Soaking up the Son

 Every time you turn on the radio or television, there is so much talk regarding COVID-19, the Delta variant, race, the teaching of systemic racism in schools, and on and on.  Today, while driving down the road, I had it on a talk radio program.  After about fifteen...

The details of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers super Bowl 55 ring is…WOW!  It made me think about how God is into the details of your life. Enjoy today’s Motivational Monday: https://youtu.be/D6Q3NVTrmx4 In the video I said I’d come back to the Buc’s slogan of “One team, one...

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because God’s kingdom belongs to people who are like these children.”  Matthew 19:14 ERV Oh how precious little children are! Yesterday I was riding in my niece, Calli’s, vehicle, sitting between...

I need to confess, and hopefully it will encourage you today as well. Lately, I’ve been doing some judging of others.  If you have been with me long enough, you know how I feel about judging.  It is a big no no in Stephanie’s world.  I don’t like it and find it to be...

By now I’m sure you’ve heard the story of the Cape Cod lobster diver, Michael Packard, who was in the mouth of a humpback whale. Well, recently I was speaking with someone about it, and I made the comment “a modern day Jonah”.  Little ears were listening to our...

Ok, please remember that I am no counselor or bible scholar, but a girl who loves Jesus and strives to listen to Him daily.  You may agree or disagree with some thoughts, and that is so okay.  This is what I was feeling in my spirit at this time.  I’d love to hear...

The past two months have been extremely windy here in Anna Maria.  The swells that were created by the atmospheric conditions have been great for surfing and the wind has been refreshing for beachgoers, but not for the fishing enthusiast.   Recently, there were...

The months of May and June have been extremely windy, making conditions for fishing/boating difficult at times.  The scenario mentioned in the video occurred frequently due to the winds. https://youtu.be/0ObE7V4a2VM I am so grateful for my man.  Tim was in as much...

“If everyone got just one”… This journal entry is inspired by my man, Tim.   This summer we have been intentional.  Intentional with taking care of the seas. We’ve all done it, whether accidentally or not, we’ve all littered at some point in our lives. The past few...

So, here I was, minding my own business, and out of nowhere these two birds came flying directly towards me.  It wasn’t until they were only about six feet in front of me, level with my head, that I even noticed them… Music was in my ears.  I was getting my worship on...

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...

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. ...