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In one accord And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch.  Acts 5:12 I’ve heard people say they don’t need to come together with other believers in a formal setting like weekend services or small groups. CommentsContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Perfect conditions He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap. ~ Ecclesiastes 11:4 This is one of Jack’s and my favorite sayings. When the weather forecast predicts rain, wind, or less-than-ideal conditions, we just smile and remind each other, “Don’t worry about the weather but insteadContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 11:4-8”

Keep on casting Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. ~ Ecclesiastes 11:1 Life can sometimes feel like we’re giving and giving with no sign of return. We pour out love, kindness, resources, prayers, and encouragement, and wonder if it’s making a difference. But today’s scripture reading remindsContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 11:1-3”

Even the birds have ears Do not curse the king, even in your thought; Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom; For a bird of the air may carry your voice, and a bird in flight may tell the matter. ~ Ecclesiastes 10:20 When I was a little girl, I remember hearing oneContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 10:13-20”

 Gracious Words A serpent may bite when it is not charmed; The babbler is no different. The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool shall swallow him up; ~ Ecclesiastes 10:11-12 I don’t know exactly when it happened, but somewhere early in my life, I was deeply hurtContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 10:1-12”

 The Quiet Power of Wisdom I also saw under the sun this example of wisdom that greatly impressed me. ~  Ecclesiastes 9:13 There’s a quiet kind of power in having wisdom that often goes unnoticed in the noise of the world. Today’s scripture reading gives us a striking picture: a poor, wise man saves aContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 9:13-18”

It’s Cancelled He cancelled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. ~ Colossians 2:14 Have you ever had to cancel something? Maybe a meeting, a reservation, or an appointment? What happened? Once you canceled it, it didn’t happen. You didn’t show up and go throughContinue reading “April 20, 2025 (Evening)”

Focus on the details “He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ ” ~ Luke 24:6-7 Today, we celebrate Resurrection Sunday,Continue reading “April 20, 2025”

Behold your Lamb Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year.  It is the LORD’s Passover. ~ Exodus12:5, 11 As we are approaching resurrection day, I want to take a moment to focus on why we celebrate this spring holiday. We call it Easter, but at its heart, we are celebratingContinue reading “April 19, 2025”

Just one more step Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus. ~  Luke 23:26 When we think of Jesus’ journey to the cross, our minds oftenContinue reading “April 18, 2025”