Category Archives: Sunday Soaking

He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of workas craftsmen, designers, embroiderers in blue,purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen,and weavers—all of them master craftsmen and designers.Exodus 35:35 This passage in Exodus addresses the construction of the … Continue reading →

Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male … Continue reading →

“I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual giftto make you strong – that is, that you and I may be mutually encouragedby each other’s faith.”Romans 1:11-12 The apostle Paul makes a strong case … Continue reading →

By faithNoah, when warned about things not yet seen,in holy fear built an ark to save his family.By his faithhe condemned the world and became heir of the righteousnessthat is in keeping with faith.Hebrews 11:7 What would you step out … Continue reading →

“…they chose Stephen, a man full of faithand of the Holy Spirit…”Acts 6:5 As the early church grew, the need for workers also grew. The disciples wisely realized theyneeded to delegate. Self-awareness prompted them to see that there were not … Continue reading →

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11 provides an apt definition of faith. Many of us may have learned the King James Version:  Now faith is … Continue reading →

In addition to all this,take up the shield of faithwith which you can extinguishall the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16  Measuring approximately 4.5’ tall by 2’ wide, the Roman shield would completely cover a soldier as he … Continue reading →

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 It’s hard to overstate the value of a strong work ethic. No matter the arena—workplace, athletic field, ministry, or home … Continue reading →

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 Dictionary.com offers this … Continue reading →

“…clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,gentleness, and patience…and over all these virtues put on love,which binds them all together in perfect unity.”Colossians 3:12-14 Our identity in Christ means we should look, sound, think, and behave differently.  It’s all about what … Continue reading →