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Guys, this week is loaded! From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, scripture takes us on a roller coaster of events, emotions, and encouragement, knowing we’re imperfect humans who can relate all too well to the various people included in this world-changing story. (So this is my shameless plug to go watch The Chosen series onceContinue reading “Holy Week”

Candace Woolard led Holy Barre this morning in Edmond, OK, and I was so grateful to participate and ‘worship it out’ with the full room of beautiful souls. Her words and song playlist were exactly what my heart needed this morning, and I play they bless you as well . . . Every new seasonContinue reading “His Hands Are Bigger”

We’ve likely all heard the phrase ‘feelings are meant to be felt’ or its shorten version ‘feel the feelings.’ Though it seems basic and pretty straightforward, its truth is super powerful. Yet super challenging at the same time. I’m beyond grateful that our gracious God has provided me some safe space to feel the feelingsContinue reading “Create Space, Get Outside, Move BIG!”

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to testContinue reading “Let His Love Burn Bright”

This week’s update is written by Holy Barre Instructor Candace Woolard and begins with content from a previous post in January 2023. Enjoy! But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV Hope you all had a wonderfulContinue reading “God Is Love”

Pour out all your worries and stress upon Him and leave them there, for He always tenderly cares for you. I Peter 5:7 TPT In last week’s update, I mentioned allowing the Lord and others to take care of you. In light of Valentine’s Day and this ‘month of love’, let’s explore this further. I think we allContinue reading “Tender Loving Care”

Joy, not grit, is the hallmark of holy obedience. We need to be light-hearted in what we do to avoid taking ourselves too seriously. It is a cheerful revolt against self and pride. Richard Foster As a barre instructor, I try to incorporate moving our hips side to side in every class. Why? To get us all toContinue reading “Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously”

Can we get real for a bit? Do you agree with what I share here on holybarre.org?  Do you believe these scriptures and faith-filled statements to be true?  Do you think what you’ve been taught truly reflects the heart and mission of Jesus?  Do you consider it joy when you face trials?  Is the joyContinue reading “A Holy Barre Disclaimer”

Through our faith, the mighty power of God constantly guards us until our full salvation is ready to be revealed in the last time. May the thought of this cause you to jump for JOY, even though lately you’ve had to put up with the grief of many trials. But these only reveal the sterlingContinue reading “Jump for Joy!”

While ‘JOY’ is the focus of Holy Barre in 2024, and we continue to see such beautifully joyful faces join us each week at class, this season personally for me is not one marked by joy. Or is it? What about you? How is your joy? How’s this season for you? While I feel like I’ve cried moreContinue reading “Consider It Pure Joy . . .”