by ssadmin | Jan 20, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. James 1:2-3 Blessings to you and yours, Stephanie Share with...
by ssadmin | Jan 20, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Days 12-19 of 2020. So I tried something a little different…instead of overloading your email inbox or social media with my daily journaling as I read through the Bible in a year, I thought I’d read and journal on a week’s worth of material. This format may be...
by ssadmin | Jan 13, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Chasing rainbows…pursuing illusionary goals, trying to achieve impossible things. Or some (from the urban dictionary) defined chasing rainbows as “tripping or hallucinating on shrooms not limiting oneself from bring all outside reaching for things not there. On...
by ssadmin | Jan 11, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Day 11 of 2020 journaling thoughts may read a little different. You see, today I read these verses with our youngest son in mind. Today he is officially an adult. Cole is a 6’2” handsome young man, who is strong in his convictions. I pray that he will always seek...
by ssadmin | Jan 10, 2020 | Daily Journaling
It’s never too late to start reading the Bible through in a year. Your year can start at anytime! With the website that I have a direct link to at the top of Soaking Up The Son, you can customize your day to begin today, or any day of the year! Here’s my random...
by ssadmin | Jan 9, 2020 | Daily Journaling
I have a question for you at the end. Your opinion is appreciated. Day 9 of 2020 Genesis 20:1-22:24 *Abraham, Abraham, Abraham…you didn’t learn your lesson on lying about posing your wife as your sister. I think about how many times I should have learned my...
by ssadmin | Jan 8, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Day 8 of 2020 Genesis 18:16-19:38 *These verses disgust me, yet also challenge me. The rampant sin taking place was sad and sickening. Homosexuality, incest, lust, and actions taken in desperate situations were completely evident and broke the Lord’s heart. Yet, I’m...
by ssadmin | Jan 7, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Well, if you’ve been with me since day one of reading through the Bible in a year…CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve made it through the first week. I hope that you’ve (and others) have noticed a change in your attitude and how you handle situations. I know I have more...
by ssadmin | Jan 6, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Please bear with me as today’s post includes four topics: 1) a surrendering to God’s calling, 2) Day 5 of 2020, 3) a prayer for our country, and 4) an invitation. A Surrendering to God’s Calling: Today my friend stepped on a plane, left her family and home, and...
by ssadmin | Jan 5, 2020 | Daily Journaling
Day 5 of 2020: (These are just some of the thoughts that run through my head while reading God’s word.) Genesis 11:1-13:4 *Whew, the genealogy! My brother Kenneth has researched our family lineage for a while. I asked him how far back has he been able to go. He...
