Everybody, a Select Few, & Only Me

Apr 21, 2019 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 24; Psalm 57, 58; 1 Chronicles 8; Matthew 8 Another follower said, “Master, excuse me for a couple of days, please. I have my father’s funeral to take care of.”Jesus refused. “First things first. Your business is life, not death. Follow me. Pursue...

4-20-19 Holy Saturday

Apr 20, 2019 | Evening Prayers

God, our darkness culminates in despair. Our voices are silenced. Our hope diminished. But your Son’s return is imminent. Though we remind ourselves that he is yet alive, the remembrance of that dark Saturday so long ago teaches us that we are surrounded by...

Commitment

Apr 20, 2019 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 23; Psalm 31, 54; Matthew 7 Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. You hate those who pay regard to worthless idols, but I trust in the Lord. I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love, because you have...

4-19-19 Good Friday

Apr 19, 2019 | Evening Prayers

God, give us the strength to control our urge to rush from the Triumphal Entry to the Victorious Resurrection without recalling the passion and death of your Son. Remind us of the pain of betrayal. Teach us the embarrassment of arrest and conviction. Bring to our...

That’s On Me

Apr 19, 2019 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 22; Psalm 17,35; Matthew 6 David said to Abiathar, “I knew it—that day I saw Doeg the Edomite there, I knew he’d tell Saul. I’m to blame for the death of everyone in your father’s family. Stay here with me. Don’t be afraid. The one out to kill you...