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What’s coming up? Then Paul answered, “What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”  Acts 21:13 Yesterday, when I was driving home from work, I began thinking about what’s coming upContinue reading “A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2024 AT THE END OF THIS DOSE”

Blessed to be a blessing I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”  Acts 20:35 I have always loved to give gifts, but I have notContinue reading “Thursday, December 21, 2023”

Do it with joy But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.  Acts 20:224 What is your lifeContinue reading “Wednesday, December 20, 2023”

Time alone We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot.  Acts 20:13  This scripture reminds me of the times that Jesus told His disciples to go on ahead to the next townContinue reading “Tuesday, December 19, 2023”

He can fix it And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead.  Acts 20:9 I did it again.  I said something I shouldn’tContinue reading “Monday, December 18, 2023”

Living above your circumstances “Now thanks be to God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and through us makes known the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.”  2 Corinthians 2:14 You already have the victory in whatever battle you are in right now.  The way to get that victory show up inContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Vent and drain So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit. For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad? Certainly not someone I have grieved.  2 Corinthians 2:1-2 Have you ever had a friend that always comes to you when they need cheering up?  Someone who’sContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Don’t do it alone These men, going ahead, waited for us at Troas.  Acts 20:5  If you have ever been in ministry, you know that you can’t do it alone.  If you serve at your church, you are ministering to those who attend.  Chances are, you are on a team of servers.  Whether it’s greetersContinue reading “Friday, December 15, 2023”

Rearrange your whole life For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen.  Acts 19:2  I heard a story recently about a person that was having an argument about tithing and giving to God.  The person had the usual objections like: “It’s anContinue reading “Thursday, December 14, 2023”

Imitation power Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver.  Acts 19:19 It is always disturbing to me when I hear about people messing with sorcery wizardry. Continue reading “Wednesday, December 12, 2023”