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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

April 14, 2025 Monday

Morning Scripture

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
From: Galatians 5:1 (KJV)

Inspiration

We are indeed sinful, and we cannot save ourselves or deliver ourselves from our wickedness. We deserve death and punishment for our evil. So as Paul asked, "Who will deliver me from this body of death? " Here is the answer: Jesus Christ can deliver us from the body of death! Jesus can set us free from the bondage of sin that entangles us! And once he sets us free, we are free forever.

Prayer

LORD, You sent Your son so that I could be free. We sinned; we made mistakes, but You still cared for us. You made a way for us. It boggles my mind how much You care for us – for me. Deliver me through Your son. Set me free of my sin and transgressions. I come to You in the name of Jesus, who has covered and washed me. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

April 14, 2025 Monday

Matthew 21:6-9 (KJV)

And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
And brought the ■■■, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

Walking with Jesus

Frances Taylor

This weekend we celebrate Palm Sunday and we begin the most solemn week of the year – Holy Week. How will you walk with Jesus this week? Try not to let the last minute chores of Easter preparation get in the way of your Lenten journey. Think of the ways you can use each day to walk with Jesus along his way to the cross and to his resurrection. Our churches give us many opportunities during Holy Week to gather in prayer and remembrance. Beyond that, we need to decide what we can do in our daily lives.

Perhaps on Monday we can make an attempt to help someone, call someone, do something for a stranger. On Tuesday, perhaps we can take a minute and pray for those who have served as models of faith for us, both in our families as well as for those who have served in ministry. We might decide that we can fast each day of the week instead of just Friday. As Wednesday is traditionally called “spy Wednesday” we might think of someone we need to ask for forgiveness. Thursday is a great day to appreciate the Lord’s example of washing the feet of his disciples and thank those who have served us. Especially we should thank parents and others whose care for us we take for granted. Friday we can think of those times when we have complained about the problems and pains of everyday life and offer them up as a small sacrifice when we remember the torture suffered on our behalf by Jesus. Saturday, we wait secure in the knowledge that Jesus has paid the ultimate price for our sins and has gained for us eternal life. Let us all walk together with Jesus this week.

Palm Sunday! The people shouted in joy as Jesus entered the city and then shouted for his death before the week was over.

Prayer

Lord, let us be people who shout for joy each day, not just for this week, but for every week of our lives in thanksgiving for the gift of salvation. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

April 14, 2025 Monday

Night Scripture

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
From: John 14:12 (KJV)

Inspiration

The disciples had the joy of witnessing Jesus’ miracles. They saw healings and exorcisms. They saw sinners redeemed and lives transformed. And Jesus boldly promises the power to do all of these things to all who come to Him. Through the Spirit working in us, we have the power to carry on the great work that Jesus had started so that through us, healing and transformation may continue on and His kingdom may grow.

Prayer

Jesus, thank You for taking on flesh and living among us. Thank You for all of the great miracles that You performed, and for all of the lives that You touched. Please send Your Spirit and fill me with Your power so that I may be used by You to do mighty things for Your name’s sake. Work through me to Your glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

April 15, 2025 Tuesday

Morning Scripture

Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.
From: Ezekiel 38:23 (KJV)

Inspiration

There will be trouble in this world. There is darkness that is prevalent. Have you sensed it? Have you noticed the culture changing to appease society rather than God? While it may seem like nations are turning through backs on the Lord, he will not be forgotten. The Lord will make himself known. While we do not know his ways, we have faith that he will show his greatness and holiness. For those who believe, we can cling to this promise. In the end, every knee will bow and every nation will worship the Lord.

Prayer

Dear God, you rule over all the nations. When it seems like nations are turning away from you, we know that you will show your holiness. Your holiness will not be hidden. We can trust your promises that every nation will worship you and every knee will bow when your glory is revealed. I bow down to you, O Lord. May my life glorify your name and draw others to you. Use me to turn those in my community back to you, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Devotional

April 15, 2025 Tuesday

John 15:11-12 (KJV)

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

The Secret to Happiness

Frances Taylor

Have you ever played a team sport? When the team plays as one, they are more apt to win. But even if they don’t win, they still share in the knowledge that they did the best they could. Jesus prayed that his disciples and those who followed them would be one. That they would be one just as the Father and he are one. What would it be like if we all acted as one in Christ? How would our families be different, our communities, our church, our world? What we need to remember, is that this is a unity based on love. God is love and we are told that as long as we remain in love, God remains in us. In John’s Gospel, we are told the secret to joy is love! It is so easy in our world today to create division. The politicians don’t even bother to listen to one another since they might find a good idea in what their opponent says. The media follows every instance of wrongdoing and hypes those circumstances that will create conflict and chaos. This is not to say that there have not been, nor will most likely be instances of real wrongs, but the way it is presented by the media often creates more problems than it solves. That they may be one! Hate and fear divide; love unifies. Let us work at looking for the things that unite us and also work at those that divide and see if we can help bring about the unity for which Jesus prayed.

