Category: Bible Study
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SOAP: I will not be shaken
Good morning! Today’s reading for me was Psalm 16 and Acts 9. Here is what grabbed me: Scripture: I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” –Psalm 16:8 Observation: With Him in my focus, front and center, I can stay the right course. Application:…
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SOAP: Share his love everywhere!
Today’s reading is Acts 8. Here’s what grabbed me: Scripture: Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. –Acts 8:4 Observation: The believers were being scattered and persecuted, and still they preached the truth wherever they ended up. Application: Everywhere we go, we have to opportunity to share God’s love. Every trip to the…
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SOAP: Don’t lose heart. Keep doing good.
Good morning to you! Are you traveling a tough path? Are things a bit (or a lot) out of control and it doesn’t look like God is near? He is. Read on, my friends…. Today our reading is Acts 7. Here is what grabbed me: Scripture: …He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain…
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SOAP: Build a team
Good morning! Last night I went to bed after journaling and praying and trying to solve a problem. I feel super-stretched and some important stuff isn’t happening as I would like for it to happen. I asked God to show me what to do and how to do it. I believe today’s reading held a…
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SOAP: He’s got the power
Good morning! Today’s reading is Acts 5. Here’s what grabbed me: Scripture: But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God. –Acts 5:39 Observation: These words came from men trying to stop and punish the disciples. Even they recognized, though, that…
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SOAP: Sometimes, you just can’t help but share (even when you work in wine)
Happy Saturday! This morning, as promised yesterday, I’m changing things up and sharing a full passage to read from which to pick your one SOAP message. I’ll share what struck me in the passage here, but please, if you can, take the time to read the entire passage on your own and listen to what God…
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SOAP: Building a good base
Scripture: “But the seed with good soil stands for those with a good and noble heart, who hear the word, retain it and by persevering produce a good crop.” Luke 8:15 Observation: Those with a firm foundation, who listen and apply the word and then keep working at understanding and living it will thrive. Application: Growing…
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SOAP: Hungry for LIFE
Scripture: Then Jesus declared, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” –John 6:35 Observation: He is the giver of life and He will provide all we need. Application: When you seek true, really fulfilling life, seeking Him will make…
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SOAP: Stay hopeful
Scripture: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. -Romans 12:12 Observation: Stay hopeful. Hang in there. Keep reaching out to him. Application: Sometimes it is hard to stay the course. Aside from being a parent, which carries its own challenges (And is a lot harder to write about in detail, here, to…
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SOAP: Refresh and be refreshed
Scripture: A generous person will prospers; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” –Proverbs 11:25 Observation: Encourage and help others and you will benefit, too. Application: Sometimes, when I pay someone a compliment, I don’t know who feels better about it. That’ not why I do it, but I love watching them shine from the inside out.…
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SOAP: Need strength?
Scripture: Look to the Lord and his strength; Seek his face always –Psalm 105:4 Observation: There is a lot of power in God. Reach out for it. Application: This morning I am feeling weary. I am eager and see great things, but I am also weary and see all sorts of work ahead of me,…
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SOAP: Praying by myself
Scripture: After he had dismissed them, he went upon a mountainside by himself to pray… –Matthew 14:23 Observation: Jesus addressed those with care who came to him, and then he set aside time for his own spiritual health and personal relationship with his Father. Application: Wow. I’m pretty sure this one grabbed me right where I…
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SOAP: He prepares us for the bumps and bruises
Scripture: I have told you these things so that, in me, you may have peace. In this world you WILL have trouble, But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Observation: He wants us to know what we need to stay strong in our faith, even in the hard times. He knows they are there.…
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SOAP: What are you saying?
Scripture: Gossip is spread by wicked people; They stir up trouble and destroy friendships.” –Proverbs 16:28 Observation: Talking about others can cause a lot of problems.
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SOAP: Hold on through the heartache. Relief is coming.
Scripture: “Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” –Psalm 30:5 Observation: Hurt is real and it is strong. But, with Him, eventually it does end.