After her passing, all the widows stood beside Peter, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. She had developed a ministry especially among (v.39) the widows, who in a system with no social security, often found themselves in severe financial straits.
Month: May 2025
The kingdom grows in secret places. The seeds sown in the dark still rise toward the sun. The mercy offered in silence still reshapes the world. So may we walk quietly, bless widely, and love deeply. And may we trust that what is small is never lost to God.
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