From the monthly archives:

April 2009

SOAP: If you have questions, just open up the Bible and read

April 30, 2009

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Scripture: Matthew 17:5
But even as he said it, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him.”
Observation: This was a definite [...]

SOAP: God’s POV is much better than my own

April 29, 2009

Scripture: Matthew 16:23
Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, and not from God’s”
Observation: Jesus explained to Peter that Peter had the wrong perspective and consequently was working against God.
Application: God’s will and God’s [...]

SOAP: Keep worshipping and pleading

April 28, 2009

Scripture:  Matthew 15:25, 28
But she came and worshipped him and pleaded again, “Lord, help me!”
“Woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed.
Observation: This woman would not stop begging and asking Jesus to heal, even though Jesus and his disciples asked her to go away. [...]

We have a winner… You are all winners!

April 26, 2009

Thanks for all of your interest in my recycled Ranger Rick giveaway. I was hoping someone would enter and was delighted when I received 10 entries!
My random number helpers (aka my two sons) have selected the grand prize winner of the 8 Ranger Rick magazines. The magazines will go to commenter #4, Kristen T. of [...]

SOAP: Ya wanna feel closer to Jesus?

April 26, 2009

Scripture: Matthew 13:12 (partial)
To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge…
Observation: Those who really want to know more about Jesus will learn more.
Application: If you really want to know more about Jesus and have a fuller understanding of him, you can.
If you [...]

SOAP: Weary? Searching for true rest?

April 24, 2009

Scripture: Matthew 11:28
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
Observation: Jesus wants us to go to him and to lean on him. He will give us comfort.
Application: This sounds simple. But it takes full faith to really work.
I can feel pretty [...]

Earth Day recycled giveaway: Ranger Rick

April 22, 2009

Since it is Earth Day I thought I’d host a real recycling-type of giveaway: 8 already-loved, but still in excellent condition, issues of Ranger Rick, the National Wildlife Federation’s magazine for children.
Instead of something new, I’m keeping these perfectly good magazines from going to waste and sharing some love with your family.
Nope, this isn’t your [...]

SOAP: A return to the earnest search

April 22, 2009

Scripture: Psalm 63:1
O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.
Observation: David really wants God with every fiber of his being. All of him desires God.
Application: Sure, I want God in my life. But this verse [...]

The sad tale of my 2009 MS 150 experience

April 21, 2009

This is me, ready to roll. Well, sort of…

The good news is that I am at my Weight Watchers goal weight for the first time in more than one year.
The bad news is that I didn’t get there the right way, so it likely won’t last. And, of course, how I got there is the [...]

SOAP: He is glorious even in the ick

April 21, 2009

Scripture: Psalm 57:5
Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens!
May your glory shine over all the earth.
Observation: This is written amidst major turmoil. It was written about the time David met up in the cave with Saul, who was trying to kill him, and yet David listened to God and spared Saul. In the midst [...]

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