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

Romans 2: Religion vs. a Relationship

Romans 2: Religion vs. a Relationship

Are you enjoying God’s word as much as I am? Oh, I sure hope so. I want to encourage you to keep you eyes, ears, and heart wide open for what God wants to teach you through His word and every day examples in life. https://youtu.be/Faav3tSUnas Take-aways from today:...

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Romans TWO:  God is the Judge, NOT you.

Romans TWO: God is the Judge, NOT you.

Are you okay with us taking a bit longer than sixteen days to read through the book of Romans? Well, we are. There is so much goodness in here, and the videos can be lengthy, so I’m going to read less verses in order to have shorter videos. Are you with me?...

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Romans 1…Dog-gone Good

Romans 1…Dog-gone Good

Hi! I hope you’ll join me as I: Read aloud a chapter from Romans for the next sixteen days Seek to know my Lord more and His plan for me (you) Grow in knowledge and wisdom in Him Transform my mind daily for Christ Keep my God Goggles on to see God’s word come alive...

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Learning character from The Masked Singer:

Learning character from The Masked Singer:

Opinion piece and lesson learned. I had settled into my couch to be entertained by this reality television show. It is into its seventh season, and I have enjoyed guessing who the singer is, behind the mask, each show.  At the very end of the hour-long show, I was...

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Why be average?

Why be average?

The pastor was preaching from 1 Thessalonians 4. When we read the words “even more” in both verses 2 and 10, I reread and made the connection. What are we to do “even more”? We are to love and live even more. This got my curiosity up as to what else we are called to...

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Count your blessings

Count your blessings

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB God must have really wanted me to get to church. Have you ever been in a group when someone asks for prayer requests, and hands go up, serious requests are...

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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...

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Life is short. Speak. Be Impactful.

Life is short. Speak. Be Impactful.

Three lessons I learned this weekend: https://youtu.be/-Qoo0rqvO4Q 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...

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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...

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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: https://youtu.be/yPAk7vr7uX0 Don’t block God. Listen to Him. Read His word. Obey. Obey, and it will all be okay. But if I see that...

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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...

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