by ssadmin | Sep 29, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Calmness. Do you need some in your life? I unintentionally woke up early (2:30am), and decided to pray and read scripture on calmness. Well, I only got one story in before I was led to camp on these verses for the next two hours. Join me, as I was reminded that when...
by ssadmin | Sep 16, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Ruth: Before Holly and I began reading chapter two of the book of Ruth aloud, I had said a silent prayer for small words to become relevant. Boy oh boy, did God answer my prayer. The words, the characteristics, and the imagery all remind me of who Jesus is, and a few...
by ssadmin | Sep 5, 2025 | Daily Journaling
I love how God works. Recently, Holly mentioned how she wants to start studying the book of Ruth. About a week later, I found out that Ruth is going to be the topic of conversation at a bible study that I attend. When I informed Holly, I invited her. She wasn’t too...
by ssadmin | Sep 4, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Rivals. It’s football season and that means for many, team colors are worn, people gather to cheer on their team from either their home, the stands, or a gathering place, and (if you’re like some in my family) trash talking begins regarding the opposing team or even...
by ssadmin | Aug 19, 2025 | Daily Journaling
On a recent trip to Portugal, my heart sank and ached when one of our tour guides informed me of their belief. Yet, another guide left me with sweet hope. For me, there is a difference between having a relationship with Jesus Christ and being religious/ or having...
by ssadmin | Aug 6, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Portugal is filled with elaborate and ornate churches, religious statues, and ruins of isolated churches from ancient days. The beauty of so many European churches are always impressive to observe. There are times when I walk in and can feel a presence of peace, and...
by ssadmin | Aug 5, 2025 | Daily Journaling
My children laughed at me because of the condition of my bible. While reading God’s word, I have a tendency of underlining as I read. When a word or phrase jumps out at me, those kangaroo words will get circled or boxed or double underlined. Some sections of my bible...
by ssadmin | Jul 23, 2025 | Daily Journaling
The Book of Amos consists of nine chapters. There are many takeaways from reading this book. The main application we can take from this is that complacency can lead to devastation. Don’t get so full of yourself and the luxuries of life that you forget about who and...
by ssadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Do you ever feel like running away? When I was a young girl I remember writing a note informing my mom that I had run away because I was tired of always cleaning. I taped the note to my bedroom door. With a snack, some Neosporin, and a change of clothes tucked inside...
by ssadmin | Jul 2, 2025 | Daily Journaling
“For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” -Micah 7:8 Lesson learned from Micah 7: For a Christian, this is a good reminder message while going through the misery. Whether your misery is self induced or brought on by...
