by ssadmin | Dec 30, 2025 | Daily Journaling
The time has come to bid farewell to the hunting camp for the year. Throughout the morning I was packing, purging, and cleaning. All our belongings were gathering on the table before we took them to the truck. I was aware of the cold weather this morning (feels like...
by ssadmin | Dec 28, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Sitting on the porch, I watched as the day slowly came to an end, enveloped in the vibrant sounds of nature all around me. I leaned back, closed my eyes, and took a deep breath. Peace. Calmness. Serenity. When I opened my eyes and gazed toward the west, I was greeted...
by ssadmin | Dec 27, 2025 | Daily Journaling
As December comes to a close, many of us will soon be taking down our Christmas decorations. The nativity scenes will be carefully wrapped and stored away. Every year, as I unpack our nativity scenes, a thought crosses my mind: “Am I putting Jesus in a box in my own...
by ssadmin | Dec 26, 2025 | Daily Journaling
For months now, I’ve found my mentality at odds with my spirituality. While my walk with the Lord remains steadfast, my mission has felt a bit wobbly. As followers of Jesus Christ, we’re called to share the Good News (Matthew 28:19 ). I find joy in learning...
by ssadmin | Dec 23, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Do you have a decision to make? When the story of Jesus’ birth is read, we often read from the book of Luke. Yet, today I was led to read the brief synopsis captured in Matthew. In these verses (Matthew 1:18-23), Joseph found himself in a predicament. He thought he...