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SOAP 5-29-12: Jesus Focus
Observation:Jesus is the most important thing. Do not worry about other things, just focus on Jesus.Application:Stop worrying about the future and other things like money. Just focus on growing closer…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 5-24-12:
Observation:This verse reinforces that we must serve others. Don't focus on ourselves, God will take care of us. We must look for opportunities to help others.Application:Memorize the verse because this…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 5-23-12: Love Everyone
Observation:Part of what it is saying is that material things are not of high value. I believe it is trying to get across 2 points.Treat everyone the same, friend or foe. That is with love.Don't worry…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 5-22-12: To The Rich
Observation:Be careful not to make your blessings here on earth a god in your life or that will be your only blessings. It is not easy being a Christ follower but we will be rewarded.Application:To not…
Created about 1 month ago
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5-17-12 SOAP: Fasting
Observation:We should fast to be closer to God.Application:Fast from coffee for a week.Prayer:Father, I need help with applications. I'm struggling to do SOAPs because I don't want to have to come up…
Created about 1 month ago
Luke 5:34 (NIV), Luke 5:35 (NIV), Luke 5:36 (NIV), Luke 5:37 (NIV), Luke 5:38 (NIV), Luke 5:39 (NIV)
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SOAP 5-16-12: Humility
Observation:This is why it is important that we are humble because if we think we are righteous we do not need Jesus nor does He call us.Application:To be humble in everything.Prayer:Father, thank you…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 5-15-12:
Observation:Jesus is God and He made time to pray. It even says "often" not just once and awhile, but "often withdrew to lonely places"Application:Jesus is our example and He showed us that we need to…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 5-10-12: Guard Your Heart
Observation:The heart is referred to in the bible as one site explained "ultimate intention, ultimate value, ultimate motivation.". A big part of that is your mind. We must protect what goes in because…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP Day 72: Acting Rich
Observation:It is better to act poor and be rich than to try to act rich and be poor. We must not try to live above our means. Application:This is a major problem in our society. I feel that our family…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 5-9-12: Pay It Forward
Observation:We are indebted to God for all the blessings He has bestowed on us. Its a debt we can never pay off, but God asks us to treat others as He has treated us. It's the pay it forward idea.Application:Go…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 5-8-12: With Great Power...
Observation:"With great power comes great responsibility." Those that are strong are required to help those you are not.Application:I struggle with this at work. I just want to work on my things and not…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 5-3-12: God's Tests
Observation:Just like at school, in life there are tests. God knows where our hearts are, but by giving us tests lets us know where we are. So the tests are more for the student rather than the teacher.…
Created about 1 month ago
Deuteronomy 13:1 (NIV), Deuteronomy 13:2 (NIV), Deuteronomy 13:3 (NIV)
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SOAP 4-28-12: It's About Faith
Observation:Jesus reiterates that we must do all that we can to avoid sin. Here He says if we have any doubt at all we must not do it to be safe. Jesus also talks about that following Him is not a black…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 4-26-12: Edify Others
Observation:This is another example that its about the heart not the law. The law is more direct and in black and white. The heart says that it is based on the people around you. It says "make every effort"…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP 4-17-12: A God who gives it all.
Observation:God gave up His most precious thing to have a relationship with us. Application:I'm going to make a list of all the great things God has given me. This will help me to realize how blessed…
Created about 1 month ago
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SOAP Day 79: Talk about Him
Observation:When something is on your heart you talk about it.Application:I am not very good at talking about God and what he is teaching me or just anything. I need to do a better job at just talking…
Created 2 months ago
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SOAP Day 72:
Observation:Think before you speak. It is a discipline to be able not to speak on emotion but to speak to edify. Application:This skill is not easy and we must practice. When we are upset at our kids,…
Created 2 months ago
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SOAP Day 72: Modern Day Giants
Observation:The Israelites were afraid because of what others said, instead of having courage because of what God had done in the past.Application:When we get scared, we have to look back at how God has…
Created 2 months ago
Deuteronomy 1:28 (NIV), Deuteronomy 1:29 (NIV), Deuteronomy 1:30 (NIV), Deuteronomy 1:31 (NIV)
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SOAP Day 70:
Observation:This world is full of sin and pain. That doesn't mean that God is not here. He takes that pain turns it into something good. That is because God is greater than sin.Application:Joseph, much…
Created 2 months ago
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SOAP Day 69: Build A Wisdom Wall
Observation:This verse, I believe, is tied to the verse above and is not referring to money wealth, but wisdom wealth. He is saying, those who are wise will have protection, fortification, from harm.Application:I…
Created 2 months ago
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SOAP DAY 68: Paul the Leader
Observation:It just amazed me that a prisoner was ordering around the soldiers.Application:I don't know what my application is. I guess my application is to figure out what made Paul such a great leader…
Created 2 months ago
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SOAP Day 67: Repentance
ObservationRepentance is proven by our actions. If we do not stop our sin that we have not repented.Application:For one thing I need to do a better job at asking God for forgiveness. I don't recall the…
Created 2 months ago
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SOAP DAY
Observation:Paul had a super power of courage. It wasn't that he wasn't scared but that God had given him strength to overcome it. Application:I must trust that God will provide me with a super power…
Created 3 months ago
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SOAP Day 47: Trust
Observation: It doesn't talk about how Peter was feeling, but I was thinking to myself that he must of been confident that God's will will be done no matter if he lived or died. Knowing that, he should…
Created 3 months ago
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SOAP Day 46: Don't make it worse.
Observation: Be kind with your words or you'll cause a small issue to become a larger one. Application: I struggle at times by responding to my wife the wrong way when she asks me a question and then…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-01-30
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2012-01-15
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2012-01-15
