Category Archives: Morning Prayer

The Great Storyteller

  Good stories are easy to remember. And Jesus was an expert storyteller: the Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son, the Farmer Sowing Seed and so many more.   Matthew 13:34-35 (NLT) Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when … Continue reading →

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The Only Story

“I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love.” Kate Hankey, 1866 Without God, there is no story.   Good morning, Lord. Without You, I have no story to … Continue reading →

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Time for My Story

I’ve written my way through changing technology: pen and paper, an old-fashioned typewriter and a new-fangled Selectric, a cumbersome computer and a sleek laptop, even my cell phone. I’ve used erasers, Wite Out, correction tape and — my favorite — … Continue reading →

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Where’s My Story?

My story covers seven different US states. I’ve lived on a farm, in small towns, an urban center, modern suburbia, and picturesque countryside. I’ve been where everyone knew my name and where no one knew my name. I was never … Continue reading →

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Finding My Story

I love to tell stories, my own included. My story has already been written … by God. Psalm 139:16 (NLT) Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had … Continue reading →

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Without Question

Sometimes, questions aren’t what I need. Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Be still, and know that I am God.   Note to self: Stop talking! Listen for a change.   Good morning, Lord. I can be so busy asking You for something … Continue reading →

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An Honest Question

Romans 12:3 (NLT) … Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves … Before I get all hyped up, I should think, Is this even about me? Note to self: Honestly, most … Continue reading →

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A Question about Me

Next question I ask myself: What I would want in this situation? Matthew 7:12 (NIV)  So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. Note to self: The verse does not say “do to them … Continue reading →

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A Good Question

Here’s another good question to ask myself before I act or speak: Will this bring good and not harm?   Proverbs 31:12 (NIV) She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. This verse describes the way … Continue reading →

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Questions I Ask Myself

The week we’ll look at some questions I ask myself before I speak or act — when I take a moment to think. Today’s question: Is it true?   Philippians 4:8 (NIV) …whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is … Continue reading →

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