by ssadmin | Feb 14, 2023 | Daily Journaling
New Series: FAITH, FAMILY, AND FESTIVAL The Florida Strawberry Festival is named as one of the top fairs in America. With just days away from opening day, join me as I interview some familiar faces to the festival, and discuss their faith, family, and the festival....
by ssadmin | Feb 13, 2023 | Daily Journaling
While reading John 9:1-12, I couldn’t help but make the correlation to the simplicity yet “are you serious” thought of having a relationship with Jesus Christ. When you begin a relationship with Christ, you simply have to believe and ask Him into your heart to be The...
by ssadmin | Feb 10, 2023 | Daily Journaling
Years ago, Tim and I went with a group of friends to stay the weekend on Cabbage Key, a quaint little island off the west coast of Florida. Our friend’s mother lived on the island. One evening, we walked to her momma’s house for dinner. After eating a delicious home...
by ssadmin | Feb 5, 2023 | Daily Journaling
YOU’VE GOT SPIRIT For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 “I’ve got spirit, yes, I do. I’ve got spirit, how about you?” Oh, friend, but which spirit do you have? Ponder on these words, and then...
by ssadmin | Jan 31, 2023 | Daily Journaling
Point 4: Be an Encourager, Fan the flame. This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. 2 Timothy 1:6 When the fire starts fading, I either grab the fire bellows to blast air onto the hot coals underneath or a...
by ssadmin | Jan 28, 2023 | Daily Journaling
Point 3, Be an Encourager: Live out genuine faith. I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 2 Timothy 1:5 When I read this verse, I can’t...
by ssadmin | Jan 27, 2023 | Daily Journaling
If you have been with me these past eleven years on Soaking up The Son…WHAT?! 11 YEARS! To God be all the glory!!…then you know that prayer is a massive part of my life. It’s like breathing for me. There are days when I feel that each step I take is like a word...
by ssadmin | Jan 24, 2023 | Daily Journaling
Recently, I had the honor of speaking at a ladies’ brunch at Spring Branch Baptist Church in Baxley, GA. These ladies were precious! The church reminded me of the church I grew in, Welcome Baptist in Lithia. The gathering of women of all ages reminded me of the...
by ssadmin | Jan 4, 2023 | Daily Journaling
Naked! What? Did I read that correctly? Okay, I’ve read the bible in its entirety a couple of times, but I don’t remember this event. I hope this entry encourages you to explore God’s word and discover many “what?” moments for yourself. While reading through the book...
by ssadmin | Jan 3, 2023 | Daily Journaling
Let’s explore a little. Let’s explore what you desire. Our heart’s desire is to glorify your name. In the night I search for you; in the morning I earnestly seek you. Isaiah 26:8b-9a Yes!! Amen and amen! When I read these words in the bible, I about jumped out of my...