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Daily Devotion

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24
Nov2023

The Lord works with us

by Kathy Matuschka

Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it (Mark 16:20).

23
Nov2023

Don’t be alarmed

by Kathy Matuschka

Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid (Mark 16:8).

22
Nov2023

Taking a stand

by Kathy Matuschka

In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there (Mark 15:41).

21
Nov2023

What just happened?

by Kathy Matuschka

And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, ‘Surely this man was the Son of God!’ (Mark 15:39)

20
Nov2023

Jesus: the sacrifice and the scapegoat

by Kathy Matuschka

Those who passed by hurled insults at him (Mark 15:29a).

19
Nov2023

God’s strange economy

by Kathy Matuschka

Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them (Matthew 25:14).