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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
The Word
John 1:1 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. “Word” — in Greek, logos, meaning something said, communication, a message and, in this case, a divine expression. Our … Continue reading
The Word of a Donkey
Sunday’s sermon came from Numbers 22, the account of Balaam’s donkey. Balaam, a prophet and seer, failed to see the angel of the Lord blocking his path. The donkey saw and stopped — and for that, Balaam beat her. The … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Balaam, Numbers 22:21-34, Psalm 23:3, talking donkey
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Living Water
John 7:38 (NLT) Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, “Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.” Good morning, Lord. Fill me with Your living water — enough to quench … Continue reading
Sweet Water
“For a cup brimful of sweet water cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, however suddenly jolted.” Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) Good morning, Lord. Today I will be rudely interrupted, bumped, cut off or ignored. Fill … Continue reading
Bitter Water
Have you ever felt like these thirsty Israelites? Exodus 15:23-25 (NIV) When they [the Israelites] came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter … So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are … Continue reading
Stormy Water
Mark 4:39 (NLT) [Jesus] rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. God has the power to transform my stormy waves into still waters. But … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Jesus calms the storm, Mark 4:39, still water
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Quiet Waters
It’s beautiful autumn where I live. I walk our dog on a path through the wildlife preserve, beside the quiet, marshy waters. I study the changing colors of the distant hills. It’s good for me, body and soul. Psalm … Continue reading
Who’s to Judge?
Romans 14:12 (NIV) So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. Even those of us saved by grace will stand before the throne of judgment. I imagine a movie-like replay of my life. … Continue reading
What’s the Sin?
Our culture avoids the word sin. We lose sight of right and wrong. James 4:17 (TLB) … knowing what is right to do and then not doing it is sin. Apply this concept, for example, to a wild, out-of-control party. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged James 4:17, right and wrong, sin
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Who’s to Blame?
When things go wrong, I look for someone to blame. I declare, “It’s all their fault!” But is it ALL their fault? Am I part of the problem? Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged forgiveness, glame, Proverbs 17:15
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