Waiting

Waiting

Maui is waiting for my new book to get published. Any day now! She’s waiting. I’m waiting. Are you waiting and ready? Blessings to you and yours, Stephanie #beachread #soakinguptheson #childrensbooks #devotional #lessonsfromthebeach Share with...
Praying Scripture

Praying Scripture

There is a vague glow beginning to gleam through the bamboo shades. My head barely lifts from the satin covered pillow, when I reach for the phone to tap on the app. Even though my mind is not entirely awake, I’m eager to see what the Lord has breathed onto...
A Little Update for SUTS

A Little Update for SUTS

Hi, y’all! Okay, so…I’ve noticed that I haven’t been consistent on posting journal entries on this site (SUTS), but I have been posting short videos of encouragement on my Instagram and business Facebook pages. Once I post it to Instagram, it...
Do you struggle with social media?

Do you struggle with social media?

We all have struggles. These struggles can and will be in varying degrees and various times in life. Grappling with what to do in idle time can be difficult. I had found myself scrolling through social media while waiting on a train, at a red light, during...
Proclaiming God’s glory

Proclaiming God’s glory

The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,...
The Star

The Star

It was early in the morning, on the day after Christmas. I walked our new puppy, Maui, outside, noticed a mystical atmosphere in front of me as the fog hovered over the pasture, and then looked up. There was a single star shining bright through the mistiness in the...
Immanuel: God with you

Immanuel: God with you

Is the Christian life one of convenience or comfort? Just remember IMMANUEL! Imagine with me for a moment. There’s a fire roaring in the fireplace. The Christmas tree lights are twinkling in the amber-glowing room. A cup of hot tea touches your lips and the heated...
Perfectly Imperfect…patiently waiting

Perfectly Imperfect…patiently waiting

My husband is always full of devotional ideas. We will find ourselves in a situation, and he’ll say, “you can make a devotional out of this.” I appreciate his confidence in my ability. I told him he should just be a guest writer for me sometime. Agree?  Well, this...
Thanksgiving vs Christmas decor

Thanksgiving vs Christmas decor

Does it seem that more Christmas decor was adorning homes and businesses before Thanksgiving this year? Normally, the day after Thanksgiving is when it begins to look a lot like Christmas in our home. But…this year…Team Christmas!  The day before Thanksgiving, I...