Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals
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SOAP: It’s okay to question
Today’s reading: Acts 15 Scripture: And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question. – Acts 15:2 Observation: The leaders in faith had questions. What they were…
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SOAP: He gives us what we need + Joy
Today’s reading is Acts 14. The disciples had some challenging times! Here’s what grabbed me. Scripture: …He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven & crops in their seasons, he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy. –Acts 14:17 Observation: He gives us what we need AND fills…
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SOAP: They didn’t let the opposition spoil their joy
Good morning! Today’s reading is Acts 13. Here’s what grabbed me: Scripture: And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.” –Acts 13:52 Observation: Even though they were being persecuted and expelled, their joy could not be stolen. Application: For this one, you really need the context. The disciples had just followed God’s…
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SOAP: Beauty all around us
Today’s reading is Psalms 19 and Acts 12. There was a lot of awesomeness in those passages. This is the one that tugged at me most today. Scripture: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. –Psalms 19:1 Observation: Just look up in the sky to see some of…
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SOAP: Love as He does
Good morning! Today’s reading is Acts 10. Here’s what I heard: Scripture: The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” –Acts 10: 15 Observation: God loves all of us, and doesn’t put one above another. It is not up to us to to decide if something or…
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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.…