Holy Week and the Characteristics of Christ

Holy Week and the Characteristics of Christ

This week, from Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter) to Easter Sunday, is considered Holy Week. To me, as a Christian, Easter Sunday is the most important and exciting holiday.  Year after year we hear the story of Easter. As a little girl, sitting in Sunday school...
Life is short. Speak. Be Impactful.

Life is short. Speak. Be Impactful.

Three lessons I learned this weekend: Life is short.Treasure each moment. How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. James 4:14 NLT Hearing is the last to go.  Say what you need to...
Just Breathe

Just Breathe

This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again! Ezekiel 37:5 NLT Just Breathe! This is exactly what I’ve been doing the past two months while we revive the Soaking up The Son website. Up until mid January, I was...
Don’t Block God

Don’t Block God

Sometimes I think that the texts I send to my kiddos are blocked because they don’t respond. I pray that today’s video encourages you: Don’t block God. Listen to Him. Read His word. Obey. Obey, and it will all be okay. But if I see that nation doing evil things...
In the midst of the noise

In the midst of the noise

Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 NASB In my dream I was in a locally owned restaurant. I had noticed a friend on the other side of the room and began having a conversation with them from a distance. It...