Category Archives: Sunday Soaking

All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them, giving each the blessing appropriate to him. Genesis 49:28 The 27 verses just prior to this one record Jacob’s … Continue reading →

Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. Psalm 127:3-5a They come … Continue reading →

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord…Psalm 33:12 Regardless of the yardstick you use to define what blessed means, our nation (and the life we enjoy here) still measures up. Our democratic republic was an experimental idea that … Continue reading →

“Within your temple, O God,we meditate on your unfailing love.”Psalm 48:9  It is good to be still—to think, ponder, wonder, and meditate on God’s unfailing love. Soak it in. Let it marinate in your heart. Marvel. Allow it to amaze, … Continue reading →

Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Psalm 63:3 Life is good. You’ve probably said that a few times – perhaps in response to a passing “How are you?” from a friend. The response has … Continue reading →

What does God love? According to Psalm 33:5, the answer is righteousness and justice: The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. Psalm 33:5 God doesn’t play favorites. He is no respecter of persons. … Continue reading →

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. Psalm 13:5 Do you remember the old game show $10,000 Pyramid (or $15,000, $25,000 or $100,000—depending on the decade you tuned in)? Teams of two worked together, … Continue reading →

When I typed love in the BibleStudyTools.com search box, 526 verses popped up.  You and I can most likely anticipate (and even quote) many of them: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that … Continue reading →

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah … Continue reading →

“LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent?Who may live on your holy mountain?”Psalm 15:1 I’ve been reading Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby, and am reminded that God is always at work and He invites me to join Him in … Continue reading →