by Jodie Barrett | Sep 22, 2015 | blessings, encouragement, Fall Session 2015 Sweet, family, featured, God's presence, Keeping it real in the chaos, prayer, Uncategorized
Sweet laundry! What? You girls know that I find joy in the laundry. Haven’t I rubbed off on you like a soft dryer sheet yet? This morning started early. The sun wasn’t up but the cat was! She’s a good cat. She comes into our bedroom and waits...
by Jodie Barrett | Sep 8, 2015 | challenge, encouragement, Fall Session 2015 Sweet, featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, peace, Uncategorized
Clutter. For as much as I try, I can not clear the clutter. It’s at the back door. It’s on my desk. My closets collect it weekly. My brain is even overflowing with clutter! And for some reason when the seasons begin to change my heart begins to race with...
by Jodie Barrett | May 8, 2015 | expectations, family, fear, featured, friendship, Keeping it real in the chaos, living for Christ, Mentors, Uncategorized
At 23 I became a mom! One of the sweetest moments of my life! And I was going to be the best mom ever! I failed at that about 2 weeks into motherhood. Failed is such a harsh word, but that’s what I’ve felt a time or two in this whole role of mother....
by Jodie Barrett | Apr 14, 2015 | featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, Shut-up, Uncategorized
When Justin was called into full time ministry, I apologized to him. I told him that I was sorry right from the beginning because if he ever lost his job it would be because I had put my foot in my mouth! (It’s ok to laugh – it is suppose to be joke!) But...
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 | Nov 24, 2014 | blessings, challenge, Fall Session, featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, Open Hearts and Homes for Christmas, peace, Uncategorized
Wow! Where have the last three months gone? It seems just like yesterday we started our Keeping It Real in the Chaos session! How are you doing with that? Are you keeping time with GOD REAL? Are you able to find Him in the piles of laundry; the endless carpool lines;...