"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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BY ANY OTHER NAME
What is in a name? For best-selling author and pastor Robert Morgan, the inspirational center of his devotionals is found in the spiritual wellspring of the many names of Jesus.
In his new book, He Shall be Called: 150 Names of Jesus and What They Mean to You (Warner Faith), Morgan explores the magnificent characteristics and qualities of Jesus, as revealed by his names.
To some, Jesus is a healer; to others He is a teacher. Some are drawn to His simplicity, others to His majesty.
Different names speak to different people with different needs and experiences. Some think of Him in the promise of Old Testament prophecies, others in all of His New Testament glory.
Every one of these images -- along with many others -- is a true reflection of Jesus. That is part of the miracle -- God providing humanity, His most precious creation, so many ways to make a meaningful connection with Him.
He Shall be Called presents a rich study of the Name above all Names. Each devotion explores a particular element of the nature of Jesus and is accompanied by complementary poetry and hymns that enhance the reflective depth of the message.
And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -- Isaiah 9:6
What is in these names? Comfort and peace, wisdom and healing, the beauty of simplicity, guidance and shelter, grace and sacrifice, eternal light, friendship and confidence. Morgan's latest powerful devotional reminds us that Jesus is all of this and more.
He Shall be Called is a splendid resource to sustain and inspire readers in their everyday lives, a place to find strength and joy for the soul.
Read an excerpt online.
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KEEP THEM VOTES COMING ...
Infuze Magazine is publishing a collection of their Best Short Stories and Poems from 2005 -- and asking YOU to help decide which stories and poems make the cut.
The nominated poems have now been announced. Find a complete list (with links to each poem) here.
The nominated short stories are listed with direct links here.
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ANOTHER DAY AT COLLEGE FOR A CHRISTIAN GIRL ... WITH SUPER POWERS ...
This morning is episode #57 of my wife's twice-a-week online comic strip, The Miller Sisters.
The story details the life of sisters Julia and Cassie. Big sis Julia is packing for college when her mother breaks the news: Julia is going to inherit super powers!
Younger sis Cassie is already jealous of all the normal things ... and now her big sister is going to be a superhero?
(Updated every Tuesday and Friday.)
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Chris Well is author of the suspense thriller Forgiving Solomon Long (Harvest House), picked by Booklist as one of the Top 10 Christian Novels of 2005. Read the first chapter online.
Chris is a member of International Thriller Writers, Inc. Find him online at StudioWell.com, or at his blog Chris Well: Learning Curve. (Subscribe to the RSS Feed).
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