Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

The Waiting Room

Ever feel like you’re in the waiting room, wondering when God’s going to show up and take charge? I had two jobs where I seemed to be marking time, going nowhere. Each waiting-room position was followed by a much better … Continue reading

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The Pride of Self-Sufficiency

  Give God the credit He’s due.   Deuteronomy 8:16-18 (MSG) If you start thinking to yourselves, “I did all this. And all by myself. I’m rich. It’s all mine!”—well, think again. Remember that God, your God, gave you the strength … Continue reading

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Abounding in Hopeful Prayer

Here in the USA, today is the National Day of Prayer. This year’s theme focuses on hope: Romans 15:13 (ESV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of … Continue reading

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While I’m taking a vacation from writing, COMPEL Training posted a few words from me.

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See You Next Week

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Let’s Take Easter Personally

“Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned he stood, sealed my pardon with his blood: Hallelujah, what a Savior!” Philip P. Bliss, 1875   Jesus stood in my place. Jesus died in my place.    Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading

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Heaven and Earth Meet

The cross — where heaven meets earth.  John 3:16 (NIV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Jesus left heaven to die on … Continue reading

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Centered on Love

  The cross is all about love.   John 3:16 (NIV) For God so loved the world … John 13:34 … Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. God loves. I love.    Good … Continue reading

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Forgiven and Forgiving

  Matthew 6:12 (NLV) Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.   Picture the cross: Forgive us our sins is the upright beam, representing our relationship with God. As we forgive is the crossbeam, representing … Continue reading

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Guilt and Shame Meet Mercy and Grace

  These parallel thoughts meet at the cross:   Guilt: I have done something bad, committed an offence. Shame: I am a bad person, unworthy and unlovable. Mercy: God is not giving me the punishment I deserve. Grace: God is … Continue reading

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