by ssadmin | Apr 24, 2026 | Daily Journaling
This year’s weather has been extreme: freezing temperatures have become more frequent and rain has been scarce. The combination has left our property lifeless and barren. There is more dirt and weeds than grass. When you walk across the yard, dry, brittle blades stab...
by ssadmin | Apr 11, 2026 | Daily Journaling
“How hard it is to find the perfect wife. She is worth far more than jewels.” Proverbs 31:10 This morning’s verse moved me to pray—for my single friends, those who’ve been divorced or widowed, newlyweds, and those married for years. Relationships are hard. You were...
by ssadmin | Apr 9, 2026 | Daily Journaling
When your people find their person–this makes a parent’s heart happy. Recently we spent treasured time with our sons and their loved ones: Cole and Emma, married nearly two years, and Hunter and Sierra, who will marry this fall. Observing their interactions with one...
by ssadmin | Apr 7, 2026 | Daily Journaling
For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us...
by ssadmin | Apr 3, 2026 | Daily Journaling
Happy Good Friday, y’all! What’s good about remembering Jesus’ death, given the brutality he endured—flogging, mocking, beating, and crucifixion? Reading Luke 23 today gave me some GOOD thoughts I want to share. We all face trials. Jesus faced them ALL. His...
by ssadmin | Mar 29, 2026 | Daily Journaling
This week marks the journey from Palm Sunday to Easter—what we call Holy Week. As a Christian, Easter Sunday is the most important and exciting day of the year. I still have vivid memories of sitting in Sunday school as a little girl, looking at poster board photos of...
by ssadmin | Feb 23, 2026 | Daily Journaling
“What are your intentions…?” This question often arises when a parent inquires about their daughter’s boyfriend or when we find ourselves committing to plans that we struggle to follow through on. Take, for instance, my collection of charming cards and...
by ssadmin | Feb 17, 2026 | Daily Journaling
What do you notice when you see the photo of my plant? I asked my daughter this question, and she said, “A dead plant.” Last year, we transformed our screened porch into a beautiful dining room—a project I absolutely love! During the renovation, I...
by ssadmin | Feb 5, 2026 | Daily Journaling
I wasn’t searching for it, but there it was. And…not only one, but sixteen! Have you heard the expression, “You’ll find it when you least expect it”? Those words seem to hold true each time I find a penny in my pathway. Whenever this copper-plated zinc object appears...
by ssadmin | Jan 16, 2026 | Daily Journaling
For quite some time, I’ve felt a deep desire to explore the Book of Job more thoroughly. As the new year began, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to read through the Bible again and take some notes. A wonderful resource, The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh...
