Walking with God
The Vote is in! Are you ready?
Recently, I posed a question to many about what they would want to hear or read about next, as a focus topic, on soakingupTheSon.com. I gave them two choices. The first choice came about while I was in the process of trying to take a power nap. The word “bed” came to...
Are you in need of rescuing from ______holicism?
The Lord saves those who are good. When they have troubles, He is their strength. Psalm 37:39 Are you in need of a rescue? The word, rescue, seems to be a reoccurring theme over the past couple of days for me. The preacher mentioned how we are all in need of a...
Each test is an opportunity to trust Him more!
A good reminder as we head into the weekend. Who am I kidding?...it’s a GREAT reminder for all times. https://youtu.be/fSEqHHG28Zg We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the...
Exhale God’s Goodness in a Polluted Society
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.” Philippians...
Memories Made. Happy Birthday, Dad.
As I’m sitting here on our barn’s porch, overlooking the peaceful Florida woodlands and observing the sun reflect off the wetlands, and an owl hoots from the back of the property. Maybe, just maybe, the melody of the owl is symbolism of the wisdom I heard today in...
“Is it worth it?”
“Is it worth it?” This is a question that has been rattling in my thoughts for the past few months. Whether the situation is foolish or positive, I’ve often pondered “Is it worth it?” https://youtu.be/qYHvml2ki6w I pray that are encouraged through this video, and...
Exciting News!
It is finished! Last week I asked you all to pray with me as my nephew was going through The Crucible. Well…he did as Galatians 6:9 instructed and DID NOT GIVE UP. Saturday morning, as Recruit Caleb Parker marched his final few hours with the waxing crescent moon over...
Peer Pressure Advice, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COLE!
Today is a day of celebration. It may be Friday. It may be pay day. It can be whatever day you want to celebrate, but today I choose to celebrate my youngest child’s birthday! When I reread past journal entries from Cole’s previous birthdays, I can’t help but smile...
I need you! Praying through The Crucible.
I need you to pray!! Back in August, I wrote about how my nephew, Caleb, is off to be a Marine. (Please click here to read.) It has been a long process, with many obstacles in his way, but Caleb has been an overcomer through it all, and has had much responsibility. ...
God’s love is inexhaustible!
His mercies are new every morning. Praise the Lord! When I opened the front door this morning, the sixty-one degrees atmosphere greeted me with a cool and comfortable kiss. A thick cloud was suspended in the air near the earth’s surface. The rising sun was cascading...
Motivational Monday: TRY to be like God.
Happy Motivational Monday! We are asked to TRY to be like God. We are asked to BE God, but to imitate Christ. I know, for me personally, that when I do strive to imitate Christ, life goes so much better adn rewarding...even during those difficult times. I pray that...
A “Tootin'” Good Lesson!
God, again, revealed a lesson to me in a crazy way! Today's video-blog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbEEtZ0YTeg I hope you enjoyed today's lesson. Remember...God wants you just the way you are...stink and all. Blessings to you and yours, Stephanie (Oh yea, don't...