Category Archives: Sunday Soaking

“…and that 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 … Continue reading →

She speaks with wisdom,and faithful instruction is on her tongue.Proverbs 31:26 The Proverbs Lady has simultaneously convicted and inspired women of God for centuries. We want to be her. We are sometimes shamed by her. Is she really that perfect? … Continue reading →

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. Proverbs 10:19 Every kid that has ever gotten into trouble (eventually) learns to STOP TALKING when caught by his/her parents. Rationalizing, justifying, and certainly back talk just … Continue reading →

My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long.Psalm 35:28 Reading verse 28 in isolation could lead us to assume David was in a season of joy and contentment. To truly appreciate this ending to Psalm chapter 35, we … Continue reading →

“The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me;his word was on my tongue.”II Samuel 23:2 Chapter 23 of II Samuel is titled, “The Last Words of David” in my Bible. As King David writes his memoirs and reflects on his … Continue reading →

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free.But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh;rather, serve one another humbly in love.Galatians 5:13 What is your spiritual status? If you have confessed your sin, repented of it, … Continue reading →

“You have been set free from sin andhave become slaves to righteousness.”Romans 6:18 We all worship something. It is inherent in our nature to worship. Oh, we may not literally prostrate ourselves before idols carved from stone, but 21st-century westerners … Continue reading →

I run in the paths of your commands, for you have set my heart free. Psalm 119:32 God’s good law establishes healthy boundaries for us.   Just as we don’t resent the owner’s manual for our vehicle telling us that we … Continue reading →

Therefore, say to the Israelites:‘I am the LORD, andI will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians.I will free you from being slaves to them, andI will redeem you with an outstretched armand with mighty acts of … Continue reading →

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvationand leaves no regret,but worldly sorrow brings death.II Corinthians 7:10 Sadness, regret, anguish, despair, depression … all of these come to mind when we try to describe sorrow. But while each descriptor may … Continue reading →