Assigned Places

Apr 16, 2019 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: 1 Sam. 18; 1 Chr. 6; Ps. 11; Matt. 3 And these are the places where the priestly families were assigned to live. 1 Chronicles 6:54 OBSERVATIONS: The priests and their families were assigned places to live. The parallels to our way of life in the United...

4-15-19 Second Chances

Apr 15, 2019 | Evening Prayers

God, we praise you for second chances — and for second second chances. Teach us to see your redemption in the people around us. Help us to hope for recovery even when all hope seems lost. And, as we approach the remembrance of your Son’s last earthly week,...

Statements of Faith

Apr 15, 2019 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 17; Psalm 9; Matthew 2 God holds the high center,    he sees and sets the world’s mess right.He decides what is right for us,    gives people their just deserts.Psalm 9:7-8 OBSERVATIONS: The Psalmist is stating his belief. The question is, is he...

The Dark Times

Apr 14, 2019 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 15-16; 1 Chronicles 5; Matthew 1 At that very moment the Spirit of God left Saul and in its place a black mood sent by God settled on him. He was terrified.1 Samuel 16:14 OBSERVATIONS: Saul’s disobedience resulted in the removal of...

The Daily Examen

Apr 13, 2019 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 14; 1 Chronicles 4; 2 Corinthians 13 Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in...