Category Archives: Sunday Soaking

For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed,a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”Romans 1:17 The theme for the book of Romans is righteousness. It … Continue reading →

“I long to see you so that I may impart to yousome spiritual gift to make you strong– that is, that you and I may be mutually encouragedby each other’s faith.”Romans 1:11-12 Paul’s heart desire was to visit the church … Continue reading →

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”Ephesians 5:21  Here is yet another verse underscoring that our relationship with Jesus makes every other relationship work.  If I love Jesus, I will love the “one anothers” in my life. Because I … Continue reading →

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32  Just because we are believers does not mean we will not hurt each other. In fact, those we are closest to … Continue reading →

Love must be sincere.Hate what is evil, cling to what is good.Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.Honor one another above yourselves.Romans 12:9-10 Paul talks about brotherly love in this passage. That’s good. We can embrace that. (Might adapt … Continue reading →

“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet you also should wash one another’s feet.” John 13:14  First-century foot washing was anything but glamorous. Feet in Bible times became crusty, cracked, and calloused, both from wearing strapped-on … Continue reading →

More than a few of us may be too young to remember these popular 1967 lyrics from the Youngbloods:   Come on people now, Smile on your brother, Everybody get together, Try to love one another  Right now. I have … Continue reading →

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles;they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be … Continue reading →

You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:114 What does God’s Word mean to you? Is it an old book with truth for another era? Is it filled with wisdom that … Continue reading →

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope … Continue reading →