Devotions

Devotions

Why is Forgiveness Important

March 12, 2024
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The word "Forgiveness" drawn in the sand. A heart is drawn instead of a dot for the letter I.

By Michael Smith Kia ora, Elevate whanau. My name is Michael for those who don’t know me, and I’ve been involved in supporting people with disabilities since 2015. I hope you are all doing well. I’m talking about forgiveness. In the parable of the unmerciful servant, Jesus said to Peter to forgive a brother/sister 77 […]

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Get The Sticker!

February 14, 2024
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Two hands placing a "Sold" sticker on a house for sale sign.

By Manuele Teofilo  Many of us who use a wheelchair or mobility equipment here in New Zealand are familiar with a sticker. A sticker on the equipment we use daily, and we call our own, that says “Equipment of MOH” or equipment belonging to the Ministry of Health. Or something to that effect. We use […]

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Two hands placing a "Sold" sticker on a house for sale sign.

Get The Sticker!

February 14, 2024
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By Manuele Teofilo  Many of us who use a wheelchair or mobility equipment here in New Zealand are familiar with a sticker. A sticker on the equipment we use daily, and we call our own, that says “Equipment of MOH” or equipment belonging to the Ministry of Health. Or something to that effect. We use […]

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Christmas tree decoration with the word "peace" printed in gold on it.

Find God’s Peace this Christmas

December 6, 2023
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By Sarah Houston  Happy Christmas Everyone   Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”   Many of you may be sitting down very soon to write your annual Christmas newsletter to send out to friends and family, sharing all the news about the happenings in your […]

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Relationships Are Central to Being Human

November 13, 2023
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By Kirsty Armitage  This year our devotions have focused on the theme of connection. Relationships and connections are an essential element of being human. It doesn’t take much to find proof of our need for genuine connection. One search online will bring up a multitude of articles and personal accounts of loneliness and isolation. Scroll through any […]

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