Soaking up the Son
God is alive and active. He uses every day experiences to reveal Himself to us. See what simple or crazy life lessons God reveals to me. Challenge yourself to see, speak with, and listen to God daily.
Join Me on My Journey
LESSONS FROM THE BEACH
Pack your bags and head to the beach. Enjoy traveling around the coasts of Florida with Cole and Holly, as they learn valuable lessons while experiencing life with their family.
From building sandcastles in Saint Augustine to capturing lobster in the Keys, you will explore the beaches and learn fun facts about each location.
Some of the lessons you will learn are taking care of our environment, discovering joy in watching God’s creation, and finding courage when times can be a bit scary.
On each page keep your eyes open with anticipation as you search for a special crab. May this interactive book remind you to keep your eyes open to all the glorious surroundings God gives us each day.
The author, Stephanie Shuff, is delighted to share just a few of their family beach experiences with you all. The Shuff family loves spending time on their boat, traveling to different beaches in their home state, and allowing God to speak to them through His glorious creation.The illustrator, Deborah Smith, beautifully captures each memory through her lively illustrations.
THE RIGHT ROAD
Join Hunter and his mom as she takes him by the hand and reminisces about her childhood. When Hunter finds himself in trouble, he runs to his mother for comfort and protection. Through this engaging story, you will discover that we all can learn from this little boy’s dilemma. It doesn’t matter the age or the stage you are in, find comfort in knowing that you can run to our Heavenly Father for protection and guidance. On each page keep your eyes open with anticipation as you search for a special ant. May this interactive book remind you to keep your eyes open to all the glorious surroundings God gives us each day. The author vividly portrays this story that occurred between her and her boy when he was a toddler. The illustrator, Deborah Smith, beautifully illustrates Stephanie’s childhood memories.
About Stephanie Shuff
I am a blessed girl! God uses everyday situations in my life to teach me about Him and His love. God’s Word is alive and active! A verse that I may have read last year, last week, or even yesterday, may have a new meaning to me depending on the season of life I’m in. This isn’t just true for me, but for you too. I thank you for reading and sharing this blog. I pray that God will speak to you through it all.
Become a Christian
In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? It is as simple as spelling the word faith out on each finger.
Daily Walking with God
Motivational Monday: Unsent texts and Prayer
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Be comforted and a comforter
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us....
Self-control…Get a grip.
I have areas in my life where I need self-control. Do you? Wait! We have it! If you are a child of God, you have the spirit of self-control within you. I pray this video speaks to you or someone you know who needs to hear this. God is good, y’all! Don’t give up....
Motivational Monday: Rain, Prayers, and Reign
Motivational Monday: Reign on me. Okay, so I got busy volunteering at the festival and “Motivational Monday” is coming to you on a Wednesday. Still…God reigns, and prayers are important: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1309He0n9Tc Before I type what I was originally...
Be Sweet…and laugh.
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 I was going to edit this video’s beginning, but it just makes me smile. I hope you enjoy it and are encouraged to Be Sweet! https://youtu.be/YhBNaHcDVFk...
It’s time for The Florida Strawberry Festival…volunteering at its finest.
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them will to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23 Yesterday, February 28th,...
Backoff Fear
Someone needs to hear this today. Whether it is you or someone you know, speak this truth into yourself/them. If you are a child of God, a believer in Jesus Christ, have been born again into a new life with Christ (GLORY!)...you need to believe these words and apply...
Show Love
When I read and reread today’s bible verse, the scenario of a child transitioning to a teen came to my mind. You may be able to relate as a parent, or recall your own childhood and teen years, or maybe you’re going through this stage now and will become aware of your...
Motivational Monday: Run the Race
I want to encourage to make a date after you see today’s video: https://youtu.be/PkM_q7RWRgY You know that in a race all the runners run, but only one runner gets the prize. So run like that. Run to win! All who compete in the games use strict training. They do this...
Clean and Redeemed: A must see interview!
Y’all!! I am so stoked about this interview with my new friend Jeff!! My cousin, April, rode with me to Tampa to pick up some shelves that Chip at Barn Works had prepared for me. The excitement I had for retrieving these shelves to create an open shelving concept in...
Be Brilliant!
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 On mine and Tim’s walk this morning, the clouds were hovering low and the air was muggy. The sky was grey and gloomy, and then...a...
Happy 7th Birthday to Soaking Up The Son!
Blessed beyond! Seven years ago, my friend Karen and I sat in Panera Bread and created SoakingUpTheSon.com. On February 19, 2012 this website posted its first journal entry. https://youtu.be/Nh3Zt7XyQ4s God has been so good to this site over the years. We’ve been...