Soaking up the Son

There is a vague glow beginning to gleam through the bamboo shades. My head barely lifts from the satin covered pillow, when I reach for the phone to tap on the app. Even though my mind is not entirely awake, I'm eager to see what the Lord has breathed onto pages to...

Hi, y'all! Okay, so...I've noticed that I haven't been consistent on posting journal entries on this site (SUTS), but I have been posting short videos of encouragement on my Instagram and business Facebook pages. Once I post it to Instagram, it automatically links it...

This was my prayer after reading Psalm 27:1-6, “Lord, I delight in You! May I live in Your shelter forever. Thank You for Your protection and salvation. Keep me meditating on Your words daily, for I find strength and confidence in them. Lord, keep lifting my head...

We all have struggles. These struggles can and will be in varying degrees and various times in life. Grappling with what to do in idle time can be difficult. I had found myself scrolling through social media while waiting on a train, at a red light, during...

The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,...

It was early in the morning, on the day after Christmas. I walked our new puppy, Maui, outside, noticed a mystical atmosphere in front of me as the fog hovered over the pasture, and then looked up. There was a single star shining bright through the mistiness in the...

Is the Christian life one of convenience or comfort? Just remember IMMANUEL! Imagine with me for a moment. There’s a fire roaring in the fireplace. The Christmas tree lights are twinkling in the amber-glowing room. A cup of hot tea touches your lips and the heated...

My husband is always full of devotional ideas. We will find ourselves in a situation, and he’ll say, “you can make a devotional out of this.” I appreciate his confidence in my ability. I told him he should just be a guest writer for me sometime. Agree?  Well, this...

Does it seem that more Christmas decor was adorning homes and businesses before Thanksgiving this year? Normally, the day after Thanksgiving is when it begins to look a lot like Christmas in our home. But…this year…Team Christmas!  The day before Thanksgiving, I...

Perched on a high adirondack chair and reading a book, I can peer over the weather-worn wood railing. I hear a splash in the pond and find the ripples of water where a bass had just struck its prey. While my eyes were exploring the pond, I spotted a small alligator’s...

I’m so excited! Who’s ready for book #2? I feel like an infomercial with “but wait…there’s more” This book will be unlike any children’s book you’ve used. It will be a colorful book filled with beach devotionals, inspired by true stories from our family vacations. Our...

Question: When you have something that costs a lot, do you take better care of it than if you had something that wasn’t well made or cheap? When I ask others, and myself, this question the answer is always “Yes, absolutely.” Almost with a “Duh” attitude.  Can I tell...