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Guard the door “If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door and its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.” ~ Genesis 4:7  Genesis 4 opens with the story of Cain and Abel.  Two brothers with two offerings, andContinue reading “Genesis 4”

God’s Word Continues But the word of God grew and multiplied.  Acts 12:24 If you were to ask most people today whether they keep up with current events or follow the news, the answer would likely be “yes.” In fact, some might argue that staying informed is a responsibility. News reports dominate daily conversations. FromContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

No Fear And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison.  Acts 12:6 For years, I’ve struggled with sleeping soundly. When it comes time to go to bed each night, I often haveContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Covered in Grace “And the Lord God made clothing from animal skins for Adam and his wife.” ~ Genesis 3:21 Genesis 3 is where we read about the fall of man, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world. But tucked inside this chapter of heartbreak is a beautiful picture of grace.Continue reading “Genesis 3”

Formed and filled with purpose Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person. ~ Genesis 2:7 Genesis 2 gives us a personal, up-close look at how God creates. Unlike the broad strokes ofContinue reading “Genesis 2”

Faith filled Words Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. ~ Genesis 1:3 Genesis 1 is more than just the story of creation, it’s a picture of God’s power to bring beauty, order, and purpose out of chaos. Verse 3, “Let there be light,” has always stood out to me. ItContinue reading “Genesis 1”

When God finishes the story “I know that You can do all things; no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.” — Job 42:2     Oh wow!  We have reached Job’s final chapter, and verse 2 carries one of the most powerful statement in Scripture: God’s purpose will prevail. After all the loss, confusion, and silence, JobContinue reading “Job 42”

Who can stand No one is so fierce that he would dare stir him up. Who then is able to stand against Me? ~ Job 41:10 This verse stops me in my tracks every time I read it. It’s a reminder that no matter how powerful the enemy seems, no matter how strong the oppositionContinue reading “Job 41”

Constant in Prayer Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.  Acts 12:5 Have you ever been involved in an all-night prayer meeting? How about one that went on for days? I can honestly say I have not, though we do have twenty-one days ofContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Be quiet and listen Then Job answered the Lord and said: “Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth.” ~ Job 40:3–4 I have often wondered why it took so long for God to be heard in Job’s life. There were thirty-seven chapters of silence from heaven,Continue reading “Job 40”