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

Who is God?

Who is God?

These verses give a glimpse of what God does, His character, hope of the eternal life to come, and is worthy of our complete praise. My soul, praise the Lord! Every part of me, praise his holy name! My soul, praise the Lord and never forget how kind he is! He forgives...

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Jesus loves you!

Jesus loves you!

Hey! God loves YOU! Did you need to hear that? Say it out loud, “Jesus loves me”. Believe it. Wherever you are in your walk with Christ or your distance, HE LOVES YOU! But Christ died for us while we were still sinners, and by this God showed how much he loves us. ...

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Are you headed for destruction or delight?

Are you headed for destruction or delight?

There are many who live like enemies of the cross of Christ. I have often told you about them. And it makes me cry to tell you about them now. The way they live is leading them to destruction. They have replaced God with their own desires. They do shameful things, and...

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How I live:

How I live:

THIS is how I live my life: Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will...

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One Day

One Day

June 3rd. I had not looked at the date all day.  If I did, I know exactly where my thoughts would have landed.  There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about my late mother-in-love, Jany.  It’s been eight years since she went to walk hand and hand with her...

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God’s will for your life

God’s will for your life

What is God’s will for your life? https://youtu.be/Vb3oc5vHCeQ Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. See that no one pays back evil for evil, but...

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Trust The Captain

Trust The Captain

I was reminded to trust my Captain while tarpon fishing. When we are fishing for tarpon, one of my favorite places to sit on the boat is perched on the tower.  This allows me to have the best birds-eye-view for spotting the fish we are after, amongst other sea life. ...

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From high-and-mighty to humble

From high-and-mighty to humble

I don’t care about my own life. The most important thing is that I finish my work. I want to finish the work that the Lord Jesus gave me to do—to tell people the Good News about God’s grace.  Acts 20:24 ERV This little nugget of scripture is encompassed by...

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God isn’t listening?

God isn’t listening?

Are you comfortably numb to what is right in God’s sight? It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Because of your sins, He has turned away and will not listen anymore. Isaiah 59:2 NLT When I read these words, I immediately prayed for God to show me any sin,...

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Six weddings and a huge impact

Six weddings and a huge impact

Each wedding was beautiful and memorable, but there was one moment at one wedding that was the most impactful to me. Six. Six weddings since December.  Whew!  This is wedding season, yet for the Shuff crew...WE ARE DONE!...until October. This morning I sat outside...

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