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Daily Devotion

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10
Apr2026

Suffering well – the example of Jesus

by Faye Schmidt

And this water symbolises baptism that now saves you also … by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand (1 Peter 3:21,22a).

09
Apr2026

Living stones

by Faye Schmidt

You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood (1 Peter 2:5a).

08
Apr2026

A simple message

by Faye Schmidt

We tell you the good news: What God promised our ancestors he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus (Acts 13:32,33a).

07
Apr2026

God’s will for us

by Faye Schmidt

I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you, and I will take away the stony heart from your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26).

06
Apr2026

The resurrection – how can this be?

by Faye Schmidt

I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God … Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up (Isaiah 45:5a,8a).

05
Apr2026

From darkness into light

by Faye Schmidt

While it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb … and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been (John 20:1b,12).