Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
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The Spectacular Wonder of Christmas - A Nighttime Prayer
And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. -- Luke 2:17-18, 20
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The Spectacular Wonder of Christmas
By Charlaine Martin
And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. -- Luke 2:17-18, 20
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The Significance of a Pearl
By Treva Barnard
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls. – Matthew 13:45
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The Significance of a Pearl - A Nighttime Prayer
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls. – Matthew 13:45
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My First Christmas without Mom and Why I Can Still Celebrate - A Nighttime Prayer
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. -- I Thessalonians 4:13-14
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My First Christmas without Mom and Why I Can Still Celebrate
By Keri Willis
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. -- I Thessalonians 4:13-14
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Experiencing the Favor of God - A Nighttime Prayer
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear...
Experiencing the Favor of God
By Carol McLeod
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will con...
Advent and the Great Adventure - A Nighttime Prayer
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever.
--Isaiah 9:6-7
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Advent and the Great Adventure
By Lori Altebaumer
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever.
--Isaiah 9:6-7
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Christmas on the Sidelines - A Nighttime Prayer
And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger; because there was no room in the inn. – Luke 2:7
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Christmas on the Sidelines
By Connie Harper
And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger; because there was no room in the inn. – Luke 2:7
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To Advent or Not to Advent - A Nighttime Prayer
One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. - Romans 14:5-6a
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To Advent or Not to Advent
By Sheila Fitzgerald
One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. - Romans 14:5-6a
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The Shift from Penance to Rejoicing
By Darcie Fuqua
“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.’”— Luke 1:46-48
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The Shift from Penance to Rejoicing - A Nighttime Prayer
“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.’”— Luke 1:46-48
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Waiting for the Greatest Gift
By Beth Patch
“But when the right time came, God sent his Son…” – Galatians 4:4
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Waiting for the Greatest Gift - A Nighttime Prayer
“But when the right time came, God sent his Son…” – Galatians 4:4
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Prepare the Way - A Nighttime Prayer
In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” -- Matthew 3:1-2
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Prepare the Way
By Lilka Raphael
In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” -- Matthew 3:1-2
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The Light That Leads to Life
By Kim Gentry Meyer
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -- Isaiah 9:6
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The Light That Leads to Life - A Nighttime Prayer
"I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. through his Spirit. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is." – Ephesians 3:16-18
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His Love Then, Now, and Not Yet
By Laura Maser
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name Immanuel. -- Isaiah 7:14
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His Love Then, Now, and Not Yet - A Nighttime Prayer
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name Immanuel. -- Isaiah 7:14
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Prepare Him Room: An Advent Reflection
By Amber Ginter
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. – Luke 2:11
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Prepare Him Room: An Advent Reflection - A Nighttime Prayer
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. – Luke 2:11
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Adventus - A Nighttime Prayer
Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. -- Zechariah 9:9
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Adventus
By Ronda Wells
Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. -- Zechariah 9:9
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A Look at Advent and My Traditions
By Kim Gentry Meyer
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -- Isaiah 9:6
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A Look at Advent and My Traditions - A Nighttime Prayer
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -- Isaiah 9:6
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(Re)focusing on the Eternal
By Kim Gentry Meyer
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. - Colossians 3:2
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(Re)focusing on the Eternal - A Nighttime Prayer
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. - Colossians 3:2
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Discovering the Miracle of Advent Every Day - A Nighttime Prayer
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today, in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a ma...
Discovering the Miracle of Advent Every Day
By Mary Armand
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today, in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in c...
Give Thanks - A Nighttime Prayer
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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Give Thanks
By Shirley Brosius
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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Keeping a Heart of Gratitude Amidst Life's Storms
By Susan Mcilmoil
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." – Psalm 136:1
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Keeping a Heart of Gratitude Amidst Life's Storms - A Nighttime Prayer
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." – Psalm 136:1
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Overflowing Thankfulness
By Sarah Freymuth
So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. -- Colossians 2:6-7
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Overflowing Thankfulness - A Nighttime Prayer
So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. -- Colossians 2:6-7
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