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Are you interested in reading a book on racial issues with me? Join me as we read John Piper's book Bloodlines: Race, Cross, and the Christian....
COVID-19 Update
We are supporting our community’s efforts to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus....
Bible Reading in 2020
As the New Year approaches I’d like to encourage us a church family to plan our Bible reading....
The Road to Sonoma Avenue
SOMA is moving our Sunday worship service location. Continue reading to learn more....
Christmas Insights
If you would like to go deeper exploring some important aspects of Christmas, the following will provide you some excellent insights....
Weekend Worship Review - 6/24/18
A brief review of the June 24th Weekend Worship Service from SOMA Church Community....
Sleeping Pills #4 & #5 & #6
The fourth, fifth, and sixth "sleeping pill" from David Murray in his book Reset....
Sleeping Pills #2 & #3
The second "sleeping pill" from David Murray in his book Reset....
Weekend Worship Review - 6/17/18
A brief review of the June 17th Weekend Worship Service from SOMA Church Community....
Holy Week Reflections, Good Friday ("It is finished!")
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As I was studying for this Sundays sermon out of Acts 17 and Paul's witness in Athens, I was particularly struck by these words: "Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols" - Acts 17:16 (ESV)....
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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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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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