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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Jesus in the Old Testament: Christophanies
Christophany — a big word defined with more big words: a temporary appearance of Christ before His incarnation. You won’t find the word in the Bible. Jesus shows up a few brief times in the Old Testament. This shouldn’t come … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Advent, Christophany, Jesus in the Old Testament, John 1:1-14, Revelation 22:20
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … And he will be called … Prince of Peace. The Hebrew word Isaiah uses here, shalom, means so much more than “peace.” … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Advent, Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 4:7, Prince of Peace, shalom
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Everlasting Father
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born … And he will be called … Everlasting Father. Isaiah’s Old Testament prophecy is confirmed by the New Testament words of Jesus Himself: John 10:20 “I and the … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Advent, Everlasting Father, Isaiah 9:6, Trinity
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Mighty God
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born … And he will be called … Mighty God. It’s Christmas time and we tend to focus on sweet baby Jesus. Isaiah reminds us that He is also Mighty … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Advent, Isaiah 9:6, Mighty God, Old Testament
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Counselor
We’re looking for Jesus in the Old Testament. Let’s start with names. Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … And he will be called Wonderful Counselor … We … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Advent, Isaiah 9:6, Jesus' name, Old Testament, Wonderful Counselor
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Gifts from the Old Testament
More than a few Christians skip right over the Old Testament, thinking the New Testament is all they need. That’s like leaving half the presents under the Christmas tree unopened. Jesus said, Matthew 5:17 (EXB) “Don’t think that I have … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Advent, gifts, Matthew 5:17, Old Testament
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Missed Gratitude for New Creations
A name and face kept interrupting my thoughts. It was my difficult, arrogant boss from a short-term job decades ago. Moving on, I’d put those unhappy months out of my mind. A quick internet search led me to my former … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:17, gratitude, new creations, transforming power
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Missed Gratitude for a “No” Answer
“Thanks for prayers that Thou hast answered, Thanks for what Thou dost deny!” Thanks to God August L. Storm, 1891 Trans. Carl L. Backstrom, 1931 Yes or No, God is right — He always is. Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged answered prayer, August Ludvig Storm, gratitude, Thanks to God for My Redeemer
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Missed Gratitude for Long Legacies
I’m part of a church established more than a hundred years ago. Folks long dead had the faith to buy the property and build a house of worship. I’ve listened to sermons, vacuumed the sanctuary, taught Bible lessons and served … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged gratitude, Hebrews 12:1, legacy of faith
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Missed Gratitude for Good Discipline
Proverbs 3:11 (MSG) But don’t, dear friend, resent God’s discipline; don’t sulk under his loving correction. It’s the child he loves that God corrects; a father’s delight is behind all this. Discipline isn’t punishment. It’s correction, and sometimes it is uncomfortable. Like it … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged discipline, gratitude, Proverbs 3:11
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