by Barb Roose | Apr 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you struggle with letting go of old, ugly or ill-fitting clothes? Join me for a great time with friend and Fashion Meets Faith President, Shari Braendel. Shari will talk about why we struggle to let go of our clothes and give you practical advice and next steps to...
by Barb Roose | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
There’s no better time than now to tackle some of those “to-do’s” that you’ve been to busy to do. But, how do you get things done during the #coronavirus crisis when you’re trying not to worry too much? I had a great chat with...
by Barb Roose | Mar 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Look around your life. I know, it could be pretty chaotic right now. But look again and let the moment freeze in front of you. For today: Do you have food? ✅ Do you have a roof over your head?✅ Are you breathing?✅ If you’ve got these three things, you’ve got what you...
by Barb Roose | Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
My middle daughter, Sami, called me today because she was feeling embarrassed. She’s been laid off from her job and her wonderful boss is trying to help her find a temporary position. However, Sami doesn’t drive and she walked to work. Any temporary job would be...
by Barb Roose | Mar 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Working at home for the first time during COVID-19? Welcome to this new way of life. As a former office dweller, I remember that first day when I didn’t have to go to the office. It was exciting, but I made some rookie mistakes that I want to warn you about. 1️⃣ Leave...
by Barb Roose | Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
What’s happening in our world is unprecendented in our life time. While we’ve faced other difficulties like the September 11th attacks, various wars, swine/bird flu and others, the widespread coronavirus brings with it tremendous uncertainity. You...
by Barb Roose | Feb 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
On the warm summer day that young Cherise married her husband, she never thought that her marriage would end. Life wasn’t perfect, but they laughed together every day and loved each other through mistakes. As Cherise looks back, she couldn’t put her...
by Barb Roose | Feb 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tears streamed down my cheeks as I sat across a long-time beloved family member. I poured out my heart over the spiraling addiction crisis ripping our family and my marriage apart. As one who’d walked for decades in the same situation, she sat and listened. I...
by Barb Roose | Feb 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, the stage production of Phantom of the Opera opened for a brief run in my community. I didn’t think much of it, but my youngest daughter was over the moon. A high school student at the time, she loved the songs and the story of the beloved production....
by Barb Roose | Jan 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
The following post is raw, honest and might be a trigger for some and offensive to others. But, I know without a doubt that what the author shares is the untold story of countless numbers of Christian women who haven’t felt safe sharing their experience. We are...
by Barb Roose | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s always cool to see when God drops you into someone’s life for a moment and for a reason…Today, I met Katheryne when I checked into my new hotel in Houston. I’ve been in Texas for five days for a retreat and I arranged to stay an extra day to catch up on...