December 31, 2013
by Paul Ortlinghaus
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: bible, scripture, memorize, 2014, meditate
Here is my paraphrase of the opening words of the first Psalm:
"Happy are those... whose delight is in the instruction of the LORD" (Psalm 1:1-2).
It is my prayer personally, for my family, and for our SOMA family that these words would be true of us in 2014. One way this is accomplished is through Scipture Memory. The other way is through each of us feasting on God's Wo...
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December 31, 2013
by Paul Ortlinghaus
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: bible, scripture, memory, memorization
Why Memorize the Bible?*
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. - Psalm 119:11
Memorization works on our hearts to instill faith, cultivate Christ-like character, fight temptation, and enhance prayer and worship. Scripture mentions the following encouragements for memorizing.
Memorizing...
Is one of the most effective ways to "medit...
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December 9, 2013
by Richard Wells
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: forgiveness, grace, HayDay, Zachhaeus
Challenge based on our Fall Kids Bible Weekend HayDay....
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November 23, 2013
by Paul Ortlinghaus
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: bible, scripture, bible memory, scripture memory, fighter verses
An encouragement and reminder for our church community to memorize scripture....
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November 4, 2013
by Paul Ortlinghaus
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Category:
News
| Tags: idop, persecuted church
Let us remember our persecuted brothers and sisters suffering for Christ as we are told in Hebrews 13:3....
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September 27, 2013
by Paul Ortlinghaus
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: second coming, blessed hope, hope, christ's return
Some thoughts on Christ's Return....
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April 14, 2013
by Paul Ortlinghaus
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: providence, scripture, sermons
Providence, todays sermon, and scripture memory....
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March 23, 2013
by Paul Ortlinghaus
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: passion, holy week, devotions
Devotional suggestions for Holy Week...
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March 8, 2013
by Richard Wells
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: bless, forgive, forgiveness
More thoughts on our call to bless and forgive our enemies....
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January 18, 2013
by Richard Wells
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Category:
Spiritual Growth
| Tags: forgiveness, unforgiveness
What if there was a cure to a serious cause of your physical well-being that is within your control but you are ignoring it. Would you want to know? Would you be willing to take action? Forgiveness is the cure....
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