by Jodie Barrett | Sep 19, 2016 | contentment, difficult circumstances, encouarage, featured, focus, Uncategorized
The sun was shining and the dark clouds were forming. The sky looked at odds and off I went to walk the dog. Surely I can get this walk in before any rain falls. And then it hit me. Not the raindrops. The proverbial thought of the day. When we see darkness looming we...
by Donna Fender | Sep 14, 2016 | featured, Uncategorized
As we sat in a circle surrounded by a beautiful group of women, the familiar ring of heartbreak and sadness rang out. Cancer is running rampant, death is prevalent, children need prayer, and marriages are being challenged. All that is wrong with the world seemed to...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 29, 2016 | featured, Fresh and Focused, Uncategorized
Boy did it smell bad. Stink, stank, stunk! But boy, it was pretty. I walked into the freshly painted area. My nose alerted me before I was even within viewing distance; somewhere, there had to be fresh paint! You know that smell. The kind that makes you want to turn...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 23, 2016 | burdens, difficult circumstances, disappointment, encouragement, featured, Uncategorized
When conversations start with, “I need to talk you about something”, uggh! I heard the words and it felt like I fell flat on my face! Processing words that hurt can be hard especially when they come out of nowhere and are completely unexpected. With all...
by Jodie Barrett | Aug 9, 2016 | assurance, bad day, difficult circumstances, encouragement, featured, Uncategorized
The slow climb to the top of the hill just before the giant drop that sends you stomach to your knees and makes your heart drop was bad enough on every rollercoaster ride I’ve ever been brave enough to endure. Then there was the flip! The giant upside down flip...
by Donna Fender | Jul 27, 2016 | blessings, featured, joy, living for Christ, love, Suzie Eller, Uncategorized, Worship
He came to me quietly. “Do you think some of that voodoo tape would help?” Why yes, yes I do. Don’t freak out. I am a physical therapist and kinesiotape is a tool we use to assist with pain when warranted. I quietly told him where to place the tape...