Barby Bailey

Barby has been married to her sweetheart, Mark, for 53 years. They have two sons, six grandchildren, and no pets at the moment.

Mark is recently semi-retired and Barby is thrilled to have him home all the time, contrary to what some have said about a husband’s retirement!

Barby’s favorite thing in all the world is to study God’s Word and develop a passionate, intimate walk with her Lord. Her next favorite thing is family time with her hubby, their sons and wives, and the grandchildren—whose ages range from 7 to 21.

Barby also enjoys cooking, cleaning the house, and other domestic chores. In her spare time, she loves to read, write, and speak at women’s events. She doesn’t collect anything, but if she did, it would be rocks, especially the glittering ones like amethyst and quartz.

Her life verses are Job 23:10-12 because she wants them to be true of her:

“But He knows the way I take;
When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
My foot has held fast to His path;
I have kept His way and not turned aside.
I have not departed from the command of His lips;
I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.”