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Daily Devotion

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27
Apr2025

Shalom!

by Charles Bertelsmeier

‘Peace be with you!’ After [Jesus] said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord (John 20:19b,20).

26
Apr2025

Ownership

by Faye Schmidt

You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you (Psalm 118:28).

25
Apr2025

True healing

by Faye Schmidt

… by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the shepherd and overseer of your souls (1 Peter 2:24b,25).

24
Apr2025

The cornerstone

by Faye Schmidt

See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame (1 Peter 2:6b).

23
Apr2025

Hope

by Faye Schmidt

Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming (1 Peter 1:13).

22
Apr2025

Do you see?

by Faye Schmidt

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy (1 Peter 1:8).