Prayer

Dear God, we all want happiness and joy in our lives and we look for things to make it happen. You have given us the answer! Teach us to love. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

April 15, 2025 Tuesday

Night Scripture

The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
From: Psalm 111:2 (KJV)

Inspiration

If you’ve ever visited an art museum, you know that some pieces are so expertly made that they make you stop and think. They invite you to consider the artist’s mind, passion, and purpose as you take in the intricacies of the finished work. God’s creation, from vast galaxies to delicate flowers, instills the same wonder in all who seek to know Him.

Prayer

God, You are magnificent and awesome. As I look at the beauty of creation around me, I am overwhelmed by the power of Your hands and the creativity of Your mind. You’ve built beauty and grandeur into everything that You have made, and seeing Your work makes me want to know You even more. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

April 16, 2025 Wednesday

Morning Scripture

And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
From: Acts 14:21-22 (KJV)

Inspiration

What is your mission field? Where is God sending you? For some, this may mean becoming a foreign missionary. For others, this may mean ministering to those in their cities and neighborhoods. For some, it may mean ministering to the people in their own homes. When you become a believer, you are called to share this message with others and to encourage others in their faith. No matter where God has called you, you will face hardships, but we must endure these hard times to see the kingdom of God. Be encouraged!

Prayer

Dear God, give me eyes to see where you are sending me to minister. Give me a heart like yours that Is broken for those who do not know you. Give me the words to speak and share your truth with those who need it. When I face hardships, help me remember that this is to be expected, but remind me that though I face hardships, I will see your kingdom. May I be your hands and feet here on Earth, O Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Devotional

April 16, 2025 Tuesday

John 13:20-22 (KJV)

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.

One of You Will Betray Me

Frances Taylor

Judas betrayed Jesus, Peter denied him and the rest ran away. I don’t know what I would have done in their situation but I’m glad I will never find out in such a dramatic fashion. However, when I have sinned, I have betrayed him. When I have not stood up for my faith, I have denied him, and when I walk away from situations and allow others to suffer because I did not act, I have run away. Holy Week gives us an opportunity once again to reread the Passion of Christ and reflect on what happened then, and what is happening now. Would I have been part of the crowd crying out for crucifixion? Would I have had the courage to stand at the foot of the cross? I think back over the times I have failed to do what I know is right, when I have acted in an unkind and sinful manner. At these times, I am in that raucous crowd, I am asking for crucifixion. I ask forgiveness for my sins of the past that Jesus bore on that cross for me. Once again, I pray that I will make better decisions in the year to come.

Prayer

Father forgive me for the burden I placed on your Son, Jesus,’
shoulders. Give me the graces I need to do a more loving job in the year to come. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

April 16, 2025 Wednesday

Night Scripture

Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
From: Hebrews 13:9 (KJV)

Inspiration

Sometimes, we needlessly complicate our faith, and that can quickly put us on the wrong path. Fad teachings and new doctrines seem to emerge every day, but we already have God’s word and we already have the Lord’s Supper. We need not reinvent our faith with extraneous rituals, they only lead to polluted doctrine. Instead, let us hold to the simple gatherings and foundational truth that we have already been given.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for revealing Yourself to me in Your word, and thank You for the simple communion that I share with my fellow believers. Please work in these things to build me up, so that I may be satisfied in You. Give me the wisdom to discern unsound doctrine, so that I may remain steadfast in Your truth. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

April 17, 2025 Thursday

Morning Scripture

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
From: 1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)

Inspiration

Timothy was a pastor, appointed by Paul to care for a congregation of God’s people. He was an "elder, " but was not especially "elderly. " Some might be tempted not to listen to him because of his youth and presumed lack of wisdom. But Paul instructs him to preach God’s Word boldy and to live out an example all of God’s people could desire to emulate.

Prayer

Let us have respect to your Word, O Lord, and not so much to the men who preach or teach it. If we see a Christian living a holy example and teaching us the great truths found in your Book, let us not distrust him because of his youth but rejoice in what God is doing with him. Let us also be quick to learn from and benefit from such a minister of the Gospel. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

April 17, 2025 Thursday

Matthew 26:14-16 (KJV)

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

Spy Wednesday

Frances Taylor

What price do I place on Jesus’ head? For Judas it was thirty pieces of silver. I know you’re thinking, “Not me!” Stop and think: when was the last time you chose your needs over that of your family? I’m sure you know people just as I do, whose pay check is not always spent on food, rent or mortgage. These are people who gamble, drink, use drugs, of other forms of entertainment and waste the monies that should be used for their families. This is the price that they place on Jesus’ head.

