by ssadmin | Oct 10, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Troubles and trials will come our way (John 16:33). When those times arise, we often find ourselves crying out to Jesus. I want to encourage you to not just call on Him when you feel frantic, yet make conversing with God a daily…hourly…every moment type of...
by ssadmin | Oct 5, 2025 | Daily Journaling
Naomi said to Ruth, “My daughter, it’s time that I found a permanent home for you, so that you will be provided for.” —Ruth 3:1 (NLT) After reading this verse in my well-loved, page-turning Bible, I paused, pondered, and wrote these words in the margin: For me, that’s...
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...
