Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals
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SOAP: It’s okay to question
Today’s reading: Acts 15 Scripture: And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question. – Acts 15:2 Observation: The leaders in faith had questions. What they were…
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SOAP: He gives us what we need + Joy
Today’s reading is Acts 14. The disciples had some challenging times! Here’s what grabbed me. Scripture: …He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven & crops in their seasons, he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy. –Acts 14:17 Observation: He gives us what we need AND fills…
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SOAP: They didn’t let the opposition spoil their joy
Good morning! Today’s reading is Acts 13. Here’s what grabbed me: Scripture: And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.” –Acts 13:52 Observation: Even though they were being persecuted and expelled, their joy could not be stolen. Application: For this one, you really need the context. The disciples had just followed God’s…
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SOAP: Beauty all around us
Today’s reading is Psalms 19 and Acts 12. There was a lot of awesomeness in those passages. This is the one that tugged at me most today. Scripture: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. –Psalms 19:1 Observation: Just look up in the sky to see some of…
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SOAP: Love as He does
Good morning! Today’s reading is Acts 10. Here’s what I heard: Scripture: The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” –Acts 10: 15 Observation: God loves all of us, and doesn’t put one above another. It is not up to us to to decide if something or…