by Barb Roose | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Recently I have been working through Melissa Spoelstra’s bible study “Jeremiah,” The other day during one of our weekly...
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 | Nov 27, 2018 | Christian Living/Discipleship, Women's Topics
For years, my former pastor and boss encouraged our staff team to participate in an overseas missions trip. Not only would we receive our regular pay while we were gone, but we’d also receive an additional day off to rest when we returned. Sweet deal, right?! But,...
by Barb Roose | Nov 13, 2018 | Women's Topics
It was the middle of the night. I took five steps across the hardwood floor as quietly as I could, hoping not to jam my toes on the corner of dresser. When I took those five steps, I stopped and turned. Then, I padded five steps back in the other direction, quietly...