by Donna Fender | Sep 13, 2014 | featured, Uncategorized
I am tired. Mostly emotionally, but as I laid down yesterday afternoon and fell into a deep sleep, I realized how physically tired I am as well. And when you are tired, making decisions can become somewhat tricky….and you can possibly do and say things that you...
by Jodie Barrett | Sep 12, 2014 | Fall Session, featured, Jesus, salvation, surrender, Uncategorized
These spotted green apples drew me nearer to the cross. (Yes, these apples. They are mine.) I stood in my kitchen debating if I could really transform these spotted apples into something edible. From the outside they lacked promise. (I hold the promise~ just share my...
by Jodie Barrett | Sep 11, 2014 | difficult circumstances, encouarage, featured, freedom, God's presence, Hope, sacrifice, Uncategorized
My eyes were still sticky, my coffee just brewed and waiting and I bowed my head to pause. To Remember. To offer thanksgiving. To ask for comfort. To seek peace. To thank my hope. I lifted my head and opened my eyes and He spoke. God spoke to my heart through...
by Jodie Barrett | Sep 10, 2014 | choices, cooking, Fall Session, featured, Keeping It Real Challenges, Keeping it real in the chaos, Uncategorized
Sunday afternoon we pulled out of the church parking lot and then came the question…what are we doing for lunch? Now I wish I could say I had a great healthy meal planned out and on the stove ready to be served to my family but alas, I can not. And its quite...
by Jodie Barrett | Sep 9, 2014 | blessings, choices, encouragement, Fall Session, featured, God's prompting, God's word, Keeping it real in the chaos, The best yes, Treasures, Uncategorized
Last night we gathered to study God’s Word! It was time for a Pop Up Patio bible study! And for those who live near, yes, it was raining…so we popped into the dining room! A few months ago I was struggling. I had a heart’s desire to do bible study...
by Jodie Barrett | Sep 7, 2014 | challenges, featured, Keeping It Real Challenges, Uncategorized
We are in week 2 of our Keeping it Real in the Chaos Challenge! If you missed week one it’s ok to jump in NOW! Each week contains a fitness, a nutrition and a scripture challenge to keep us focused on strengthening our faith and fitness walk! Fitness: Take the...
