Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Would I Follow the Crowd?

  A crowd played an important role in the crucifixion.   Mark 15:12-14 (NIV) “What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Pilate asked them. “Crucify him!” they shouted. “Why? What crime has … Continue reading

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Would I Deny Jesus?

  Peter, a faithful disciple of Christ, went wobbly in the face of danger.   Matthew 26:71-72 (ESV) … another servant girl saw him [Peter], and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” And again he … Continue reading

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Would I Mock Jesus?

Even as He hung on the cross, folks mocked Jesus. Luke 23:35 (NLT) The crowd watched and the leaders scoffed. “He saved others,” they said, “let him save himself if he is really God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” I’d like … Continue reading

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Where Were You on Easter?

“Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.” African-American Spiritual I’m in my 8th decade of Easter celebrations. It’s tempting to take the crucifixion and resurrection for granted. I’ve been through … Continue reading

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Holy Week — Recognize

Mark 15:39 (MEV) When the centurion who stood facing Him saw that He cried out and gave up the spirit, he said, “Truly, this Man was the Son of God.” The Roman soldier overseeing the crucifixion recognized who Jesus was. … Continue reading

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Holy Week — Remember

Right before His crucifixion, Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples. They remembered how God rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Today, Christians remember this last supper and the words of Jesus. Luke 22:19-20 (ESV)  And he took … Continue reading

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Holy Week — Reconnect

  Just a few days before His crucifixion, Jesus went to the temple.   Matthew 21:13 (NIV) “It is written,” he said to them [those who were conducting business inside], “‘My house will be called a house of prayer, but … Continue reading

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Holy Week – Read

2 Timothy 2:15 (AMPC) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth. Reading the … Continue reading

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Holy Week — Rejoice

  The final countdown to Easter begins. Yesterday was Palm Sunday, when we remember Christ’s entry to Jerusalem. The people joyously welcomed him.   John 12:13 (NIV) They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed … Continue reading

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Recommitment to Our First Love

  Revelation 2:4 (NASB) But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.   Does this powerful statement from Revelation apply to me? To you?   Good morning, Lord. There are hours, days and seasons when I operate … Continue reading

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