Category Archives: Sunday Soaking

Therefore, say to the Israelites:‘I am the LORD, andI will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians.I will free you from being slaves to them, andI will redeem you with an outstretched armand with mighty acts of … Continue reading →

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvationand leaves no regret,but worldly sorrow brings death.II Corinthians 7:10 Sadness, regret, anguish, despair, depression … all of these come to mind when we try to describe sorrow. But while each descriptor may … Continue reading →

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news,who proclaim peace,who bring good tidings,who proclaim salvation,who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”Isaiah 52:7 Where, and to whom, do our feet carry us? What kind of … Continue reading →

“But I trust in your unfailing love;my heart rejoices in your salvation.”Psalm 13:5 David begins Psalm 13 by asking four times, “How long…?” His questions are more of a lament, giving insight into his pain and frustration:  He feels forgotten by … Continue reading →

My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,my shield and the horn of my salvation.He is my stronghold, my refuge andmy savior— from violent people you save me.II Samuel 22:2-3 These verses are part of a long Psalm … Continue reading →

“Take the helmet of salvation…” Ephesians 6:17 Last month, we introduced our first study of elements of the Armor of God from Ephesians 6. After focusing on the Belt of Truth during May, we are continuing in June with the … Continue reading →

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist… Ephesians 6:14a As followers of Christ, we put on the armor of God daily so that we can take our stand against the enemy. Ours is a spiritual … Continue reading →

“Show me your ways, O LORD,teach me your paths;guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my Savior,and my hope is in you all day long.”Psalm 25:4-5 David makes three requests of God:  Show me your ways  … Continue reading →

Paul uses the word stand four times in the Armor of God passage in Ephesians 6:  Take your stand against the devil’s schemes  Stand your ground  Stand  Stand firm  We can almost imagine a four-star general barking, “Stand your ground!” … Continue reading →

“…be strong in the LORD and in his mighty power….”Ephesians 6:10  Picture yourself seeking counsel from a friend or mentor, and she provides this challenge: “Be strong in the Lord! Find your strength in His mighty power!” The admonition is … Continue reading →