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 with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your … Continue reading →

“…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 [NIV] When our oldest was only one year old, after prompting by our pastor, I began to pray for a thankful heart … Continue reading →

“…and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” II Timothy 3:15 Paul is writing to Timothy, his spiritual son. (He refers to … Continue reading →

She speaks with wisdom,and faithful instruction is on her tongue.Proverbs 31:26 The Proverbs Lady has simultaneously convicted and inspired women of God for centuries. We want to be her. We are sometimes shamed by her. Is she really that perfect? … Continue reading →

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. Proverbs 10:19 Every kid that has ever gotten into trouble (eventually) learns to STOP TALKING when caught by his/her parents. Rationalizing, justifying, and certainly back talk just … Continue reading →

My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long.Psalm 35:28 Reading verse 28 in isolation could lead us to assume David was in a season of joy and contentment. To truly appreciate this ending to Psalm chapter 35, we … Continue reading →

“The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me;his word was on my tongue.”II Samuel 23:2 Chapter 23 of II Samuel is titled, “The Last Words of David” in my Bible. As King David writes his memoirs and reflects on his … Continue reading →

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free.But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh;rather, serve one another humbly in love.Galatians 5:13 What is your spiritual status? If you have confessed your sin, repented of it, … Continue reading →

“You have been set free from sin andhave become slaves to righteousness.”Romans 6:18 We all worship something. It is inherent in our nature to worship. Oh, we may not literally prostrate ourselves before idols carved from stone, but 21st-century westerners … Continue reading →

I run in the paths of your commands, for you have set my heart free. Psalm 119:32 God’s good law establishes healthy boundaries for us.   Just as we don’t resent the owner’s manual for our vehicle telling us that we … Continue reading →