Soaking up the Son

God is alive and active. He uses every day experiences to reveal Himself to us. See what simple or crazy life lessons God reveals to me. Challenge yourself to see, speak with, and listen to God daily.

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Stephanie Shuff

About Stephanie Shuff

I am a blessed girl! God uses everyday situations in my life to teach me about Him and His love. God’s Word is alive and active! A verse that I may have read last year, last week, or even yesterday, may have a new meaning to me depending on the season of life I’m in. This isn’t just true for me, but for you too. I thank you for reading and sharing this blog. I pray that God will speak to you through it all.

Become a Christian

Become a Christian

In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? It is as simple as spelling the word faith out on each finger.

Daily Walking with God

His mercies begin afresh each morning

His mercies begin afresh each morning

Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:23 As I stepped through my front door, I could feel the goosebumps well up on my skin. I’m so excited for this breath of coolness that has come our way. As I’m standing there in my...

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“I am leaving you with a gift ~peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 Prayer: Sweet Jesus, only You can give me the peace that calms my mind and heart. I read these words and take a...

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Jesus is ALL this!

Jesus is ALL this!

  One day Naomi said to Ruth, “My daughter, it’s time that I found a permanent home for you, so that you will be provided for.” NLT Ruth 3:1 After reading verse one from my NLT version of my tangible page turning bible, I paused, pondered, and wrote the words,...

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When things looks bleak…Jesus is with you.

When things looks bleak…Jesus is with you.

Calmness. Do you need some in your life?  I unintentionally woke up early (2:30am), and decided to pray and read scripture on calmness. Well, I only got one story in before I was led to camp on these verses for the next two hours. Join me, as I was reminded that when...

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fall more in love with the bible

fall more in love with the bible

Ruth: Before Holly and I began reading chapter two of the book of Ruth aloud, I had said a silent prayer for small words to become relevant. Boy oh boy, did God answer my prayer. The words, the characteristics, and the imagery all remind me of who Jesus is, and a few...

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Doing life, and learning along the way.

Doing life, and learning along the way.

I love how God works.  Recently, Holly mentioned how she wants to start studying the book of Ruth. About a week later, I found out that Ruth is going to be the topic of conversation at a bible study that I attend. When I informed Holly, I invited her. She wasn’t too...

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Football, Feuding, and Faith

Football, Feuding, and Faith

Rivals. It’s football season and that means for many, team colors are worn, people gather to cheer on their team from either their home, the stands, or a gathering place, and (if you’re like some in my family) trash talking begins regarding the opposing team or even...

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Faithfully Fearless (Religion vs Relationship)

Faithfully Fearless (Religion vs Relationship)

On a recent trip to Portugal, my heart sank and ached when one of our tour guides informed me of their belief. Yet, another guide left me with sweet hope. For me, there is a difference between having a relationship with Jesus Christ and being religious/ or having...

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How does your temple/sanctuary compare?

How does your temple/sanctuary compare?

Portugal is filled with elaborate and ornate churches, religious statues, and ruins of isolated churches from ancient days. The beauty of so many European churches are always impressive to observe. There are times when I walk in and can feel a presence of peace, and...

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momma-made-markings…marked by God

momma-made-markings…marked by God

My children laughed at me because of the condition of my bible.  While reading God’s word, I have a tendency of underlining as I read. When a word or phrase jumps out at me, those kangaroo words will get circled or boxed or double underlined. Some sections of my bible...

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Lessons from Amos

Lessons from Amos

The Book of Amos consists of nine chapters. There are many takeaways from reading this book. The main application we can take from this is that complacency can lead to devastation. Don’t get so full of yourself and the luxuries of life that you forget about who and...

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