by ssadmin | Aug 13, 2012 | Daily Journaling
Today marks the end of summer vacations (Yes that is an “s” at the end of vacation. We Shuffs love summer time!) and the beginning of a new school year for me. Pre-planning will begin this morning. That means that routine will be back in my life. What is the...
by ssadmin | Aug 12, 2012 | Daily Journaling
August 6th was Opening Day of lobster season here in Florida. We were down in Cudjoe Key ready to rumble with those so called “bugs”. A couple of days before the official date started we ventured out to scout out some lobster areas to conquer on the sixth....
by ssadmin | Aug 11, 2012 | Daily Journaling
I love this! Read it for yourself: “We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us...
by ssadmin | Aug 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
We ventured out early afternoon from Cudjoe Key to eight miles offshore for a fishing trip. Yellow-tail snapper were caught, and a shark and dolphin (mahi-mahi) were seen. The aqua-colored water was so soothing as the boat rocked gently with each rise of the water. It...
by ssadmin | Aug 10, 2012 | Daily Journaling
Have you ever been beside yourself and upset? I have numerous times. I wrote about one small incident on March 14th titled “A Pocket full of Promises”. But what do I do when i feel like this: worried, upset, or a sense of no control? I give it up to God,...
by ssadmin | Aug 9, 2012 | Daily Journaling
It’s not your birthday, anniversary, or any other holiday that would require a gift. You come home, walk in the door, and see a beautifully wrapped package on the counter with your name on it. When you read your name you are surprised and excited at the same...
by ssadmin | Aug 8, 2012 | Daily Journaling
The other day we were heading offshore in the Atlantic Ocean to go deep sea fishing. As I was looking out at the trail in the water we were leaving behind, I mentioned how peaceful yet powerful the water is. The strength it has yet the silence it can be amazes me....
by ssadmin | Aug 7, 2012 | Daily Journaling
Wow! That’s what I have to say about today’s “Walking in the Word”. Let me start off by saying, do what Proverbs 19:20 told us to do, “Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.” Listen to my advice:...
by ssadmin | Aug 6, 2012 | Daily Journaling
“Discipline your children while there is still hope. Avoiding it can be deadly.” Proverbs 19:18 Okay, kids, do you see this? The next time you go and do wrong and get in trouble with your parents, just know that God told them to discipline you. I know my...
by ssadmin | Aug 5, 2012 | Daily Journaling
Today my two eldest brothers turn fifty-two years old. They were born identical. When they were growing up one way people would tell them apart was by the way they parted their hair. Kevin would part his hair on the right (five letters in his name and in the word...
