by ssadmin | Jan 30, 2019 | Daily Journaling
Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to it and suffer for it. Proverbs 22:3 Tim was about to leave for work. He gazed out the French doors and noticed deer on the other side of the pond. Not just one, two, or three deer, yet...
by ssadmin | Jan 28, 2019 | Daily Journaling
Does your marriage get stale or the flame begin to lose its glow? Marriage is work. I hope to encourage you to rekindle that fire and stay strong in your marriage. Some encouragements: Communicate. Don’t just be the one talking, yet listen. May your words be full...
by ssadmin | Jan 24, 2019 | Daily Journaling
Recently, I posed a question to many about what they would want to hear or read about next, as a focus topic, on soakingupTheSon.com. I gave them two choices. The first choice came about while I was in the process of trying to take a power nap. The word “bed” came to...
by ssadmin | Jan 21, 2019 | Daily Journaling
The Lord saves those who are good. When they have troubles, He is their strength. Psalm 37:39 Are you in need of a rescue? The word, rescue, seems to be a reoccurring theme over the past couple of days for me. The preacher mentioned how we are all in need of a...
by ssadmin | Jan 18, 2019 | Daily Journaling
A good reminder as we head into the weekend. Who am I kidding?…it’s a GREAT reminder for all times. We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and...
by ssadmin | Jan 17, 2019 | Daily Journaling
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.” Philippians...
by ssadmin | Jan 15, 2019 | Daily Journaling
As I’m sitting here on our barn’s porch, overlooking the peaceful Florida woodlands and observing the sun reflect off the wetlands, and an owl hoots from the back of the property. Maybe, just maybe, the melody of the owl is symbolism of the wisdom I heard today in...
by ssadmin | Jan 14, 2019 | Daily Journaling
“Is it worth it?” This is a question that has been rattling in my thoughts for the past few months. Whether the situation is foolish or positive, I’ve often pondered “Is it worth it?” I pray that are encouraged through this video, and especially the scriptures...
by ssadmin | Jan 14, 2019 | Daily Journaling
It is finished! Last week I asked you all to pray with me as my nephew was going through The Crucible. Well…he did as Galatians 6:9 instructed and DID NOT GIVE UP. Saturday morning, as Recruit Caleb Parker marched his final few hours with the waxing crescent moon over...
by ssadmin | Jan 11, 2019 | Daily Journaling
Today is a day of celebration. It may be Friday. It may be pay day. It can be whatever day you want to celebrate, but today I choose to celebrate my youngest child’s birthday! When I reread past journal entries from Cole’s previous birthdays, I can’t help but smile...
