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Hey there! I’m Jodie, and I’m so 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 why we can live lives marked by grace, purpose, and joy. He’s pretty amazing, and nothing makes me happier than getting to talk about Him with friends like you! Read More

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Kids paper cut-outs

Pray that Your Kids Get Caught

April 9, 2021

Chuck Colson quote

Why Believe?

April 4, 2021

God delights in those who tell the truth

When teens don’t tell the truth

March 5, 2021

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The Egg, the Bunny, and the Boat. #EasterTraditio

The Egg, the Bunny, and the Boat.
#EasterTraditions #Family #TheDogs 😂
📷 @bob_tata_

(When we pulled that increasingly janky old egg out of the garage this year, all I could think was how happy I am that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. #HeisRisen 😊)

Chuck Colson was one of the smartest, kindest, mos

Chuck Colson was one of the smartest, kindest, most humble men I have ever met. Here’s what he said about the Resurrection:

"I know the Resurrection is a fact, and Watergate proved it to me. How? Because 12 men testified they had seen Jesus raised from the dead, then they proclaimed that truth for 40 years, never once denying it. Every one was beaten, tortured, stoned and put in prison. They would not have endured that if it weren't true. Watergate embroiled 12 of the most powerful men in the world - and they couldn't keep a lie for three weeks. You're telling me 12 apostles could keep a lie for 40 years? Absolutely impossible.”

For more on Colson’s story, plus four reasons why you can confidently believe, as he did, that Jesus really did rise from the dead, click the link in my bio and head to the blog.

#HeisRisen #HappyEaster #Believe

WINNER of the Easter Basket BOOK GIVEAWAY is @nata

WINNER of the Easter Basket BOOK GIVEAWAY is @nataliehowsonprice! 🌸🐣📚
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This is my favorite giveaway of the year cuz you get the WHOLE BUNDLE & there’s something ➡️ for everyone:

- The Jesus Story Book Bible by @sallylloydjones (Noah’s Fav!)
- The Women of Easter by @lizcurtishiggs2 (my current read 💕)
- How a Man Prays for His Family by John W. Yates II (Noah’s Dad is getting this one in his basket! 🤫)
- When Parenting Isn’t Perfect (is it ever?) by @focusonthefamily Jim Daly
- Make Their Day 🎉 by @karenehman
- and Praying the Scriptures for Your Children by me! 😊
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Just tag a friend (maybe someone you’ll share with if you win? 😉) or drop a comment below - winner chosen THIS SUNDAY so we can get the books to you by #Easter!
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#bookgiveaway #giveaway #tagafriend #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #goodreads #bookstagram #family #parenting #familylife #prayer #pray #encouragement #baby #babygirl #babyNoah #granddaughter #Thankyou @hillaryblakeley 💕

When the little vacay you tack on to a work retrea

When the little vacay you tack on to a work retreat just happens to be at the EXACT same spot where your almost-son-in-law is traveling for his job, all you can do is say “Mahalo, God.” 🌴 #Hawaii

People sometimes tell me that they don’t feel li

People sometimes tell me that they don’t feel like they sound “good enough” or “holy enough” when they pray, or they worry that they are not doing it “right.”
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Whelp, can I just say that I have heard a LOT of good prayers and been around a lot of folks we might think of as “prayer warriors,” and prayers don’t get much better than this one: “Lord, help me!”
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Not only is this prayer a simple-but-powerful request, but because it starts with “Lord” it begins with praise, an acknowledgement of God’s sovereignty and power. It’s a reminder that He is God - and we are not - which is a great way to begin any prayer.
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Plus, when you pray “Lord, help me!”, you are actually praying the Scriptures. 😉 You are borrowing from King David (Psalm 70:1), the Canaanite mother (Matthew 15:25), and the father of the demon-possessed boy (Mark 9:24).
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So don’t hold back for fear that you won’t get it right. Just tell God what you need - what you’re afraid of, what you worry about, where you think you’re not up to the job - and ask him for help.
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You are so very loved.
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#prayingthescriptures #pray #helpme #encouragement #justdoit #prayer #godhelpme #lordhelpme #godisgood #praiseGod #dontholdback

Audio Guy: How do you do that? Me: Do what? Audio

Audio Guy: How do you do that?
Me: Do what?
Audio Guy: Talk for FOUR HOURS straight, three days running?
Me: .... um, practice?
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Spent the week recording the audio book for ➡️ “Praying the Scriptures for Your LIFE” - releasing June 8! (Available for pre-order now; link in bio!)
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#runningoncoffeeandjesus #prayingthescriptures #prayabouteverything #newbook #audiobook
@rbtberndt knows I can #talkfordays

WONDERFUL Weekend taping shows, hiking in the snow

WONDERFUL Weekend taping shows, hiking in the snow, and enjoying time with my man! ❄️❤️
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#prayingthescriptures #focusonthefamily #hiking #mtcutler #nohikingboots #broadmoor #colorado #GoHoos #EverySnowyMountainHasASunnySide 😊

Praying this one over my crew today...it’s part

Praying this one over my crew today...it’s part of a set of 12 tiny “Dashboard Prayers” you can download at JodieBerndt.com.
(And it’s Day 3 on the printable prayer calendar for our Teens!)
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#friendship #prayer #prayingthescriptures #prayercards #prayeroftheday #teens #teenagers #printables #free #download

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