Daily Devotion

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17
May2021

Eucatastrophe!

by Sal Huckel

My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest (Isaiah 32:18).

16
May2021

In the world but not of it

by Sal Huckel

My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one (John 17:15).

15
May2021

Be strong like a tree

by Pastor Peter Bean

They are strong like a tree planted by a river (Psalm 1:3).

14
May2021

Life, now!

by Pastor Peter Bean

But Elijah said, ‘As the Lord lives, and as you live, I won’t leave you’ (2 Kings 2:2,4,6).

13
May2021

When are you blessed?

by Pastor Peter Bean

[Jesus] raised his hands and blessed them (Luke 24:50).

12
May2021

The world and all its troubles!

by Pastor Peter Bean

In this world, you will have trouble, but be brave! I have defeated the world (John 16:33b).

11
May2021

Sadness becoming joy

by Pastor Peter Bean

You will be sad, but your sadness will become joy (John 16:20).

10
May2021

Who is the Helper in your life?

by Pastor Peter Bean

I will send you the Helper from the Father (John 15:26).

09
May2021

Simple, yet difficult!

by Pastor Peter Bean

Love one another (John 15:17).

08
May2021

A new song

by Ruth Olsen

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things (Psalm 98:1a).