Good News for the Grads! But…

Good News for the Grads! But…

It’s that time of year…GRADUATION!…SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! (The above photo is from when my son and my “other sons” were graduating from high school back in 2014.  I’m sure you feel the same way.) You youngins, enjoy!  It is time for...
Rain Down…Reign Down!

Rain Down…Reign Down!

According to this week’s forecast…lots of rain in pouring down where I am. Glory! I pray that according to your life’s forecast…there will be lots of God reigning on you will pour down on you and out of you, and not just for the week but for all times....
Mother’s Day Blessings

Mother’s Day Blessings

Grace and beauty can fool you, but a woman who respects the Lord should be praised. Proverbs 31:30 When I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror, my hair was all cattywampus from going to bed with washed, damp hair.  Then, I read today’s bible...
Jesus is calling

Jesus is calling

Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling. Calling for you and for me. This hymn, written by Will L. Thompson back in 1880, is one I can easily recall singing in church during the invitation time of the worship service. (Lyrics below.)  I can even hear country singer, Alan...
Joy, Prayer, and Thankfulness

Joy, Prayer, and Thankfulness

Y’all, do you sometimes need or crave God’s approval on situations that have occurred in your life? I do.  Constantly.  He often gives me life lessons through every day scenarios, and they are often silly to others, yet hold much truth.  Well…this weekend, on more...
Pray it up

Pray it up

Be happy because of the hope you have. Be patient when you have troubles. Pray all the time. Romans 12:12 Today is National Day of Prayer Day. How can I pray for you? Please either comment below, comment on the Soaking up The Son Facebook page, or privately email me...
Staying the Course

Staying the Course

Recently, Tim and I were out on the boat, looking for bait.  The sun kept playing hide-n-seek behind the clouds.  The water was calm.  I was on the top deck at the wheel, and my man was on the bow ready to throw the cast net on a school of white bait. Now, compared to...
Meet the man who loves The Man

Meet the man who loves The Man

What does the photo of me watering my plants have to do with the title, “Meet the man who loves The Man”?  You’ll see. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to him, now and forever! Amen.  2 Peter 3:18   Y’all! You know...
Talking “Trashy”

Talking “Trashy”

Today’s “Minute-less/MORE Monday video is at the bottom of the journal entry. When you watch television, go to the movies, listen to secular music, walk through the halls at school (at any level), attend sporting events, and…well…just about anywhere you go…the use of...
Show Kindness

Show Kindness

OIYears ago, while grocery shopping, I noticed our local grocery store sold bouquets of flowers three for twelve dollars.  That’s when I made this decision. First of all, my husband does spoil me.  So, this decision does NOT reflect negative on Tim at all.  He’d buy...