Being Strong in COVID times:

Being Strong in COVID times:

Our daughter, Holly, received an unwanted and not-so-nice birthday present. . . . The morning skies were brilliantly blue.  The waters were clear, calm, and refreshing.  While Tim and Cole fished for snook along the shore, I decided to disembark the boat and walk...
Who is in control?

Who is in control?

I look at the variety of shells in my hand and think about how God has us in His hands.  No matter our shape, color of our skin, or socioeconomic…He loves us all and desires for all to do right, turn to Him, believe in His Son Jesus Christ, love others and...
Where to look in unsettling times:

Where to look in unsettling times:

LOOK UP.  Trust in the Lord and wait quietly for his help. Don’t be angry when people make evil plans and succeed.  Psalm 37:7 Life gets/is crazy and confusing, so look up to The One who knows all and see all and can/will calm you.  When you’re outside, wherever you...
Arm yourself….music and Jesus! Come on.

Arm yourself….music and Jesus! Come on.

Listen up: Y’all, these songs are what came on my playlist this morning (Apple Music’s “Today’s Christian”).  While walking the beach this morning, feeling the peace of God and His mighty powerful hovering over me, I was “praying and slaying”.  I hope you will...
Stop It

Stop It

Recently, I was at my brother Kevin’s home.  I always enjoy the transparent and Jesus-filled chats we have with one another.  One morning we were discussing life with raising adult children. Ugh! I do believe that, although this stage (ages 18-24) are loads of fun,...
Reel in The Power and God’s Greatness

Reel in The Power and God’s Greatness

This morning I began researching scripture on “the power within us”. This topic isn’t a new one for Soaking Up The Son, so I decided to go to the website and search “power within you”. The journal entries that came up blessed my soul. Although there were numerous...