Sip #1 – Read Chapter 11 of Ecclesiastes in the NIV translation
Sip #2 – Read my big takeaway from the day
Sip #3 – Add comments/thoughts/questions in the Comments Box (bottom of page). NOT REQUIRED
Sip #4 – Re-read any parts of Chapter 11 that impacted you
Sip #5 – Come back tomorrow for the big finale of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12 in the NIV translation

It’s Thirsty Thursday! How about sharing a cup of joe with me this morning, as we read a Bible chapter and celebrate National Polar Bear Day, also known as International Polar Bear Day! Yes, it’s true. Every February 27th we can focus on these giants of the north. Did you know… polar bears can reach a height of 9 ft tall and a weight of 1400 pounds. They use their large, slightly webbed front paws to paddle as they swim.  As they are powerful swimmers, some polar bears swim hundreds of miles from land. Also, one of my favorite bits of trivia from nature… they are not white. Their fur is translucent, and only appears white because it reflects light. Pretty cool!

Down the road of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 11, we go! Look at verse 2…

“Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight;
you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.”

I love this “seven, yes in eight” stuff! Let me show you something cool from Proverbs…