Soaking up the Son

God is alive and active. He uses every day experiences to reveal Himself to us. See what simple or crazy life lessons God reveals to me. Challenge yourself to see, speak with, and listen to God daily.

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Lessons from the Beach

LESSONS FROM THE BEACH

Pack your bags and head to the beach. Enjoy traveling around the coasts of Florida with Cole and Holly, as they learn valuable lessons while experiencing life with their family.
From building sandcastles in Saint Augustine to capturing lobster in the Keys, you will explore the beaches and learn fun facts about each location.
Some of the lessons you will learn are taking care of our environment, discovering joy in watching God’s creation, and finding courage when times can be a bit scary.
On each page keep your eyes open with anticipation as you search for a special crab. May this interactive book remind you to keep your eyes open to all the glorious surroundings God gives us each day.
The author, Stephanie Shuff, is delighted to share just a few of their family beach experiences with you all. The Shuff family loves spending time on their boat, traveling to different beaches in their home state, and allowing God to speak to them through His glorious creation.The illustrator, Deborah Smith, beautifully captures each memory through her lively illustrations.

The Right Road

THE RIGHT ROAD

Join Hunter and his mom as she takes him by the hand and reminisces about her childhood. When Hunter finds himself in trouble, he runs to his mother for comfort and protection. Through this engaging story, you will discover that we all can learn from this little boy’s dilemma. It doesn’t matter the age or the stage you are in, find comfort in knowing that you can run to our Heavenly Father for protection and guidance. On each page keep your eyes open with anticipation as you search for a special ant. May this interactive book remind you to keep your eyes open to all the glorious surroundings God gives us each day. The author vividly portrays this story that occurred between her and her boy when he was a toddler. The illustrator, Deborah Smith, beautifully illustrates Stephanie’s childhood memories.

Stephanie Shuff

About Stephanie Shuff

I am a blessed girl! God uses everyday situations in my life to teach me about Him and His love. God’s Word is alive and active! A verse that I may have read last year, last week, or even yesterday, may have a new meaning to me depending on the season of life I’m in. This isn’t just true for me, but for you too. I thank you for reading and sharing this blog. I pray that God will speak to you through it all.

Become a Christian

Become a Christian

In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? It is as simple as spelling the word faith out on each finger.

Daily Walking with God

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My boys…They are mine!

Yesterday my man sent me this picture. When I first saw it I had a tremendous smile and thought to myself, “I LOVE this photo for so many reasons. But I especially love it because these boys are mine!” They are mine. As soon as I said that I imagined God looking down...

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Give Him Your All

I’m pretty confident that you’ve heard and/or said the words, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Well, the first person to have said that was Jesus. Paul wrote in Acts 20:35 “…remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to...

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A Great Love Song

What a precious and gentle reminder I read this morning. It was a beautiful way to start my day and put a smile on my face and a song in my heart. “By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me.” Psalm 42:8 (NIV) “But each day the Lord pours his...

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Capturing the Moments

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Give it all you've got!

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Bloom Where You Are Planted

Bloom Where You Are Planted

  Well, the Shuff family is on a new adventure. No, not the normal adventures we partake in where it requires boats, planes, and automobiles to a different place for a short vacation. Nah, this adventure will require four-wheelers, a tractor, and a short car ride...

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Find Peace in the Journey of Life

Okay, I’m no interpreter of dreams, but when I woke up early this morning, I just couldn’t go back to sleep. I had a dream, and my thoughts were trying to decipher what I had just envisioned. My eyes are filled with tears as I type just thinking about the dream and...

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Reign on!

We have been experiencing a wet few days here in Florida.  But no matter the weather, one thing will always remain... My God will REIGN forever and ever!  

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Get Your Shine On

“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine...

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