Backoff Fear

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...
Show Love

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

Motivational Monday: Run the Race

I want to encourage to make a date after you see today’s video: 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 so that they can win a...
Clean and Redeemed: A must see interview!

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!

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...
Happy 7th Birthday to Soaking Up The Son!

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. God has been so good to this site over the years.  We’ve been able to help send a lady to...
Happy Valentine’s Day:  Serve and Love

Happy Valentine’s Day: Serve and Love

I pray you all have a precious Valentine’s Day.  Please know that GOD LOVES YOU!!  You are His! “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”  Mark 10:45 “Do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14...