S.O.F.T. H.U.G.S. Bring Hope
Our Hope is Strong
S - Scripture - Hebrews 6:19
O - Oasis
My favorite oasis is dwelling on the Word of God. There is a Daily Podcast by Mary DeMuth where she reads scripture and prays over you. Presently, she is in the book of Revelation. Check out, Pray Every Day. I listen on Spotify, but I imagine you can find her elsewhere.
F - Funny
The Bible says, “Laughter is good medicine.” And there is not anything funnier than the old Looney Tunes we used to watch growing up. Join this channel on You Tube for an hour’s worth of laughter.
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T - TURN - American History TV series
Since the US is celebrating 250 years as a nation, perhaps you would like to travel through your television to learn about all the things people did to stand for this country. My son and I just finished watching “Turn” on Paramount Plus. It is based on those who served as spies for the continental army. While everything in it is not true, it is based on the lives of people who sacrificed everything for this nation. A real eye-opener.
Also, I will mention that a good friend of mine learned that she had ancestors involved in the revolutionary war and she has written two historical novels based on his life. The Spirit of the Revolution and The Mind of the Revolution. Find out more on her website. She even has a layout for planning the biggest 4th of July Party ever!
H - Health
There are many health awareness days in June. Let’s focus on National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month with the Coalition For Headache And Migraine Patients (CHAMP). In my forties, I spent more days in a month with severe headaches than days without. Most Wednesdays, after spending two or more hours in children’s ministries, we headed straight to the ER for injections. IF you suffer from migraines or frequent headaches, this page may be helpful.
I wrote a while back about how pain affects all the senses. This post is to inform. If you would like to share with others how Fibro Pain and other pain disorders affect you. Share this article.
U - Updates on books
June is Dairy Month.
I am offering one of my farm e-books for free on the weekends. This weekend, It’s Holly the Holstein Talks About Milk Cows. What a fun interactive, book that you child will ask to read again and again.
Here’s a trailer about the Farm Friends book. Thank you, Melissa G Pickens for creating this for me.
G - Good Reads
The Imitation of Christ - Thomas a’ Kempis - a Modern Translation
I am just finishing up this classic devotional that will teach you to see yourself as God sees you and not as you see yourself in the distorted mirror of your own self-importance. 25 Books Every Christian Should Read - A Guide to the Spiritual Classics says, “This is the greatest and most useful lesson we can learn: to know ourselvs for what we are, to admit freely our weaknesses and failings, and to hold a humble opinion of ourselves because of them.”
As I am finishing up this book, I am especially enjoying Book Four focusing on Holy Communion. Reading an entry or two from this section just before you expect to take communion at church would be a helpful thing. Pick up the Modern Translation for understandability.
On the Health focus, I heard about Limping Heavenward: Living by Faith in Comprehensive and Chronic Suffering on the Podcast on Renewing Your Mind | Limping Heavenward | Dec 5, 2025 Edition. I haven’t read this yet but the interview with the author piqued by attention. So, I have placed this in my ever-growing list of “Books to Read”.
S - Sing!
Oh, my goodness! The Worship Initiative (Shane and Shane, along with other musicians) has created an amazing devotional podcast. Every weekday, they have a special guest. They select an inspirational contemporary song, and the guest will give a short devotion. Then they sing the song. All I can say is Amazing, Uplifting, Never miss it.
Soft Hugs!
Mandy
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