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Daily Devotion

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15
Apr2025

All

by Pastor Jim Strelan

But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself (John 12:32).

14
Apr2025

Sadness, joy, sadness, joy

by Pastor Jim Strelan

‘Leave her alone,’ Jesus replied. ‘It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial’ (John 12:7).

13
Apr2025

A king on a donkey

by Pastor Jim Strelan

Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! (Luke19:38a)

12
Apr2025

Rejoicing and thanksgiving

by Maria Rudolph

The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad (Psalm 118:24).

11
Apr2025

Not to be served but to serve

by Maria Rudolph

Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave (Matthew 20:26b,27).

10
Apr2025

Grumbling

by Maria Rudolph

When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner (Matthew 20:11).