Category Archives: Sunday Soaking

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,with all your soul,and with all your strength.Deuteronomy 6:5 Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God withall your heart,with all your soul, andwith all your mind.”Matthew 22:37  All … Continue reading →

“As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you…” I Samuel 12:23 According to Samuel, prayerlessness is indeed a sin. This verse is part of Samuel’s farewell address … Continue reading →

“How great is the love the Father haslavished on us that we should be called children of God.”I John 3:1 Could there be a love any greater than God’s love for us? No. Impossible. Nothing and no one can come close.   … Continue reading →

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 We are God’s workmanship.   We are His handiwork, the result of His design and labor.   … Continue reading →

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32  Years ago, while visiting our granddaughter, Julia Grace, she and I worked together on memorizing the verse above. She struggled with … Continue reading →

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17  Do I love at all times?  Am I a faithful friend?  Do time, schedules, and commitments handicap my ability and availability to … Continue reading →

It was July 1961.  Almost exactly 65 years ago. Legendary coach Vince Lombardi walked onto the field for day one of training camp. His Green Bay Packers team was comprised of professional athletes who almost won the NFL Championship in … Continue reading →

 “A man’s wisdom gives him patience,it is to his glory to overlook an offense.”Proverbs 19:11 While the TSA may admonish air travelers, “If you see something, say something,” perhaps God’s advice would more often be, “If you see something, pray … Continue reading →

“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,but the folly of fools is deception.”Proverbs 14:8 Deception can be a quick, easy way to get out of an awkward situation or a tight jam. Just a little … Continue reading →

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God,who gives generously to all without finding fault,and it will be given to him.James 1:5 One short verse, but so much truth here! Let’s unpack it together: HumilityThe verse begins, If … Continue reading →