by Jodie Barrett | Dec 29, 2015 | blessings, featured, God's word, new year, Suzie Eller, Sweet to the Soul, Treasures, Uncategorized
So many things are passing through my thoughts as we approach 2016. Get ready for a little rambling! The last week of the year is often spent in reflection of how the last twelve months have passed so quickly and pondering all the blessings as the year slips through...
by Donna Fender | Aug 26, 2015 | be still, blessings, contentment, family, featured, rest, Treasures, Uncategorized
This has been a BIG week in the Fender household. Cailee started middle school. Austin started third grade. And Sara started kindergarten. They are growing so quickly. Where has the time gone? Time slow down. In the past I have wished for time to almost stop. I wanted...
by Jodie Barrett | May 10, 2015 | daughters, disciples, encouragement, featured, friendship, Heart Sisters, love, Mentors, seeds, Shine, Titus 2, Treasures, Uncategorized
She taught me how to wash dishes. I couldn’t wait. From where I was standing on that big chair I had climbed on I could see the backyard. It was the place I was normally found where I would run and play with my brother and sister. But that moment I didn’t...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 4, 2014 | blessings, Fall Session, featured, God's word, listen, overflowing, Thanksgiving, Treasures, Uncategorized
When my children were little I loved planning their birthday parties. I enjoyed thinking about their favorite things and creating a “theme” and plotting out the decorations and food to coordinate. We had cowboy parties, farm parties, princess parties and...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 17, 2014 | blessings, encouragement, Fall Session, family, featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, Suzie Eller, Treasures, Uncategorized
Sweet momma’s everywhere this post is just for you! It’s a little longer than normal, so pour a cup of coffee and enjoy! Life with babies is chaotic. Life with toddlers is chaotic. Life with children is chaotic. Life with teenagers is chaotic. For those...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 9, 2014 | encouragement, Fall Session, featured, God's word, Treasures, Uncategorized
Yesterday I shared my love for definitive words in scripture. Words like always, forever, everlasting. They stand out and speak load and clear! Another type of words I look for are small words with big impact. They don’t always stand out so easily but when I...