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  • SOAP: Why the Law was given

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    Scripture: Galatians 3: 19 Well then, why was the law given? It was given to show people how guilty that are. But this system of law was to last only until the coming of the child to whom God’s promise was made. And there is this further difference. God gave his laws to angels to…

  • SOAP: Fulfillment of the law

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    Scripture: Galatians 2:21 I am not one of those who treats the grace of God as meaningless. For if we could be saved by keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die. Observation: God’s grace sent his son to die as fulfillment of the law. Application: My confusion and questions earlier…

  • Princess castle cake and tiara cake!

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    My daughter celebrated her third birthday this weekend and, after hearing about my sister-in-law’s experience in making a few cakes just before me, I was able to learn a new secret for cake-decorating success: straws! Using straws, a few other things, and a little help from my 3 children, I was able to present these…

  • Discussion from yesterday’s SOAP post about the Law

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    My SOAP post yesterday brought a lot of questions to mind and I appreciate the responses I got. I did a little more digging around in Matthew and here is what I’ve come up with: Evidently the laws outlined in the Old Testament fall into three categories: ceremonial, civil and moral. The ceremonial laws were…

  • SOAP: People pleasing or God pleasing?

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    Scripture: Galatians 1:10 Obviously, I’m not trying to be a people pleaser! No, I am trying to please God. If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ’s servant. Observation: Paul explains that what pleases God may not please people and that he is serving God, not men. Application: Ouch. I’m…

  • Wow! The Children’s Museum of Houston is getting even better!

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    The Children’s Museum of Houston is about to premiere a brand new expansion that doubles the size of the museum and it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! (Yes, I realize capitalizing on the web is the equivalent of shouting and should be reserved for the most appropriate moments. Well, this IS one!!!) And, by the way… Do I…

  • SOAP: A question about the Law

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    Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:32 Carefully obey all the commands I give you. Do not add to them or subtract from them. Mark 16:16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. Observation/Application: (I’m taking a little liberty on the format today.) I found it interesting that…

  • SOAP: His will be done

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    Scripture: Mark 14: 36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will, not mine.” Observation: Jesus knew what pain and suffering was coming and asked God to prevent it, if it was in His will. Application: It is very humbling…

  • SOAP: No procrastinating for this test

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    Scripture: Mark 13: 34-35 34“The coming of the Son of Man can be compared with that of a man who left home to go on a trip. He gave each of his employees instructions about he work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. 35 So keep a…

  • SOAP: A model of teamwork

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    Scripture:  Deuteronomy 1: 9 “At that time I told you, “You are too great a burden for me to carry all by myself. Observation: Moses was having a hard time hearing and judging all the people’s problems and disagreements, yet he knew it was his responsibility to oversee everyone. Moses ultimately was advised to appoint…

  • FREE customized word puzzles

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    A friend from my son’s class shared a great resource with the rest of us: www.puzzle-maker.com. You can go to this site and input words to be made into a word search puzzle or enter words and clues to be made into a crossword puzzle. It’s super-easy, free and is super-quick, too. I just made…

  • SOAP: No doubting allowed

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    Scripture: Mark 11:22-23 22Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. 23 I assure you that you can say to this mountain, ‘May God lift you up and throw you into the sea,’ and your command will be obeyed. All that’s required is that you really believe and do not doubt in your…

  • SOAP: Only God is good

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    Scripture: Mark 10:18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good. Observation: Woah. Now THAT is humbling. Jesus, who looks and sounds pretty perfect to me, is saying that he is not to be called good. Yikes. Application: I wonder why he said that. Perhaps because of the fact that…

  • What is SOAP? Or how do I journal my journey

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    This post was originally shared in July of 2008. I think it is important, though, so I am re-posting as part of the Works for Me Wednesday “greatest hits.” Hope you enjoy and are inspired to try it for yourself… My church’s senior pastor shared a simple, yet meaningful journaling format called SOAP back in December…

  • Can you help me with the 2009 MS 150?

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    I’m not sure of the netiquette of all this. I hope this post will not offend anyone in any way.  If you are willing to support me in any way, I would tremendously appreciate it. This is the letter I sent to many of my real-life friends. Please, read on… Oh my goodness I can…