Break Up with Fear!

Break Up with Fear!

What are you afraid of? In today’s video blog I share four scriptures, a story about a time I was in fear, and another inspirational song. I went to the Lord for help, and He listened.  He saved me from all that I fear. Psalm 34:4 I appreciate you and am praying for...
God never changes!

God never changes!

In yesterday’s video blog there was dancing. Today…watch and see. I believe that someone needs to hear this. Will you share? Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Thank you for watching today’s video blog and believing that God...
Motivational Mondays (Yes, 2)

Motivational Mondays (Yes, 2)

Good day, y’all!! I just realized that I did not post last week’s “Motivatioanl Monday” on the website. I posted directly to Facebook. Here is the link:  https://www.facebook.com/SoakinguptheSonSS/videos/707634279579428/ Now…here is yesterday’s “Motivational...
Have a Respectful and Memorable School Year!

Have a Respectful and Memorable School Year!

School is now (for some) in session.  Today is the first day of Cole’s junior year of high school.  Woohoo! I was so proud of Cole when we went to orientation the other day to meet his new teachers.  While we were walking to his new classes, Cole would peek his...
Choose Happy!

Choose Happy!

The LORD is happy with His people.  He did a wonderful thing for His humble people.  He saved them! Let His followers rejoice in this victory!  Let them sing for joy, even in their beds!  Psalm 149:4-5 Y’all, God gave me a new perspective on a few things in my life...
Caleb is heading to the Marines!

Caleb is heading to the Marines!

Today my nephew Caleb begins his dream of becoming a United States Marine.   I’ll always remember Caleb’s age because he was born a week before mine and Tim’s wedding.  This soon-to-be 27 year old isn’t the typical age of someone who enlists in the Marines. Caleb will...
Church…see it, go there, be it.

Church…see it, go there, be it.

Today’s bible verse: As people understand your word, it brings light to their lives. Your word makes even simple people wise.  Psalm 119:130 When I read today’s bible verse, two things came to my mind, okay…a little more than two. I am a simple person.  Truth....
Bloom!

Bloom!

Flowers make my heart happy. Between the fields of green and the vibrant blooms all around Ireland, my heart was in a happy and peaceful place. Here are a few lessons we can learn from flowers: Listen, God is into the details.  When He was describing how the sanctuary...
The Blarney Castle and Home

The Blarney Castle and Home

God is bedrock under my feet, the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight. My God – the high crag where I run for dear life, hiding behind the boulders, safe in the granite hideout. Psalm 18:2 When we left Killarney and was making our way to Dromoland, we...
Follow Your Passion

Follow Your Passion

Regarding an occupation in life, Tim and I have always told our children to find what you are passionate about, then find a way to make money doing it. Hunter discovered a while back that he is good at math and loves to build things. He is currently a supervisor for...