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...
by ssadmin | Oct 31, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:23 As I stepped through my front door, I could feel the goosebumps well up on my skin. I’m so excited for this breath of coolness that has come our way. As I’m standing there in my...
by ssadmin | Oct 21, 2025 | Daily Journaling
“I am leaving you with a gift ~peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 Prayer: Sweet Jesus, only You can give me the peace that calms my mind and heart. I read these words and take a...
by ssadmin | Oct 10, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Troubles and trials will come our way (John 16:33). When those times arise, we often find ourselves crying out to Jesus. I want to encourage you to not just call on Him when you feel frantic, yet make conversing with God a daily…hourly…every moment type of...
by ssadmin | Oct 5, 2025 | Daily Journaling
One day Naomi said to Ruth, “My daughter, it’s time that I found a permanent home for you, so that you will be provided for.” NLT Ruth 3:1 After reading verse one from my NLT version of my tangible page turning bible, I paused, pondered, and wrote the words,...
by ssadmin | Sep 29, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Calmness. Do you need some in your life? I unintentionally woke up early (2:30am), and decided to pray and read scripture on calmness. Well, I only got one story in before I was led to camp on these verses for the next two hours. Join me, as I was reminded that when...
by ssadmin | Sep 16, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Ruth: Before Holly and I began reading chapter two of the book of Ruth aloud, I had said a silent prayer for small words to become relevant. Boy oh boy, did God answer my prayer. The words, the characteristics, and the imagery all remind me of who Jesus is, and a few...
by ssadmin | Sep 5, 2025 | Daily Journaling
I love how God works. Recently, Holly mentioned how she wants to start studying the book of Ruth. About a week later, I found out that Ruth is going to be the topic of conversation at a bible study that I attend. When I informed Holly, I invited her. She wasn’t too...
