Author: Amy

  • SOAP: Persistent Prayer

    Scripture: Romans 1:9 God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God, whom I serve with all my heart by telling others the Good News about his Son. Observation: I pray continually for you and God knows it. Application: Lately I have been…

  • SOAP: Venting is often really gossip. And that is not okay.

    Scripture: Psalm 101:5 I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure conceit and pride. Observation: Gossip is not okay, neither is an inflated ego. And I will not take part in either. Application: Over the last few days someone irritated me and I shared that with someone else. As much…

  • SOAP: Don’t let your grip slip

    Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15 With all theses things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on everything we taught you both in person and by letter. Observation: Knowing what is to come, maintain your understanding and don’t let it slip. Application: It is crucial that I keep my knowledge…

  • SOAP: Encouragement for everlasting life

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 13And now, brothers and sisters, I want you to know what will happen to the Christians who have died so you will not be full of sorrow like people who have no hope. 14For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when…

  • SOAP: A love tsunami

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 And may the Lord make your love grow and overflow to each other and to everyone else, just as our love overflows toward you. Observation: With God’s guidance, your love can grow to immeasurable qualities that you can share with all around you. Application: I want to be a love tsunami.…