure comes...
