I'm amazed!

Again, bless you and thank you wherever you are! I am amazed at how many countries visit soakinguptheson.com.  Whether you read one page or 92 (Wow!, Russian Federation.) I pray that you were somehow able to draw a little closer to God through reading my journaling....

An Exhilarating Adventure

This summer we are taking a family trip to Oregon.   Tim had the choice to sign us up for a calm river ride or a white water adventure. A choice? Let’s go for the adventure! I’ve been on both types of river rides before.  I went on the calm river ride in Wyoming when...

Conscience-stricken

Have you ever had the opportunity to do something really bad but then heard your conscience tell you, “No!”? Or maybe you did do something, and almost as soon as you did it, or maybe a time later, you started to regret that you ever did what you did? SMH (Shake My...

Are you a "Jonathan"?

Have you ever needed a friend to encourage you to stay strong in your faith in God or to help you find strength in God? I have.  Maybe you’ve been the friend who helped another stay strong or find strength.  Bless you. I’ve been on both ends of this scenario, and I am...

Turning sorrow into joy

Psalm 66:1-7 1Everything on earth, shout with joy to God! 2 Praise his glorious name! Honor him with songs of praise! 3 Tell God, “Your works are wonderful! Your great power makes your enemies bow down in fear before you. 4 Let the whole world worship you. Let...