Soaking up the Son

God is alive and active. He uses every day experiences to reveal Himself to us. See what simple or crazy life lessons God reveals to me. Challenge yourself to see, speak with, and listen to God daily.

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Lessons from the Beach

LESSONS FROM THE BEACH

Pack your bags and head to the beach. Enjoy traveling around the coasts of Florida with Cole and Holly, as they learn valuable lessons while experiencing life with their family.
From building sandcastles in Saint Augustine to capturing lobster in the Keys, you will explore the beaches and learn fun facts about each location.
Some of the lessons you will learn are taking care of our environment, discovering joy in watching God’s creation, and finding courage when times can be a bit scary.
On each page keep your eyes open with anticipation as you search for a special crab. May this interactive book remind you to keep your eyes open to all the glorious surroundings God gives us each day.
The author, Stephanie Shuff, is delighted to share just a few of their family beach experiences with you all. The Shuff family loves spending time on their boat, traveling to different beaches in their home state, and allowing God to speak to them through His glorious creation.The illustrator, Deborah Smith, beautifully captures each memory through her lively illustrations.

The Right Road

THE RIGHT ROAD

Join Hunter and his mom as she takes him by the hand and reminisces about her childhood. When Hunter finds himself in trouble, he runs to his mother for comfort and protection. Through this engaging story, you will discover that we all can learn from this little boy’s dilemma. It doesn’t matter the age or the stage you are in, find comfort in knowing that you can run to our Heavenly Father for protection and guidance. On each page keep your eyes open with anticipation as you search for a special ant. May this interactive book remind you to keep your eyes open to all the glorious surroundings God gives us each day. The author vividly portrays this story that occurred between her and her boy when he was a toddler. The illustrator, Deborah Smith, beautifully illustrates Stephanie’s childhood memories.

Stephanie Shuff

About Stephanie Shuff

I am a blessed girl! God uses everyday situations in my life to teach me about Him and His love. God’s Word is alive and active! A verse that I may have read last year, last week, or even yesterday, may have a new meaning to me depending on the season of life I’m in. This isn’t just true for me, but for you too. I thank you for reading and sharing this blog. I pray that God will speak to you through it all.

Become a Christian

Become a Christian

In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? It is as simple as spelling the word faith out on each finger.

Daily Walking with God

Need I say more?

Song of Solomon.  Those who know it...need I say more?  Whew! I went back to the journal entry from a year ago, read it, and thought that it was worry of a repost.  It applies to men and women of all ages, and the teenagers too. Enjoy.  Passionately Speaking I’d love...

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At home with the Lord

Sigh. Here, please read 2 Corinthians 5:2,4-8: 2 We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies like new clothing…  4 While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies...

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Hot-heads

Have you heard the song (now considered a classic) “Bad Company” by the ‘70s rock group Bad Company?  I remember turning up the volume dial on the car radio and rockin’ out to this tune.  Well, this song came to my mind when I read Proverbs 22:24-25.  It reads: “Do...

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Live your life!

Hey, young people…Enjoy life!  Live it up while you’re young!  Do whatever your heart leads you to do. Do whatever you want! But…. I am a mother of more than one teen. Heck, I remember my teen and young adult life years.  In their minds, teens know all and can do all....

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A pleasing aroma?

My friend, Billie Jo, who is helping rehabilitate her grandson  from a drowning incident, mentioned to me that they would put something in front of Eric to sniff.  Our sense of smell is a powerful element for regaining memory.  Smell is important. Another friend, who...

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Part 2….Stop Bullying!

God’s timing is always perfect.  Friday morning I typed a journal entry titled "Give Me Five" . Instead of choosing one of my normal pictures, God put the idea in my head to write the five points on my hand, in permanent marker, and to take a picture of to use. Little...

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Give me “Five”

I have a little memory lesson for you for today. It comes from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. With each new statement, hold up a new finger. And like I do in my classroom, I’ll even give you a choice as to how you “solve it” (remember it).  Action is required. Ready, class?...

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New Body? Yes!

All I’ve got to say today is “Thank You, God, for reminding me that we will one day have a new body.” When I read 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, it sure came on a good day to remind me.  My sleep has been off, (way off) and my body doesn’t feel well.  Tim came home from...

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What if…

We all play the “What if” game.  That can be a dangerous/depressing/fun game to play.  More likely than most times, we play the “What if” game when something has gone wrong, and that is not a good thing for your mind. (Trust me.  I went through that this summer with...

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It is what it is.

When we were in Hawaii this summer a saying that I often heard and saw on decorative plaques was, “It is what it is”. Then when I returned back to work, that same quote was repeated throughout preplanning and the first week of school.  New ideas were brought to the...

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Another lesson learned from Job.

Saturday, during the Gator football game, I was on my computer, glancing at the game, and reading the Book of Job. (BTW, if you were hungry on Saturday, you should have watched the Florida vs. Miami game.  They were serving up plenty of “turnovers”.) When my husband,...

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What part are you?

Let’s talk football.  The season has begun.  Arm-chair quarterbacks are in position.  Tailgate food has been prepared and ready for the taking. Fans are sporting their team’s colors and psyched about cheering on their team.  Someone has prepared the field for battle. ...

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