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Daily Devotion

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12
Apr2026

Doubting Thomas or certain Jesus?

by Shane Altmann

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’ (John 20:19)

11
Apr2026

Security in God

by Faye Schmidt

You will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay (Psalm 16:10).

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).