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Pastor Joynt's Devotionals

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Easter Hearts, Week 3, Day 2

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DAY 16

JOHN 20:24

 

When you are absent, you miss things.  When you are out sick at school, you may get notes and assignments. But that is not the same as being in class. Thomas missed a Resurrection appearance. He missed the joy and assurance and the gift of peace and forgiveness. He missed the commissioning and the gift of the Spirit.

 

One of the best gifts to give other disciples is the gift of your presence. One of the best gifts you can give to yourself is the same! When you are absent, you miss things, and we miss you!

 

How faithful are you in gathering for worship and prayer?

 

What gets in the way?

 

FAMILY TIME—

Why do we go to church?

 

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in A New Heart for the Valley

Easter Hearts, Week 3, Day 1

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WEEK 3 | “HONEST HEARTS”

 

JOHN 20:24-29

 

The Resurrection makes our world and our lives into places of encounter. You won’t meet Mohammed today or tomorrow. You can’t run into the Buddha or Joseph Smith this week. There will not be a moment of surprising connection with Confucius that alters your calendar. But Jesus is alive and on the loose. He can be encountered in the here and now. Thomas, in our passage for today, met his crucified Lord and touched his healed wounds and heard his voice.

 

Have you encountered Jesus?

 

Have you shared your encounter?

 

FAMILY TIME—

Do you know anyone who “tells it like it is?”

 

What do you make of Thomas’ reaction to the other disciples’ insistence that Jesus is alive?

 

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