Seen Unseen Goals

Jul 14, 2011 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 19-21; Hebrews 11 Hebrews 11:1-2 The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. The act of faith is what...

Fringes and Margins

Jul 13, 2011 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 15-18; Hebrews 10 Isaiah 15:5-9 Oh, how I grieve for Moab!  Refugees stream to Zoar and then on to Eglath-shelishiyah. Up the slopes of Luhith they weep; on the road to Horonaim they cry their loss. The springs of Nimrim are dried up— grass brown,...

Stop Blowing It.

Jul 12, 2011 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: Is. 11-14; Heb. 9 Isaiah 12 My Strength and Song 1 And you will say in that day, “I thank you, God. You were angry but your anger wasn’t forever. You withdrew your anger and moved in and comforted me. 2″Yes, indeed—God is my salvation. I...

Tell the Story

Jul 11, 2011 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 8-10; Hebrews 8 Isaiah 8 A Boulder Blocking Your Way God spoke strongly to me, grabbed me with both hands and warned me not to go along with this people. He said: “Don’t be like this people, always afraid somebody is plotting against...

Elementary Church No More

Jul 9, 2011 | SOAP Journal

SCRIPTURE: Micah 1-4; Hebrews 6 Micah 35:7 Here is God’s Message to the prophets, the preachers who lie to my people: “For as long as they’re well paid and well fed,     the prophets preach, ‘Isn’t life wonderful! Peace to all!’ But...