Scripture: Luke 5:4-6 4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deeper water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you said so, I will let down the nets.” 6When they had done so, they caught [...]
Remain in the vine and bear fruit
August 13, 2008 By
When ya gotta boast…
August 11, 2008 By
The SOAP ring
August 10, 2008 By
Some of you may have noticed the bubbly button on my sidebar that looks like this: (Thanks, Joy, for designing it! And thanks, Toni, for explaining what a web ring is!) After I began posting my daily devotionals, I was excited to learn of other bloggers who are also using the SOAP method and are [...]
The true miracle man
August 9, 2008 By
Yet I will rejoice
August 6, 2008 By
Where do you get your advice?
August 5, 2008 By
Scripture: John 7:3-5 3Jesus’ brothers said to him, “You ought to leave here and go to Judea, so that your disciples may see the miracles you do. 4No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.” 5For even his own brothers [...]
True belief is all that is required
August 4, 2008 By
Scripture: John 6:29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: believe in the one he has sent.” Observation: To do the work of God, believe in Jesus Christ and who he is Application: Perhaps this one sticks out because I am struggling with my task-oriented lifestyle. All I am required to do is believe. [...]
Confessions of a wordly over-achiever
August 1, 2008 By
I am icky!
July 31, 2008 By
He gives all I need
July 27, 2008 By
Stay alert
July 26, 2008 By
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Observation: I must be aware of my behavior and thoughts, keeping them in line with God’s plan as best I can. Satan is lurking, ready to take advantage of weakness. Application: I [...]
No grumbling
July 25, 2008 By
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Observation: Serve others without complaint. Application: God presents opportunities to serve him throughout my day in serving my children as well as others. Hospitality is not just hosting guests and throwing parties. Hospitality is giving myself to others in a gracious manner. It is [...]
Be beautiful
July 24, 2008 By
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. Observation: True beauty is [...]
What is SOAP? (Or How do I journal my journey?)
July 23, 2008 By
