Tag: Devotional Thoughts
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What Are You Holding On To?
“Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him…
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He Knows Exactly What We Need to Hear
“Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me” (Matthew 28:10). After everything they did, Jesus called them brothers. Sit with that for a moment, dear Christian. Think back to everything our Savior experienced on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Think back on what his disciples—his…
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Easter Sunday Devotion: He Lives
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” (Luke 24:5,6) What would Good Friday be without Easter? What if Jesus had died and stayed dead? For the disciples, life of a sort would have gone on. What choice would they have? Best not think too much about Judas.…
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What’s So Good About Good Friday?
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished” (John 19:30). I love Easter. When you walk into our church on Easter morning, the smell of our flower cross fills the sanctuary. The bright white of the banners and lilies provides a brilliant contrast to the pastel-colored shirts and dresses. Everyone is smiling. Church is full.…
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Holy Thursday Devotion: He Remembers Me
He took bread . . . and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you.” . . . He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” (Luke 22:19,20) That Thursday evening as Jesus ate the Passover meal with his disciples, he had…
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April 4: God’s Promises Never Fail
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ He said to me: ‘It…
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April 2: In My Father’s House Are Many Rooms
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2). Will there…
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April 3: No More Death
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4).…