Walking with God

Point 4: Be an Encourager, Fan the flame. This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. 2 Timothy 1:6 When the fire starts fading, I either grab the fire bellows to blast air onto the hot coals underneath or a...

Point 3, Be an Encourager: Live out genuine faith. I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 2 Timothy 1:5 When I read this verse, I can’t...

If you have been with me these past eleven years on Soaking up The Son…WHAT?! 11 YEARS! To God be all the glory!!...then you know that prayer is a massive part of my life. It’s like breathing for me. There are days when I feel that each step I take is like a word that...

Recently, I had the honor of speaking at a ladies’ brunch at Spring Branch Baptist Church in Baxley, GA. These ladies were precious! The church reminded me of the church I grew in, Welcome Baptist in Lithia.  The gathering of women of all ages reminded me of the...

Naked! What? Did I read that correctly? Okay, I’ve read the bible in its entirety a couple of times, but I don’t remember this event. I hope this entry encourages you to explore God’s word and discover many “what?” moments for yourself. While reading through the book...

Let’s explore a little. Let’s explore what you desire. Our heart’s desire is to glorify your name. In the night I search for you; in the morning I earnestly seek you. Isaiah 26:8b-9a Yes!! Amen and amen! When I read these words in the bible, I about jumped out of my...

Explore! This is a word I’m going to use for some 2023 insight. EXPLORE! For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they...

Tiny yellow -crested birds were gathering food from the ground.  Woodpeckers were tapping a rhythm on the tall oak trees.  A bird was flapping its wings in the sunlight as if it was dancing with the sun’s rays.  Squirrels were scurrying around and wrestling with the...

Christmas morning isn’t like it used to be. Here I am alone, sitting in my comfy chair, surrounded by the aroma of fir trees and the glow of Christmas lights. A cup of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows warms me, as the weather outside has dipped below thirty. I may...

The Greatest Gift of all! https://youtu.be/zJIfYAhSJgM I pray you celebrate this holiday with joy in your heart because of the hope and peace we find in Jesus Christ. It's Jesus' birthday...sing it loud and proud. Blessings to you and yours, Stephanie In the video I...

Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courtyards with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. Psalm 100:4 NASB People would ask, “What are you doing for your birthday?” I would often jokingly reply, “Having hundreds of my closest friends over to walk through...

When you come to our home, one constant item you will find is a jar of M&M'S. When I found the following object lesson using M&M’s to share the story of Jesus’ birth online, I had to demonstrate it to my precious AWANA children at church. It’s too cute not to...