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Daily Devotion

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19
Jun2026

Choices

by Ruth Olsen

… he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy (Titus 3:5a).

18
Jun2026

Endure suffering

by Ruth Olsen

… keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the good news, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you (2 Timothy 4:5).

17
Jun2026

The cost of being a disciple

by Ruth Olsen

If anyone comes to me and does not hate [… their family] – yes, even their own life – such a person cannot be my disciple (Luke 14:26).

16
Jun2026

‘Who do you say that I am?’

by Ruth Olsen

‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say that I am?’ (Luke 9:20)

15
Jun2026

Heart – attachments

by Ruth Olsen

Peter answered [Jesus], ‘We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?’ (Matthew 19:27)

14
Jun2026

Ask for workers?

by Ruth Olsen

Ask the Lord of the harvest … to send out workers into his harvest field (Matthew 9:38).