Category Archives: Sunday Soaking

“…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 in my … Continue reading →

Then Jesus declared,“I am the bread of life.He who comes to me will never go hungry,and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”John 6:35  This statement from Jesus was the first of seven “I am” declarations clearly claiming … Continue reading →

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”Peter answered,“You are the Messiah.”Mark 8:29 Do you agree with Peter? Do the meditations of your heart, the ruminations in your mind, and the declarations of your mouth all … Continue reading →

“Moses built an altar and called it,‘The LORD is my banner.’”Exodus 17:15  Because his heart was filled with gratitude, Moses built this altar to praise God for His provision.   We often ask God for help in the midst of the … Continue reading →

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”Genesis 1:1 The Hebrew word for God in this passage is Elohim. This word is plural, suggesting the presence and active involvement of the Trinity during creation.  It’s easy to think … Continue reading →

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,the Beginning and the End,”says the Lord,“who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”Revelation 1:8 God is the beginning and the end of all. He is the One who was, … Continue reading →

“Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness,forbearance and patience, not realizing thatGod’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”Romans 2:4 Kindness, forbearance, and patience: all traits we want from those who love us – our … Continue reading →

“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” Isaiah 40:11 If you grew up with a strong, hard-working dad, it … Continue reading →

“Do not worship any other god, for the LORD whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.”Exodus 34:14 Our great and holy God will tolerate no rivals. That’s why scripture describes Him as jealous. He alone is worthy of our … Continue reading →

Our Write the WORD for this month will focus on the some of the Attributes of God. (Next month, we’ll continue in a similar vein by reading and writing verses that reveal Names of God … we look forward to … Continue reading →