Category Archives: Sunday Soaking

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”Psalm 103:8 David writes in the Old Testament about God’s compassion and grace. We like focusing on thispart of God’s nature. We often think of it as a New … Continue reading →

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your … Continue reading →

“…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 [NIV] Prompted by my pastor when our oldest was only one year old, I began to pray for a thankful heart in … Continue reading →

“… from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” II Timothy 3:15 Paul is writing to Timothy, his spiritual son. (He refers to him … Continue reading →

“As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you…” I Samuel 12:23 According to Samuel, prayerlessness is indeed a sin. This verse is part of Samuel’s farewell address … Continue reading →

As iron sharpens iron,so one person sharpens another.Proverbs 27:17 The expression “peer pressure” certainly carries a negative connotation. Secular and non-secular studies alike have confirmed the impact (particularly during adolescence) of peers. Teenagers, when influenced by their friends, are far … Continue reading →

In the course of one day – even one hour – our words can encourage and inspire … or they can discourage and destroy.   You and I can easily recall a scene from our childhood, teenage years, or even last … Continue reading →

When looking over verses from our Write the WORD bookmark, it’s often challenging to choose just one to unpack for the Sunday Soaking devotional. Instead, I’ve opted today to highlight three passages from our “Parenting By The Book” theme, and … Continue reading →

“Above all else, guard your heart,for it is the wellspring of life.”Proverbs 4:23 What is it about children that has them always longing to be older—wanting more privileges and opportunities? Every mother has heard questions like:  When can I watch … Continue reading →

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.Proverbs 31:30 A woman who fears the Lord is a woman who is reverent, holy, and knows she exists to bring glory to the … Continue reading →