For some, money is the god, as it was for Judas. For others, it’s fame or pleasure. For others, it’s just indifference or apathy. No one sits down and says that their actions, or non-actions, are betrayals of Jesus. But they are. There are other times when we make a choice that goes against everything we say we believe. Whatever the reason for doing this, we suffer the same sense of guilt that Judas felt when he fully realized the consequences of his behavior. Judas tried to return the money, but it didn’t stop the crucifixion. Sometimes we are unable to undo the damage we have caused.

On a very minor and non-sinful way, I still carry some guilt feelings because my daughter’s roommate didn’t make it to her wedding because I didn’t make sure she had a ride. Now, I understand that this was an oversight and completely unintentional, but she wasn’t able to celebrate a once in a lifetime event. I have listened often to people telling me their regrets. Some were sinful, others not, but they were things they couldn’t undo. Today, we take stock of the prices we have put on Jesus’ head and commit to doing better.

Prayer

Compassionate and forgiving God, I’m sure you listened to Judas’ and Peter’s confessions of sorrow as you have listened to mine. Thank you for your love and patience with me and help me be a better person in the future. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

April 17, 2025 Thursday

Night Scripture

Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
From: Luke 17:21 (KJV)

Inspiration

Jesus came to establish God’s kingdom, and He accomplished that work on the cross. There is no need to look to the future or to others for the coming kingdom. All who believe already have already received God’s kingdom and live now as ambassadors for our King. It is through us that the kingdom is revealed and others are invited in.

Prayer

God, You are my King. And I thank You for making me a citizen of Your great kingdom. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may live for You, and others can see what life in Your kingdom is all about. Be revealed in my words and deeds so that others may know You, and use me to invite them to share in Your kingdom as well. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

April 18, 2025 Friday

Morning Scripture

But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
From: Psalm 5:11 (KJV)

Inspiration

Faith in God and love for God naturally go with joy of spirit. Christians will have troubles in life like anyone else and may even be persecuted for their faith, but there is still a deep, inner joy that nothing can destroy. It is the joy of knowing that we belong to God as his children, that He is ever watching over us for good, and that we will spend eternity in his presence.

Prayer

Lord, you are the giver of true joy. The world has its so-called joy that is merely based on being in presently favorable circumstances. We have a joy based on a relationship with you that can never change. In good times, we rejoice in your gift; in dark times, may our joy shine all the brighter, that the world may wonder and be drawn to your light. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

April 18, 2025 Friday

John 13:13-15 (KJV)

Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

The Last Supper

Frances Taylor

I used to run a Bible School on Good Friday for children in Kindergarten through grade 5 and I would take them through all of Holy Week. We started by making palms and marching around the hall and finished with an Easter Celebration. Our celebration of the Last Supper became our snack break. I would have the kids who wanted to be the apostles or Jesus to line up and they were chosen at random to fill the spots. The one who got to be Jesus was very happy until he or she found out that he or she needed to wash the feet of the other twelve who were chosen to be the apostles. And, yes, it was sometimes a girl who got to play Jesus! We have been chosen to be disciples and this means that we are the face and hands and feet of Jesus on earth. Jesus depends on us to bring the Good News to others, and most of the time that is by giving example of how Jesus acted during his time on earth. And just like the boy or girl who got to play Jesus in our Bible school, not all is easy. Sometimes we need to do things that are unpleasant. We can forget that Jesus washed the feet of Judas as well as the other 11. He did this knowing that Judas would betray him. When we are called to witness Jesus’ love and compassion in situations where we would prefer to walk away, we need to remember this example of Jesus.

Prayer

Lord, it is not always easy to witness love and forgiveness to others, especially when we think of the other person or group as unworthy. Jesus didn’t think anyone was unworthy of his love. Help us to be more and more like Jesus. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

April 18, 2025 Friday

Night Scripture

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
From: Proverbs 14:25 (KJV)

Inspiration

Bearing witness is no trivial matter. Even if we are not testifying in court under oath, our words have great power. When we speak truth about others, we honor their character and integrity. But spreading gossip, rumors, and lies only spreads damage and harm. As God’s children, we must be mindful to love our neighbors at all times, and that included being mindful of how we talk about them.

