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Hey there! I’m Jodie, and I’m glad you’re here. I’m a wife, a mom, and a writer who thinks God is infinitely tender, infinitely strong, and infinitely the reason we can lives marked grace, purpose, and joy. He’s pretty amazing, and nothing make happier to talk about him with friends like you! Read More

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Back-to-school printable

Back-to-School Prayers (with a free printable)

September 10, 2021

Watchman Nee - Lay the Track

Lay the track (and look for God’s power!)

September 3, 2021

Summer Reading in the beach bag

Summer Reading: What’s in YOUR beach bag?

August 13, 2021

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36 years ago, @rbtberndt and I said “I do” - h

36 years ago, @rbtberndt and I said “I do” - having pretty much NO IDEA what that meant. Last night 👉 we went out to dinner, and when we overheard the couple at the next table say it was THEIR anniversary too, we had to butt in.
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“How many years?” we asked.
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“One,” they beamed. And then, when they realized we were celebrating (the restaurant gave both tables a complimentary dessert with a chocolate “Happy Anniversary” sign 😉), they asked how many years we had logged.
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“Thirty-six.”
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Their smiles faded a bit, like maybe they couldn’t figure out how someone who’d been married that long wasn’t dead.
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“What’s your secret?” the guy asked.
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I let Robbie field that one.
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“Years ago,” he said, “we heard @drtonyevans say that he and his wife competed to try to ‘out-serve’ one another. We try to do that.”
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I remember Dr. Evans laughing about how mad he would get when he’d fall behind, and how he’d dream up new ways to be helpful and kind so he could catch up to his wife.
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I thought he was being funny but now, after 3+ decades in the game, I know exactly how Dr. Evans felt. I will NEVER out-serve my husband…but golly. It sure is fun to try! 🥰
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What about you? If you’ve made it past the “7-year itch” (is that still a thing?), what’s your glue? Do tell… ❤️
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#HappyAnniversary #ServeOneAnother #marriagegoals

Just popping in here on behalf of @rbtberndt + @jo

Just popping in here on behalf of @rbtberndt + @jodie_berndt to wish everyone a HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY! ☺️

“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. 🙌
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“He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children.
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“Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.” (Psalm 78:4-7 … a pretty great promise.)
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#grandparentsday #prayingthescriptures #trustgod #grandkids

Back-to-School prayers on the blog! Keep ‘em han

Back-to-School prayers on the blog! Keep ‘em handy on your phone, or print ‘em to pray for your kids, your grandkids, your neighbors’ kids, MY kids… 😉
(Link in bio)
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#prayer #backtoschool #printable #freedownload #prayingthescriptures

Feeling weary or burdened this Labor Day? Maybe it

Feeling weary or burdened this Labor Day? Maybe it’s the pressure of your job. Maybe it’s the sometimes-heavy joy of caring for your family. Maybe it’s just…the weight of the world.
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Whatever it is, Jesus says “Come.” That’s not so much a command as it is an invitation—one he offers today and always.
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And if you don’t know how to take Jesus up on his offer—how to exchange the burden you carry for the soul-rest that he gives—that’s okay. He’ll help you make the trade. The only thing you need to do is come. 💕
#LaborDay #Rest #prayingthescriptures

“Our prayers lay the track down which God’s po

“Our prayers lay the track down which God’s power can come. Like a mighty locomotive, his power is irresistible, but it cannot reach us without rails.”
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That’s Watchman Nee, a Chinese church leader who was tortured and imprisoned for his faith. I love his time-tested perspective, and I’m talking about what happens when we partner with God, through our prayers, to release his provision. (Blog link in bio 👆)
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#prayer #immeasurablymore #prayingthescriptures

This year, as we celebrate National Dog Day, may w

This year, as we celebrate National Dog Day, may we all be “generous and willing to share” and “completely humble, gentle, and patient, bearing with one another in love” (1 Timothy 6:18 & Ephesians 4:2) 🥰
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#NationalDogDay #PrayingtheScriptures #MinnieandNoah

GIVEAWAY TIME! 👏 September can be kind of stres

GIVEAWAY TIME! 👏 September can be kind of stressful. School starts, church programs ramp up, and even the email inbox can start to feel like a pair of pants that fit just fine in July but don’t anymore. It’s all just a little bit...tight.
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Which is why I’m partnering with my friend Anne Neilson (@anneneilsonhome ) to get you in BACK-TO-SCHOOL shape with goodies designed to invigorate and inspire all year long.

Here’s what’s in the bundle:

💕 ANGELS: Devotions and Art to Encourage, Refresh, and Inspire. (40 reflections on topics like love, abundance, surrender, and rest...plus exquisite angel paintings on every page)

💕 ANGELS in Our Midst. (Anne’s first book is my coffee table favorite - it features beautiful paintings, captivating stories, and LOTS of Bible verses)

💕 SIMPLY SERENE candle. (There are candles, and then there are CANDLES. This one smells even better than it looks, and it comes with Anne’s signature matchbook. Perfect for gifting...but you’ll want to keep it for yourself. 😉 )

💕 PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES FOR YOUR LIFE (Because be honest. If you wrote a book, wouldn’t YOU want it to be friends with Anne Neilson’s stuff???)
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Here’s how to enter:
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Be sure you’re following @anneneilsonhome and @jodie_berndt. Tag three friends who need to be encouraged, refreshed, and inspired.
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Easy, right? We’ll pick TWO winners - each one gets the whole bundle! - and announce them on my Stories on Monday, 8/30. (U.S. residents only, please.)
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#Giveaway #Angels #backtoschool

NOTE CORRECTED DATE: Thursday, September 9th! . No

NOTE CORRECTED DATE: Thursday, September 9th!
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Not in the Virginia Beach area? No worries! You can watch my IG Live with @momsinprayer president Sally Burke on September 2. 🙌🙌

And if you want to pray with other moms this year but you don’t have a group, PLEASE reach out to @momsinprayer and get connected. All you need is ONE other mom to make AMAZING things happen! God is the God of “immeasurably more”! (Eph. 3:20)

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