Category: Bible Study
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Psalms SOAP: The mediations of my heart and words of my mouth
Day 10 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 25-27 I’m actually going to share my SOAP from the reading for Day 8, which was Psalms 19-21. This verse has stuck with me all weekend. Tomorrow I plan to be back on track and share from tomorrow’s reading… unless I hear another plan…
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Psalms SOAP: He is the source of true strength
Day 7 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalm 18 Scripture: Psalms 18:32 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. Observation: I don’t build up true strength on my own… it comes from God. He alone can strengthen me and make my walk flawless. Application: If I…
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Psalms SOAP: Worship Him alone
Day 6 of 60 Days of Psalms Today’s Reading: Psalms 16-17 Scripture: Psalm 16: 4 (partial) The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods… Observation: Those who put other things above God and ‘worship’ them will find sadness and sorrow. Application: It is so easy to think that I only worship God…
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Psalms SOAP: Tell of His Wonders
Day 4 of 60 Days of Psalms Today’s Reading: Psalms 9 & 10 Scripture: Psalm 9: 1 I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. Observation: I should be sure to share the wonders I have experienced. Application: God amazes me so often. I experience and…
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Psalms SOAP: Bring an end to the violence of the wicked
Day 3 of 60 Days of Psalms Today’s reading: Psalms 7-8 Scripture: Psalms 7:9 O righteous God, Who searches mind and hearts, Bring to an end to the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. Observation: Lord who is pure, who knows all of our true intentions and desires, please end evil ways…
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Won’t you journey through the Psalms with me?
I have really enjoyed reading the Bible with an online community. I love the community that builds as we hold each other accountable and I love reading a variety of responses on the same reading. Reading thorugh the Bible in 90 Days with so many of you was an incredible experience… I loved all the…
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Proverbs SOAP: Help the poor or else be wicked
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 29:7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. Observation: Care for the poor or else you are wicked. Application: I’m not exactly sure just what my direct application for this today is, but I think God is working on…
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Proverbs SOAP: Give to the poor. Don’t ignore their requests for help
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 28:27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses. Observation: Give to the poor and don’t ignore them. Application: I live in a city where I’ve been asked several times for money by people walking…
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Proverbs SOAP: Diligence, consideration and duty will be rewarded
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 27: 18 He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. Observation: Diligence, consideration and duty will be rewarded. Application: Perhaps God is saying here that we should tend to the tasks set before us diligently,…
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Proverbs SOAP: A call for your help on foolishness
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Ummm, I’m taking a break from SOAP for the day because, well, I’m a bit confused and thought maybe you could help. Scripture: Today we are to be reading and selecting a verse from Proverbs 26 that jumps out and I can’t seem to get past Proverbs 26: 4-5:…
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Proverbs SOAP: Don’t chase riches of the wrong kind
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 23:4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Observation: Watch where you are placing your focus and be sure it is in the right places. Do not shoot for the wrong things and spread yourself too thin. Application: This one…
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Proverbs SOAP: Please help with my cheerful heart
Scripture: Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up bones. Observation: Having the right frame of mind can make all the difference… A happy outlook brings healing. Application: Today and tomorrow I and 12,999 cyclists are riding in a bicycle ride from Houston to Austin (about 180 miles) to…
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Proverbs SOAP: I’ve gotta watch my tone and words
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Observation: I think this refers both to the actual words spoken as well as to the tone used. Application: I could do a better job watching my tone and thinking before I speak.…
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Proverbs SOAP: On being neighborly and sharing….
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 14:21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy. Observation: It is sinful to not care for those around you. Those who help others will be rewarded. Application: On first reading of this passage, I thought about my neighbors…
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Blogging through the Bible in 90 Days interview on HavenToday.org
Yesterday I had the opportunity to chat with Charles Morris of Haven Today in a radio interview about Blogging through the Bible in 90 Days. I recorded my part of the interview at KHCB radio in Houston and he recorded his part from California. Today the interview airs on more than 600 radio stations around…