Walking with God

This photo above expresses how I feel about diving into God’s word...esctatic! We were at Captain Tony’s Bar in Key West.  There are three pics on the wall with different expressions that was taken of Tony.  I imitated each. Y’all, I am so encouraged by God’s word....

Do you ever feel misunderstood? Especially in today’s social media world, we can easily be mistaken for having it all together, or being the life of the party, or always being happy, or having the most instyle clothes, or appearing we...whatever the photo online or in...

https://youtu.be/GkXUe2CIM6A Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. James 1:2-3 Blessings to you and yours,...

Days 12-19 of 2020. So I tried something a little different...instead of overloading your email inbox or social media with my daily journaling as I read through the Bible in a year, I thought I’d read and journal on a week’s worth of material.  This format may be an...

Chasing rainbows...pursuing illusionary goals, trying to achieve impossible things. Or some (from the urban dictionary) defined chasing rainbows as “tripping or hallucinating on shrooms not limiting oneself from bring all outside reaching for things not there. On...

Day 11 of 2020 journaling thoughts may read a little different.  You see, today I read these verses with our youngest son in mind.  Today he is officially an adult. Cole is a 6’2” handsome young man, who is strong in his convictions.  I pray that he will always seek...

It’s never too late to start reading the Bible through in a year.  Your year can start at anytime! With the website that I have a direct link to at the top of Soaking Up The Son, you can customize your day to begin today, or any day of the year!   Here’s my random...

I have a question for you at the end.  Your opinion is appreciated.   Day 9 of 2020 Genesis 20:1-22:24 *Abraham, Abraham, Abraham...you didn’t learn your lesson on lying about posing your wife as your sister.  I think about how many times I should have learned my...

Day 8 of 2020 Genesis 18:16-19:38 *These verses disgust me, yet also challenge me.  The rampant sin taking place was sad and sickening. Homosexuality, incest, lust, and actions taken in desperate situations were completely evident and broke the Lord’s heart. Yet, I’m...

Well, if you’ve been with me since day one of reading through the Bible in a year...CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve made it through the first week. I hope that you’ve (and others) have noticed a change in your attitude and how you handle situations. I know I have more peace...

Day 5 of 2020: (These are just some of the thoughts that run through my head while reading God’s word.) Genesis 11:1-13:4 *Whew, the genealogy!  My brother Kenneth has researched our family lineage for a while.  I asked him how far back has he been able to go.  He...