Category: Bible Study
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PEACE and breaking down barriers… More from Ephesians 2
Thanks to those of you who jumped over to follow me on Instagram yesterday. I appreciate it. We are past “that” number now. Thanks! This morning I read Ephesians 2:11-22 several times. That passage is so power-packed. It’s possible I’ll revisit it tomorrow or Saturday, as there is so so much in there. This morning, though,…
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Ephesians 2: A change in plans and some thoughts on being achievement-oriented
Good morning, friends. To be honest, I am having a real hard time with the reading schedule for Ephesians. You may have noticed that with my lack of regular posting. I think that because I typically read bigger passages at a time, I am having a tough time with the smaller morsels. I see incredible value…
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Ephesians 1: 22-23: Jesus is the head of the church. Let’s follow HIS example of ruling with love, mercy and service.
This morning when I woke up and began thinking about reading or assigned reading of Ephesians, I really wanted to linger in yesterday’s scripture. I am away from home, but wanted to write yesterday’s scripture on notecards (which are sitting on my nightstand at home) and was thinking about doing that when I get home in…
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Ephesians 1: 15-21: He has some SERIOUS power. This prayer calls it forward.
Good morning, friends. Today’s reading really packs a powerful punch. I cannot pick out just one verse, it is all so gorgeous and super relevant. Bear with me as I modify my SOAP plan and pretty much SOAP the whole thing. This passage is an ideal one to pray for your children, or really anyone you care about,…
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Ephesians 1:12-14: He loved me right away, before I did one thing
Good morning from New York City. I flew in Wednesday for a quick trip here and am now at the airport, awaiting my flight back home. It may have been a short trip, but it was action-packed with great meetings and even a little bit of Christmas shopping. You m ay remember from Wednesday that I…
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Ephesians 1:1-6: He chose us before we did (or didn’t do) anything
Good morning, friends. I am taking a break from the Psalms for a bit and reading Ephesians over the next 27 days along with Candace over at His Mercy Is New. It seems that both Candace and I are feeling a pull to gird ourselves more aggressively in the armor of God. In doing so,…
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James 1:5- Ask Him to guide you
This morning I’m going rogue. I read the Psalm that was next up, Psalm 87, and, as much as firmly believe every word of the Bible is in there for a reason, I had a hard time rallying around one particular verse in there to SOAP today. Instead, I started thinking about James 1:5, which…
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Psalm 86: Glorifying His name
Good morning. I’ve been sitting in Psalm 86 since yesterday, reading and re-reading. The whole thing talks about God’s power and strength and how much the Psalmist appreciates both. I felt this one summed it up best: Scripture: Psalm 86: 12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and…
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Psalm 85: A Prayer for Restoration
You may have noticed that I didn’t post yesterday. I read Psalm 85 over and over yesterday morning, but couldn’t determine what to write. Today I am still a little stuck, as I cannot settle on one verse, but I think I am closer to what His message for me might be. I’m going to…
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Psalm 84: Does getting your strength from Him mean you can have anything you want?
Scripture: Psalm 84: 5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion. Observation: Those who listen, lean on and follow the Lord are blessed. Application: Finding strength in God means really going to Him in prayer and then really listening to His guidance and then really taking…
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Psalm 83: A prayer for peace
Scripture: Psalm 83:1-3 O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. Observation: Um. Oh WOW does this feel…
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Psalm 82: Please rescue the weak and needy, Lord. And that is ALL of us!
Just jumping right in with SOAP from Psalm 82 today… Scripture: Psalm 82: 4 Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Observation: I don’t think this one even needs to be restated. It’s so very applicable now as it was when written. Application: This is a prayer to be…
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Psalm 81: Stop being stubborn. Listen and do.
For the past few weeks I have been intending to write out prayers to pray repeatedly, much like what I saw in the movie “War Room.” This isn’t something that comes naturally to me, although praying and listening have been a regular part of my life for quite some time. I just haven’t been able…
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Psalm 80: Restore us!
Scripture: Psalm 80: 19 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved. Observation: The rest of the Psalm outlines the despair this believer is facing. Here he shows his faith in God, even in the despair. He is calling out for restoration from God. Application: Even in…
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Psalm 79: Remember Him and praise Him in the storm
Happy Tuesday! Are you back in the swing of things from the holiday yet? Yesterday I was able to get tons of work done, which is awesome, and even enjoyed my family time in the evening without stressing out too much… woo-hoooo! Today’s Psalm is like yesterday’s in that the verseI selected is the one…