by ssadmin | Jan 5, 2021 | Daily Journaling
When I woke from my dream, I felt the weight of past wrongs on me like a heavy blanket. Laying there, almost paralyzed, I began praying and asking for forgiveness. The weight became lighter the more I prayed. I snuggled up to my man and held him tight. It was a...
by ssadmin | Jan 3, 2021 | Daily Journaling
How can I not use this visual as a devotional? I just walked past our dog. Marley was lying in her dog bed. I can tell she had wrestled with it before lying down because of the location of the bed. Evidently, while wrestling with her bed, the phone cord must have...
by ssadmin | Jan 1, 2021 | Daily Journaling
What a beautiful way to end 2020. The scene caused me to be reflective, and it was a reminder of the perspective I need to have for the upcoming year. I was busy doing laundry. Tim came inside and said in a quiet voice, “Come out here”. When I stepped onto the...
by ssadmin | Dec 29, 2020 | Daily Journaling
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! Psalm 103:1-2 Here it is the last days of 2020. When I read Psalm 103:1-2, I agreed, was challenged, and reminded. I agreed that I must...
by ssadmin | Dec 23, 2020 | Daily Journaling
There is something we all need right now, and I found a gentle reminder of it. The other night we were on our way home from enjoying Christmas lights and a fun family day in the town of Celebration. About a mile from our home, everything went dark. There was a huge...
by ssadmin | Dec 21, 2020 | Daily Journaling
While Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have the baby. She gave birth to her first son. She wrapped him up well and laid him in a box where cattle are fed. She put him there because the guest room was full. Luke 2:6-7 ERV There’s just...
by ssadmin | Dec 11, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Today is my birthday. Tatatada!!! So my gift to YOU is to share one of the mottos of my life. Fifty-two years ago God brought me into this world. When I was sixteen, I began dating my future husband. During these 36 years of life, Tim has said on numerous...
by ssadmin | Dec 8, 2020 | Daily Journaling
In the year 2020, I’ve heard the word “change” or “different” on numerous occasions. Yes, many things have changed: lives, jobs, shopping, travel, eating out, holidays, one’s way of life, etc.. Many wish 2020 would hurry up and get over with, and bring on 2021. I...
by ssadmin | Nov 30, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Little Drummer Boy was the favorite Christmas song for both of my boys. I can vividly recall both Hunter and Cole either sitting on the kitchen floor with pots and pans and wooden spoons, or marching down the hall with an imaginary drum, keeping the beat to this...
by ssadmin | Nov 25, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Everything you say and everything you do should be done for Jesus your Lord. And in all you do, give thanks to God the Father through Jesus. Colossians 3:17 ERV I’ve used this verse as an encouragement to others and myself when adventuring off to do a job, attend an...
