Category Archives: Sunday Soaking
Sunday Soaking: Praying Precedes Teaching
“As for me, far be it from me that I shouldsin against the Lord by failing to pray for you.And I will teach you the way that is good and right.”I Samuel 12:23 The passage above is just a brief … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Human Harm Used for God’s Good
“You intended to harm me,but God intended it for good to accomplishwhat is now being done, the saving of many lives.”Genesis 50:20 As he interacted with his brothers, Joseph was able to set aside any personal feelings of pain, anger, … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Examining the Good
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 My oldest son has always been a thinker and a man of few words. It frustrated me to ask him: “How as soccer practice?Answer: “Good.” “How was … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Wisdom — Letting It Go
“A man’s wisdom gives him patience, it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11 While the TSA may admonish air travelers, “If you see something, say something,” perhaps God’s advice would more often be, “If you see … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: The Easy Way Is Often NOT The Wise Way
“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,but the folly of fools is deception.”Proverbs 14:8 Deception can be a quick, easy way to get out of an awkward situation or a tight jam. Just a little … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Need Wisdom? Ask God!
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God,who gives generously to all without finding fault,and it will be given to him.James 1:5 One short verse, but so much truth here! Let’s unpack it together: HumilityThe verse begins, If … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: COUNTED Dead to Sin
“In the same way, count yourselvesdead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.”Romans 6:11 While all of us are fully aware that we are not dead to sin, we can celebrate the joyous news that in Christ, God … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Clearly Seen
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities —his eternal power and divine nature —have been clearly seen, being understood fromwhat has been made, so that men are without excuse.”Romans 1:20 All of creation bears witness to God’s … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Righteousness By Faith
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed,a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”Romans 1:17 Editor’s note: This week marks the launch of the new … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Paul’s Commitment to Mutual Encouragement
“I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong – that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.” Romans 1:11-12 Paul’s heart desire was … Continue reading
