Soaking up the Son

Perspective. Imagine yourself holding a snowglobe. Now, shake that snowglobe as gently or fierce as you desire. Then, observe how all the white “snowy” particles fall into place.  My husband often relates my world as me living in a snowglobe. Why? Because he says...

#iamnotashamed This bible verse always gets me. I know I don't want the Jesus to be ashamed of me, so I better not be ashamed to Him. https://youtu.be/R2BK7HGwfdc With much love and appreciation for y'all, Stephanie

Father’s Day…it just takes one. One hundred thirteen years ago the state of Washington set aside a day to celebrate fathers because of one person’s desire to honor her father. (Read the history here: A Brief History of Father's Day - dummies) Fast forward sixty-two...

Bending my knees to bend God’s ear was in need.  The morning started out with heavy news that required much petitioning to God. Then, within a few minutes of the first request, one more text and a phone call came my way with more burdens. I went into my study, closed...

I was reading through some older journal entries and came across this saying. I concur. I pray that you will open your eyes to see all the goodness God has for you. “Open my eyes so that I can see all the wonderful things in your teachings.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭18‬ ‭ERV‬...

There was an old hymn we used to sing often called “Standing on The Promises of God”. For a little Baptist church, this song was upbeat. I can still picture uncle Dale (our song leader) leading us all and increasing the speed as the song would go from verse to verse....

Are you like this dog? We were out of town at the time, when this adorable dog would appear on our Ring cameras. Was it looking for food, shelter, a safe place, or someone to love it? Whatever this dog was looking for, it was lost and alone.  I had notified the...

I just returned from my aunt's funeral. One of her daughters and one granddaughter got up to speak. Listening to them share memories and lessons learned from Aunt Jackie was beautiful. I would smile and nod my head in agreement with some of their remembrances.  When I...

I am beginning a new in-depth bible study with three young ladies. These twenty-somethings are at different stages in their walk with God. This may be their first bible study or at least their first in-depth one that requires homework. We are studying When You Pray...

I guess I’m not the only thirsty one.  Normally I see the sandhill cranes and turkey pecking the ground for insects or corn near the deer feeder and throughout the yard.  While sitting in my screened-in lean-to, preparing for a speaking engagement, I saw three cranes...

But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Luke 5:16 I’m just following Jesus' lead. A message came in my email inbox that reminded me that I’ve been quiet in journaling, and they were asking if I was okay. It humbled and honored me by proving to my inner...

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:6 Pray should be like breathing. Inhale and exhale God. Chatting with Jesus can, and in my opinion should, be done throughout the day....