Category: Faith
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Day 7 Sunday: A question worth asking twice, an answer you’ll remember for a lifetime
RESURRECTION WEEK DEVOTION: 7 DAYS. 7 REFLECTIONS. 1 ETERNITY-SHAKING RESURRECTION! ‘Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.’ Mark 16:9 ESV ’But Mary [who had returned] was standing outside the tomb sobbing;…
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Day 6 Saturday: Putting grief to rest
RESURRECTION WEEK DEVOTION: 7 DAYS. 7 REFLECTIONS. 1 ETERNITY-SHAKING RESURRECTION! Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the tomb. Matthew 27:61 ESV Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid. Mark 15:47 ESV It was the day of Preparation, and the Sabbath…
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Day 5, Friday: When we come to the cross
RESURRECTION WEEK DEVOTION: 7 DAYS. 7 REFLECTIONS. 1 ETERNITY-SHAKING RESURRECTION! I doubt I could walk one metre — home, shops, driving — without there being some symbol or brand staring at me. They all say something to convey a meaning: Some for selling, others warning, a few for contemplating. When…
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Day 4, Thursday: The moment when Jesus sings
RESURRECTION WEEK DEVOTION: 7 DAYS. 7 REFLECTIONS. 1 ETERNITY-SHAKING RESURRECTION! And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Matthew 26:30 ESV (see also Mark 14:26) Imagine someone walking into your home and calling your name. You will know the voice. It’s familiar, and…
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Day 2, Tuesday: Beyond chocolate and crucifixes
Resurrection Week Devotion: 7 days. 7 reflections. 1 Eternity-shaking Resurrection! 38 ’”Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to Him.”39 Then some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, you have spoken well.”40 For they no longer dared to ask Him any question.’ Luke…
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Day 1, Monday: To call it productive doesn’t even come close!
A devotion for Resurrection Week, 2023: Monday to Sunday
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‘Dust’ is taking over my life!
Finding hope when life is overwhelming I have discovered I am at war! It’s not just a short campaign followed by victory parades and medals. This combat never ceases! And the enemy just gets stronger every time I search him out and destroy his bases of operation. This is not,…
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A Memo to God: What Were You Thinking When You Shortlisted These Candidates?
If I was a recruiter for God, I’d have serious problems with the people He hires! He repeatedly favours unqualified and unfit candidates and refers to some by their professional titles even before they have been trained. My memo to the Lord would go something like this… continue reading
Paul Gallagher 