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Could I amaze with boldness?

January 28, 2009

Scripture: Acts 4:13
The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.
Observation: Peter and John were regular guys proclaiming and doing extraordinary things. They did [...]

A reminder to spend time with Him

January 22, 2009

Scripture:  Psalm 88: 13
But I cry to you for help, O Lord;
in the morning my prayer comes before you.
Observation: This one’s pretty to the point, so I’ll just skip to the…
Application: My life has felt overwhelming lately. I have been exhausted and, consequently, over-sleeping And not doing my reading and SOAP’ing in the morning. Perhaps [...]

What does He need from you?

November 10, 2008

Scripture: Job 35:6-7

6If you sin, how does that affect him?
If your sins are many, what does that do to him?
7If you are righteous, what do you give to him,
or what does he receive from your hand?

Observation: My actions will not give or take away from God. He is much more powerful than that. He needs [...]

Whom are you serving?

November 5, 2008

Scripture: Galatians 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Observation: As a believer and follower of Christ, one should focus on following Christ rather than pleasing and [...]

Focus on HIM, not your troubles

October 8, 2008

Scripture: Luke 21: 34
“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.
Observation: Jesus is instructing us to keep waiting and watching for his return. He knows that the troubles of the world can get in the [...]

His guidance will bring true success

September 22, 2008

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 such a large [...]

Just Serve

September 18, 2008

First, I want to apologize for my erratic SOAPy posting. It has not been easy to find computer time when I can clear my head and focus on what God might be sharing with me. So please know that I am doing the reading, and I will do my best to post. It has just [...]

Do as He instructs

September 8, 2008

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:21
21I have told you today, but you still have not obeyed the Lord your God in all he sent me to tell you. 22 So now be sure of this: You will die by the sword, famine and plague in the place where you want to go settle.”
Observation: Jeremiah had been asked to [...]

The Elders’ joy in Revelation

September 6, 2008

Scripture: Revelation 11:16
And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshipped God, saying:
“We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty,
The One who is and who was,
Because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.
Observation: Amid all the destruction, those elders will have their [...]

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