Prayer

Lord, You are the God of all truth. There is no deceit in You. Help me to abide in Your truth, and to speak only what is true, good, and right. Give me the words to speak so that I may build others up by Your truth, and give me the wisdom to know when to raise a defense, when to speak a word of correction, and when to remain silent. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

April 19, 2025 Saturday

Morning Scripture

Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
From: Romans 6:11 (KJV)

Inspiration

Through Jesus Christ alone are we made "alive unto God. " If we are dead to sin, then it wil lose its power over us. If we are alive to God, we will respond in love and obedience to his Word and his Spirit

Prayer

Help us to live this day as dead indeed to sin and alive indeed to you, O Lord. You are the source of our life and the focus of our life. All of the spiritual exercises that you animate in us are directed back to you as the object of our affection and praise. With renewed minds and wills, let us serve you out of pure heart faithfully. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

April 19, 2025 Saturday

Luke 23:36-38 (KJV)

And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Christ our King

Frances Taylor

This phrase is both a statement and a question. Is Christ my king, or your king, and what does it mean to say yes? Today’s gospel is a very familiar one. How often we hear the story of the “good thief” and take comfort in it. But what about the other criminal? Both men seem to think that Jesus just might be the Christ, the Messiah, but they have very different attitudes about that. The first is thinking only of himself; and tells Jesus to save himself and them while the second is aware of his sinfulness and only asks Jesus to remember him when he comes into his kingdom. Each time I have reflected on this one of the last words of Jesus on the cross, it makes me think. Is just acknowledging Jesus as Messiah enough, or do we need to put that knowledge into action? I once heard it said that the one who knows Jesus best is Satan. So I would guess that just knowing isn’t enough! If we truly accept Jesus as King, then our actions must follow. We bow to the will of God and not our own. We follow in the footsteps of Jesus; we call upon the Holy Spirit for guidance and we beg forgiveness when we fail. Perhaps a renewed commitment to having our lives bear witness to our faith is in order. And then we, too, might hear at the hour of our death, “Today, you will be with me in Paradise.”

Prayer

Dearest Lord, today we remember the sacrifice you made so that we might be saved. Help us to live each day with gratitude letting our actions as well as our words testify to the gift of salvation won for us because of your great love. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

April 19, 2025 Saturday

Night Scripture

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
From: John 13:16 (KJV)

Inspiration

Jesus called us to humility by taking on humility himself. He lowered himself to the menial task of washing his disciples’ feet, while at the same time reminding them that no servant is greater than his master. Whenever we think that a task is beneath us, Jesus reminds us that no task was beneath him. So let us put on the humility of Jesus, so that he may be exalted by all that we do.

Prayer

Jesus, I confess that my pride sometimes gets in the way of serving You. I am sorry for the times that I have acted as if I were better than You. Forgive me, Lord, and teach me to embrace Your humility, so that I may imitate You better and serve You more completely. Give me opportunities to lower myself so that You may be lifted up and revealed. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

April 20, 2025 Sunday

Morning Scripture

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
From: James 1:12 (KJV)

Inspiration

How blessed, how happy, the man who endures and resists temptation! The trying of his faith will end in life. No temptation or trial seems at the time to be pleasant, but is a cause of distress and discomfort. But God uses even the temptations of the Devil to our ultimate advantage if we are among those who love God and are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28). When we fall into sin, our weakness is revealed to us, leading us to rely on God instead of on our flesh to uphold us in the future; when we successfully resist evil, God reveals to us the strength he has wrought in us to his own glory.

Prayer

Lord, we know we should never choose to seek out temptation or place ourselves needlessly in a tempting situation. We should pray you would "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the Evil One (Satan). " But when you choose to allow temptation to come into our lives, we pray we would overcome it. And if we should fall, we pray we would learn from it and you would work it (as all things) to our ultimate good. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

April 20, 2025 Sunday

Romans 6:3-5 (KJV)

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

In the Tomb

Frances Taylor

If only we knew what this really meant for us, we wouldn’t worry so much about dying. I must admit that the older I get, and the more loved ones I have lost, the less concerned I am with being dead. But wouldn’t we all like to know what it means to be resurrected? This Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is kind of a strange day for me. Not really Lent, but not really Easter yet. What was going on for Jesus? We really don’t know. So many questions, so few answers! We just have a lot to think about. How we feel about Lent coming to an end probably has a lot to do with how well we kept our Lenten promises. Are we happy we can have that ice cream, candy, beer, cigarette again? Or have we decided to keep up with the good habits we have practiced over these last 40 days? Perhaps the prayer habits we developed have left us with a new spirit, a new feeling of having drawn closer to Jesus, more aware of his sacrifice and how important it is to live as witnesses to our Christian faith. Tomorrow is Easter, let us rejoice and be glad!

Prayer

Father, how can we thank you for your gifts, especially the gift of your Son and his sacrifice. May we turn our hearts and minds to you and be made worthy to receive your blessings. Amen.

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