Sep 25, 2024 | SOAP
I choose to honor and remember miracles and victories from my past–but I choose to live in the miracle of what God is doing today. ================ Scripture Ezra 3:12 “But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers’ houses, old men who had...
Sep 23, 2024 | SOAP
How do I interact with those around me? Do I settle for shallow praise and flattery, or do I ‘confirm’ people in their calling? When I leave, do people feel challenged, encouraged, and strengthened…or criticized and discouraged?...
Sep 19, 2024 | SOAP
It’s far simpler and safer to merely be hospitable to people as guests–but God calls me to welcome people into the family. =============================== Scripture Ezekiel 47:21-22 “So shall you divide this land among you according to the tribes of...
Aug 28, 2024 | SOAP
When others turn a deaf ear, I must keep speaking truth. When others turn away, I must choose obedience instead of discouragement. When others ridicule, I must be faithful. ==================== Scripture Ezekiel 2:7 “And you shall speak my words to them, whether...
Aug 20, 2024 | SOAP
If God can mourn as His judgment falls on the wicked Moabites, then I must learn to care just as deeply for those around me. Today I choose to let my heart rejoice, celebrate, mourn, grieve, and ‘feel’ for those around me–instead of reducing my...
Aug 13, 2024 | SOAP
Instead of telling God how to be God…I must bring my prayers to Him with an open hand: “God, here’s the situation. It’s out of my control, but I know you are sovereign. I’m inviting you into the mess, and I’m asking you to resolve...