by ssadmin | Jan 4, 2022 | Daily Journaling
Christmas 2021 was extra special. My delayed obedience was no more! What God had called me to do almost ten years ago was finally done. Quick timeline (sort of): In 2012 is when I first felt God’s nudging and others telling me to write a book. The Soaking Up The Son...
by ssadmin | Dec 29, 2021 | Daily Journaling
The photos of the airbnb are of a crisp and adorable South Carolina coastal cottage. This brand new cottage had all the smells of newness. A bag of cookies, chocolates, and mints welcomed us, as they were nestled under the cutest little christmas tree on the quaint...
by ssadmin | Dec 27, 2021 | Daily Journaling
With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me? You kissed my heart with forgiveness,...
by ssadmin | Dec 25, 2021 | Daily Journaling
Oh how I can so vividly remember the anticipation of Christmas morning. Waking up all hours of the night to try to get a peek of Santa was one of my specialties. One night, my feet would quietly tiptoe out of my bedroom, down the hall, and through the kitchen and...
by ssadmin | Dec 23, 2021 | Daily Journaling
The calm after the storm. This past weekend was our Parker/Bassett family Christmas. This storm seems to blow in and then leave too quickly. You may say, “that’s not a storm.” A couple definitions of a storm is a sudden commotion or a tumultuous outburst. This storm...
by ssadmin | Dec 16, 2021 | Daily Journaling
Be engaged. Holly and I had been exploring the beauty of Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida. We stood about 324 feet above sea level. It is one of the highest points of land measured in Florida. The scenery is very tranquil. Overlooking the land in our view,...
by ssadmin | Dec 13, 2021 | Daily Journaling
Everyone is searching for something. It could be as mundane as searching for your keys, or as catastrophic as the recent deadly tornado incident and people are searching for loved ones, their home, or just a sense of peace. Can we just pause right here to pray for all...
by ssadmin | Dec 7, 2021 | Daily Journaling
Awesome and Wonderful I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:14 NASB Tim and I were recently walking our country road on a foggy morning. There were dozens of spider...
by ssadmin | Dec 3, 2021 | Daily Journaling
You are KNOWN. Lord, you have tested me, so you know all about me. You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know my thoughts from far away. You know where I go and where I lie down. You know everything I do. Lord, you know what I want to say, even before the...
by ssadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | Daily Journaling
I wasn’t going to go on the very first day, but after fasting for your morning blood work, and your nurse wants a Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit at Plant City’s new location…let’s just say it was worth it! The night before the grand opening my precious friend, Christine,...
