by Barb Roose | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Where is God in the middle of our suffering? How can we come to grips with the goodness of God when so much in life just doesn’t seem to make sense? Join Barb on this new episode of The Better Together Podcast as she speaks with special guest Alexandra V....
by Barb Roose | May 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard the story about my grandmother Magnolia’s blue eyebrows? It’s one of my FAVORITE stories ever! There’s a video below where I share that hysterical story! But, in honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to tell you another story about Grandma Magnolia. Her...
by Barb Roose | Apr 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
I spent much of my growing years wondering how to stay on God’s good side. From the time my mom taught me and the other kids in our Sunday school class about God, heaven, and hell, I became fixated on making sure God knew I was one of the good kids. In my particular...
by Barb Roose | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, you and the girls have got to get away! God gave us friendships to nurture our hearts, minds and souls in a special way that family may not be able to do. Getaways give us an opportunity to see our lives from a fresh perspective. So, when we combine...
by Barb Roose | Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
God doesn’t hate divorced people! However, if you’ve gone through divorce, you may have been left with the impression that He does. On today’s Better Together podcast, Barb talks with with best-selling author Tracie Miles about her new divorce...
by Barb Roose | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do You Get Mad When a Spiritual Lesson You’ve Already Learned Returns Again?” Welp, turns out that God is leading me through a season in life where I’m learning new lessons about an old struggle. Maybe “lessons” isn’t the right word. Perhaps, it’s more accurate for me...
by Barb Roose | Mar 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Connecting with God doesn’t have to be rigid or just about following a bunch of rules. Today’s conversation is about relaxing our minds and minds and positioning ourselves to see where God is at work and receive what He speaks to us. Join Barb and her...
by Barb Roose | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
It can be easy to just read the Bible as one big storybook without realizing it is filled with diversity and genres that can help us understand it in a much deeper way. Join Barb and author Kristie Anyabwile for an insightful conversation as she shares about her...
by Barb Roose | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
When I was a kid, I learned very quickly to never tell my mom that I was bored. I grew up in a time when boredom was the fastest way to a list of chores. My mom and dad would always tell us to use our imaginations and go make something. Imagination, or the exercise of...
by Barb Roose | Feb 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Few groups in America feel the sting of negative stereotypes more than young, African Americans. Whether it’s assuming that every young, black woman aspires to be in a rap video, or that every young black male is a gang banger or a drug dealer, those stereotypes...
by Barb Roose | Feb 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’m finally watching The Chosen. I know, what’s taken me so long? If you’re not familiar with the television series, it’s based on Jesus’ life and the people who interacted with him. Like any other dramatized depiction of the scriptures, The Chosen isn’t trying to be...
by Barb Roose | Feb 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you seen the theatrical release of “Redeeming Love” based on the best-selling book by Francine Rivers? My friend, Elaine and I saw the movie last weekend. If you’ve been on social media, you may have seen a wide range of opinions, out-right enthusiasm, or...
