Category Archives: Write the Word

Sunday Soaking: Soul Rest

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV) “Weary … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: He Holds Our Hand

For I am the Lord your Godwho takes hold of your right hand and says to you,Do not fear, I will help you.Isaiah 41:13 Being a teacher, mentor, and spiritual coach to women means I have the sacred, holy privilege … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Hold to the Teaching!

So then, brothers, stand firm andhold to the teachings we passed on to you,whether by word of mouth or by letter.II Thessalonians 2:15 Even those without an economics degree understand the inverse relationship between supply and demand: if it’s rare … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: He Holds Us – And Them!

If I rise on the wings of the dawn,if I settle on the far side of the sea,even there your hand will guide me,your right hand will hold me fast.Psalm 139:9-10  Most of the “hold” verses we’re reading and writing … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Loving God and Keeping the Law

 If you carefully observe all these commandsI am giving you to follow—to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to himand to hold fast to him— then the Lord will drive out all these nations before you,and you will … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Got Peace?

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Philippians … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: His Punishment Brought Us Peace

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Claiming God’s Peace

Stand firm then…with your feet fitted with the readinessthat comes from the gospel of peace.Ephesians 6:14-15 What comes to mind when you hear the word PEACE?  The 1960s with their tie-dyed shirts and long hair? Walking along a deserted beach … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Glory to God, Peace for Us

Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.Luke 2:14 The heavenly chorus sang the birth announcement of Jesus, proclaiming not only his birth but the prophetic purpose of His death. The coming … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: “Make Every Effort” This Passion Week

Let us therefore make every effortto do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.Romans 14:19 Make every effortto keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.Ephesians 4:3 If it is possible, as far as it depends … Continue reading

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