Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Sing with the Stars

  In the beginning, stars sang.   Job 38:4, 6-7 (NIV) Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? … On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone— while the morning stars sang together … Now it’s … Continue reading

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The Sun and Moon Sing

“Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.” St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Paraphrased by Willam H. Draper, 1919       Good morning, Lord. Spring — … Continue reading

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Big Universe, Small World

  From space, our big world looks small.     Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV) When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are … Continue reading

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God’s Glory on Display

  The amazing images from Artemis II display the glory and knowledge of God.   Psalm 19:1-4 (NIV) The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after … Continue reading

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Would I Be Forgiven?

  Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”   This is forgiveness, then and now. For you and me.     Good morning, Lord. Forgive me my willful sins, my unintended sins, … Continue reading

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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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