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Daily Devotion

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29
Apr2025

Sharing with gentleness and respect

by Charles Bertelsmeier

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15b,16a).

28
Apr2025

Marital relations

by Charles Bertelsmeier

Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect … so that nothing will hinder your prayers (1 Peter 3:7).

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).