by ssadmin | Jan 23, 2013 | Daily Journaling
Remember the story in the bible about when Jesus was walking on the water, and the disciples saw Him and thought He was a ghost. Jesus was like, “Chill out. It’s just Me. Don’t be afraid.” Then Peter, probably straining his eyes and tilting his head like a dog,...
by ssadmin | Jan 22, 2013 | Daily Journaling
Have you ever had a “pity party” for yourself? I sure have. There have been times when “mommy” wanted to get away from it all, for some reason or another, and just wanna cry or sulk or whatever I felt like doing…alone. Call it the blues, self-pity, or...
by ssadmin | Jan 21, 2013 | Daily Journaling
This past week I was watching the show American Idol. When some of those contestants would sing, I would think, “Poor thing. Who told them that they could sing?” But evidently they had a dream, and no one had tried to crush their dream of singing. Well, maybe...
by ssadmin | Jan 19, 2013 | Daily Journaling
You know, having a reputation can be a funny thing. I remember when my daughter was in elementary school being popular was on her mind. Already! Crazy, I know. I used to tell Holly, “Being popular is fine as long as it is for the right reason. Bring glory to God...
by ssadmin | Jan 18, 2013 | Daily Journaling
Are you a “Sunday Christian”? What about a “Sunday and Wednesday Christian”? Does God want you to just do good godly things on church days? The story in Matthew 12:9-13 had me thinking. Here’s the story: Going on from that place, he (Jesus) went into their...
by ssadmin | Jan 17, 2013 | Daily Journaling
It’s not “religion”. It is a “relationship”. I often heard people ask “Are you a religious person?” Let’s see…Do I go to church? Do I eat three meals a day? Do I brush my teeth every morning and night? Do I pray before each meal? Do I put my seatbelt on in my...
by ssadmin | Jan 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Philippians 4:6-7, “Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have. 7 And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far...
by ssadmin | Jan 16, 2013 | Daily Journaling
Throughout the bible we read about the deceptiveness of people. In today’s scripture reading Laban was sneaky, Jacob was sneaky, a seductive woman was sneaky, and “man” was sneaky. Being sneaky is wrong. You may think that your sly ways won’t be discovered, but God...
by ssadmin | Jan 15, 2013 | Daily Journaling
Have you ever walked outside thinking that the weather was going to be comfortably warm, so you dress appropriately and then set out for your day. Then, when you walk outside and burrrr…the weather is a bit cool. Later on, while you are walking in you cute...
by ssadmin | Jan 14, 2013 | Daily Journaling
Every day when I sit down to read God’s word I say “Lord, please open my eyes to Your word. Please speak to me and through me.” In Matthew 10:19 and 20 it says, “But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given...
