From the monthly archives:

June 2009

SOAP: We are instructed to be instructed

June 30, 2009

Scripture: Titus 2:4-5
4These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, 5to live wisely and be pure, to take care of their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.
Observation: Younger women need to be [...]

I LoVermont! A quick wrap-up.

June 26, 2009

As I type this I am flying home from a fantastic vacation in Vermont.

*** Okay, oops. This was when I typed it, but that was two whole weeks ago. Sorry for the delay. Back to the story…***
I am sorry if you missed my SOAP posts last week… the internet connection where we were was spotty [...]

SOAP: Live cleanly to be an instrument

June 26, 2009

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-22
20In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 21If you keep yourself pure, you will be a utensil God can use for his purpose. [...]

SOAP: He gave me the power. I just need to call on it.

June 25, 2009

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.
Observation: The Holy Spirit does not instill fear. The Holy Spirit brings boldness, strength, kindness and the ability to stick to it and do what is right.
Application: So often I let fear rule my actions [...]

SOAP: Talking about money

June 24, 2009

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17
Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
Observation: God wants us to trust in Him alone, and he [...]

Blast away Boredom on the Internet

June 24, 2009

Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long.
Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in…
On with today’s idea…
Go ahead… let your kids surf the ‘net!
I know that I learn a lot and enjoy surfing the ‘net so why shouldn’t my kids [...]

SOAP: I don’t know the whole story

June 23, 2009

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5: 24-25
24Remember that some people lead sinful lives, and everyone knows they will be judged. But there are others whose sin will not be revealed until later. 25In the same way, everyone knows how much good some people do, but there are others whose good deeds won’t be known until later.
Observation: You [...]

SOAP: Revising the to do list

June 22, 2009

Scripture: 1Timothy 4:7-8
7…Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness. 8Physical exercise is important, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next.
Observation: Spend your time and efforts on the thing that really matters and will last: your spiritual health.
Application: There are [...]

Blast away Boredom with a Museum Membership

June 22, 2009

Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long.
Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in…
On with today’s idea…
Museum membership and lots of visits!
If you aren’t a member of any museums in your area, consider looking into it. Not only will you [...]

SOAP: Don’t get bogged down with the details

June 19, 2009

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:4-5
4Don’t let people waste time in endless speculation over myths and spiritual pedigrees. For these things only cause arguments; they don’t help people live a life of faith in God. 5 The purpose of my instruction is that all the Christians there would be filled with love that comes from a pure [...]

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