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AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 30 I John 1

Jun 8th, 2021 13m 1s

You made it to day 30! Congratulations!! Let’s finish our journey with a rich, short passage that invites our walk to match our talk. At the end of today’s recording, I invite you to join me next week for a 30 day journey through the book of Jo

AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 27 Hebrews 11

Jun 6th, 2021 11m 1s

Today we dive into the Hall of Faith. Get ready to meet some great heroes - and get ready to be surprised at how their lives unfolded. Let’s build our faith by remembering how God has worked in the past, knowing He will be faithful today and to

AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 26 Philippians 2

Jun 5th, 2021 9m 42s

Let’s consider how our relationships can reflect the humility, obedience and love of Christ. Join me in Philippians 2 today.

AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 25 Galatians 5

Jun 4th, 2021 10m 28s

What does it look like to live led by the Spirit? What’s the relationship between our salvation by grace and the actions we take? Dive into Galatians 5 to discover Paul’s explanation for us today.

AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 24 I Cor. 13

Jun 3rd, 2021 9m 59s

It’s all about love today! Remember - you ARE deeply loved. And from the overflow of that love, we can love and serve others.

AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 23 Romans 12

Jun 2nd, 2021 10m 9s

Ready, set, ACTION! Romans 12 is filled with opportunities for concrete application. Ask God to show you just ONE step He is calling you to apply today, and rest in His promise to equip you to live it out.

AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 22 Romans 8

Jun 1st, 2021 10m 14s

Ooooh this is a favorite chapter of mine! I cannot wait to dive into it with you. Our identity in Christ is poured out in these verses, and God’s actions towards us are so very personal here. Enjoy the beauty of these words from Christ’s heart

AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 21 Romans 6

May 31st, 2021 7m 27s

Today’s chapter is a great one to share with a friend who is struggling with what it means to be saved by grace through faith. We are no longer slaves to sin! We are now ‘slaves’ to God, held captive by grace and freedom. Enjoy this rich chapte

AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 20: Romans 5

May 30th, 2021 7m 38s

You made it to Day 20! Congratulations! God’s gracious, sacrificial love flavors this chapter focused on our reconciliation to Him through Christ.

AYF Soap Note Challenge Day 19 Proverbs 8

May 29th, 2021 10m 25s

Wisdom is calling! Let’s lean in and learn together.

AYF Soap Challenge Day 18: Psalm 103

May 28th, 2021 9m 39s

This psalm reads like a painting, each verse revealing another brushstroke of a detailed portrait of God. Enjoy a fresh understanding of who He is.

AYF Soap Challenge Day 17: Psalm 23, with a guided prayer

May 27th, 2021 19m 16s

This beloved psalm gives us a picture of an intimate journey with God through all the seasons of life. Enjoy the soap note journey, and then if you choose, at 8:30 in the recording, I will lead you through a guided prayer time using Psalm 23 as

AYF Soap Challenge Day 16 Luke 24

May 26th, 2021 9m 55s

In the chaos of the brightest day in history, Jesus meets the many characters in this chapter with clarity, peace, hope, remembrance, and understanding. He still does that today. Let’s lean in and discover which of these He has for each one of

AYF Soap Challenge Day 15: Luke 23

May 25th, 2021 8m 39s

‘There they crucified Him.’ Today we walk into the darkest day of history - with great hope, because we know tomorrow’s reading will be filled with brilliant resurrection-light. Let’s imagine our way into this narrative together. (You might loo

AYF Soap Challenge Day 14: Isaiah 53

May 24th, 2021 10m 33s

This beautiful chapter, written about Jesus nearly 700 years before He fulfilled it, is truly breathtaking. Discover what He gave up and what you receive as a result in this chapter of The Great Exchange.

AYF Soap Challenge Day 13: Luke 22

May 23rd, 2021 10m 6s

This chapter reads like an intense movie! In fact, I’d encourage you to watch it unfold in these two videos (12 minutes total): 1. https://youtu.be/YzW14ysUX6o 2. https://youtu.be/LIWpJf0r1F0 If you are pressed for time, consider focusing on ve

AYF Soap Challenge Day 12 Matthew 21

May 22nd, 2021 8m 54s

We are back in Holy Week, the days leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus demonstrates His authority and the way He fulfills prophecy about His coming. Grab a Bible and your SOAP journal and let’s watch Jesus together.

AYF Soap Challenge Day 11: John 17

May 21st, 2021 9m 21s

Jesus is getting ready to go to the garden where he will be betrayed by Judas, arrested, and killed. What is the last thing he does before that? He prays for the disciples with him in that moment, and for you and me. Today, let’s join him as he

AYF Soap Challenge Day 10: Luke 15

May 20th, 2021 8m 51s

Today we’re going to dive into three famous parables of Jesus. Get ready for a party! If you would like to learn a little bit more about how to approach parables in the Bible, check out this brief video: https://youtu.be/XX-aAg4_U2Q

AUF Soap Challenge Day 9: John 14

May 19th, 2021 10m 7s

Are you finding yourself in crisis today? The words of Jesus in John 14 are meant to bring comfort to his followers. Take a seat in the upper room, your belly full from a wonderful meal with Jesus, and listen to him speak directly to your need.

AYF Soap Challenge Day 8: Luke 10

May 18th, 2021 7m 35s

Jesus’ ministry keeps expanding as He engages with with His followers and invites them into ministry with Him. Grab your Bible and journal and let’s join in!

AYF Soap Challenge Day 7: Mark 10

May 17th, 2021 9m 23s

We are diving into another of the Gospels that come at the beginning of the New Testament, this time the Gospel of Mark. Grab your journal and Bible and let’s lean in to see what matters to Jesus most.

AYF Soap Challenge Day 6: Matthew 7

May 16th, 2021 9m 45s

Today we finish the sermon on the mount, Jesus’s teaching found in Matthew 5,6, and 7. Grab a journal and a Bible and a pen, and get ready to open your heart and mind to learn from the Holy Spirit today.

AYF Soap challenge Day 5: Matthew 6

May 15th, 2021 7m 6s

We are continuing in the sermon on the mount today. If you have not listened to the day 4 podcast yet, go back and listen to the introduction to Matthew 5, 6 and 7, and then come back to complete your soap note journey here!