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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Solus Christus
Continuing with the five solas of the Reformation — Solus Christus, Only Christ: Acts 4:11-12 (NIV) Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.” Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts 4:11-12, cloud of witnesses, five solas, Hebrews 12:1, Only Christ, Reformation, Solus Christus
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Sola Scriptura
This week we’ll look at the Five Solae, the basic principles behind the Reformation — the 16th century shift in religious thought resulting in the separation of Protestants from Catholics. The first principle is Sola Scriptura, Only Scripture: 2 Timothy … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Timothy 3:16, five solae, Only Scripture, Sola Scriptura
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Teachable Moments
“The world is not a playground; it is a schoolroom. Life is not a holiday, but an education. And the one eternal lesson for us all is how better we can love.” Henry Drummond, 1851-1897 Our days are … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged eternal lessons, Henry Drummond, teachable moments
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Nineveh’s Teachable Moment
Nineveh was a big city on the path to destruction, and its people were clueless. Until … Jonah 3:4 (MSG) Jonah entered the city, went one day’s walk and preached, “In forty days Nineveh will be smashed.” They … Continue reading
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Tagged Jonah 3:4-5, Nineveh, teachable moment
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Jonah’s 2nd Second Chance
God called, and Jonah disobeyed. Given a second chance, Jonah obeyed and warned the Ninevites of God’s coming judgment. But when God showed them mercy, and Jonah pouted. Jonah 4:1-3 (MSG) Jonah was furious. He lost his temper. He … Continue reading
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Tagged action and attitude, Jonah 4:1-3, second chances
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Nineveh’s Second Chance
Nineveh was the capital city of Assyria. The Assyrians were the enemies of the Jews, defeating them and taking over their land. Many of the residents were sent to places all over the Assyrian Empire. And people from all over … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Assyria, Jonah, Jonah 3:4, mercy of God, Nineveh, wrath of God
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Jonah’s Second Chance
Sunday’s sermon has me thinking about second chances. Jonah heard God’s call and rebelled, bringing disaster on himself. But God intervened and gave him a second chance. Jonah 1:17 (ESV) And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And … Continue reading
Good for Me, Good for My Home
Proverbs 24:2-3 (ESV) By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A home might contain aging furniture, worn carpets and chipped dishware. But if it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged a good home, foundation of wisdom, fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 24:2-3
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Good for Me, Good for My Spouse
Proverbs 31:10-12 (ESV) An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all … Continue reading
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Tagged a good spouse, bless not surse, no harm, Proverbs 31:10-12
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Good for Me, Good for My Finances
King Solomon knew what it was to be wealthy — a good reason to look to him for financial advice. Proverbs 3:9-10 (ESV) Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be … Continue reading
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Tagged financial advice, generosity, Proverbs 3:9-10, wealth
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