Category Archives: Sunday Soaking

The moment we begin a relationship with Jesus, we have HOPE. Hope for eternity on that day. But also hope for peace and joy and a life that matters on this day (which is a particularly poignant and appropriate observation … Continue reading →

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”Philippians 4:13 When we read “I can do this,” it may bring up an image of Rosie the Riveter — jaw set, muscle flexed, and polka-dot scarf secure. The tough Rosie … Continue reading →

But I will sing of Your strength;in the morning I will sing of your love;for you are my fortress,my refuge in times of trouble.Psalm 59:16  We all struggle with feeling like doing something versus choosing to do it. Because we … 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 Saviorand my hope is in you all day long.”Psalm 25:4-5 David’s prayer to God hundreds of years ago is the … Continue reading →

“I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”Psalm 16:8 At first read, How to Not Be Shaken sounds like a title in the self-help section of your local bookstore. … Continue reading →

If my people, who are called by my name,will humble themselvesand prayand seek my faceand turn from their wicked ways,then I will hear from heaven,and I will forgive their sinand I will heal their land.II Chronicles 7:14 Have you downloaded … Continue reading →

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and morein knowledge and depth of insight…”Philippians 1:9-11 Paul’s prayer for the Philippians in the first century is a great one for us to pray over our prodigals in … Continue reading →

“…take hold of the life that is truly life.”I Timothy 6:19 Paul wrote these words to Timothy — the young man he called “my true son in the faith” (I Timothy 1:2). Timothy received not one, but two letters from … Continue reading →

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come inand eat with him, and he with me.”Revelation 3:20 Jesus is always there, knocking on the door of our … Continue reading →

Then he stretched himself out on the boy three times and cried out to the Lord, “Lord my God, let this boy’s life return to him!” I Kings 17:21 Elijah’s life is a fascinating story of ups and downs as … Continue reading →