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Being Witnesses; April 27, 2025


Acts 1:7-8 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in … Continue reading

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Individual Accountability; April 26, 2025


John 21:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” We are so prone to compare ourselves to other people, … Continue reading

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Daily Living; April 25, 2025


John 21:3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. I can imagine the mental/emotional state of … Continue reading

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Communicating Christ; April 24, 2025


John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. This 20th chapter of John has some truly earthshaking verses in it, … Continue reading

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The Gospel; April 23, 2025


Luke 24:45-48 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached … Continue reading

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God’s Love; April 22, 2025


Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” This whole story of the walk to Emmaus has much to love and meditate on. I find it significant the specific people Jesus appeared to … Continue reading

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Children of God; April 21, 2025


John 20:17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” I … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Sacrifice; April 19, 2025


Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. As we read yesterday, John focused on Jesus having made the statement expected of the High … Continue reading

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Time and Eternity; April 18, 2025


John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Just this year I learned, for the first time, that after the Passover lamb was sacrificed in the … Continue reading

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Salvation; April 17, 2025


Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom]” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Everything about Jesus’ life was intentional and important, and this little exchange carries … Continue reading

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