A Father's Day Reminder of What He Does

  He changed diapers. He was even christened a few times along the way. He rocked babies to sleep, and maybe dosed off himself. He gave them some of his characteristics, especially his to-die-for dimples. He held the children when they were sick. He helped teach...

A Cause for Joy

We all make mistakes. When we do, those choices we make not only affect us but others around us. Our choices can and will result in an emotional state of mind. Those emotions may range from feelings of sadness to feelings of joy, or so much more. Choose JOY! Father’s...

Unlimited Access

“You now have unlimited access”. Wait…what? Sweet! Living out where we live, we do not have WIFI. Unlimited data on our phones? Sure, but who wants to type devotionals on a little phone to keep Soaking Up The Son thriving? Okay, I did…rarely…but the challenge did...

Rise and Shine…and give God the glory!

Good morning, Sunshine! Rise and shine, because today is a new day. Do you sometimes feel that you just need a fresh start? Here are more than a few truths I jotted down while reading Psalm 19 this morning. I pray that you find them refreshing and encouraging as you...

Is your glass half full or half empty?

Do you see the glass half full or half empty? It doesn’t matter how you see it…just fill it! Fill it with the abundant love that Christ Jesus has for you. Listen, He won’t ever run out of love. His love is so deep, so wide, so long, and so high that it is often...

Finding peace, joy, and hope in the struggles.

“For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the...