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...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 11, 2014 | blessings, Fall Session, featured, seek, seeking God, strength, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
It may not always be possible for you to Pop Up at my house when a bible study time presents itself…but you can always pop over to the blog for a recap! And when we see your heart has been here we add you to a special list. The “Forever FF girl”...
by Jodie Barrett | Nov 7, 2014 | blessings, difficult circumstances, disappointment, encouragement, Fall Session, family, featured, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
The month of November. It brings with it so many wonderful things! Cooler temperatures. Harvest time. Hunting season. Beautiful colors. Brilliant moons. Shrimp and grits for Thanksgiving! Why have turkey when you can have shrimp? And for my family, November brings...
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 31, 2014 | difficult circumstances, Faith, fear, featured, God's presence, peace, prayer, Suzie Eller, Uncategorized
That night I didn’t even know I needed to be brave. Crouched on the floor of my son’s bedroom floor, down on my knees, nine months pregnant, prayers and tears pouring. I didn’t know what I needed, but God did. I had just stepped into my son’s...
by Jodie Barrett | Oct 30, 2014 | choices, Fall Session, featured, Keeping it real in the chaos, overwhelmed, Uncategorized
It is coming quickly. The time of year when I find it necessary to purge toys from my kids rooms, in order to make room for new ones. Now, the actual purging must be done in secret…but it brings much peace to this momma’s heart to not have to jam one more...
