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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
God’s Boundary Warning System
My car comes equipped with a lane departure warning system. When I cross the lane line, a light on my dashboard flashes, and I hear a warning alarm. God has given me a boundary warning system. The Bible is … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged boundaries, God's Word, Holy Spirit
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Pleasant Boundaries
Some folks think God’s rules take the fun out of life. Not so! Psalm 16:6 (NIV) The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. “The sense of our Father’s love is like honey … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged boundaries, Charles Spurgeon, Psalm 16:6, Timothy Cruso
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Someone Steps Over My Boundaries
Others trespass on my space when they covet what I have when they take what is mine to keep when the spread rumors about me (trespass on my good name) when they make me a convenient target for anger, frustration … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged boundaries, Lord's Prayer, Luke 6:31, trespasses
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Stepping Over God’s Boundaries
God has boundaries I shouldn’t cross. Yet I do. I step over the line: when I tell him how to fix a problem when I take on tasks he never intended for me when I think I’m right … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged boundaries, The Lord's Prayer, trespass
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Boundaries of My Soul
My soul is a space set apart from everyone else. It’s separate from my parents, my best friends, even my spouse. I have thoughts I don’t want to share with anyone: things about them that annoy me, self-doubts I’m trying … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged boundaries, Hannah Whitehall Smith, soul
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The -ly’s of God’s Power
In a hopeless situation? Remember the –ly‘s of Ephesians 3. Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the … Continue reading
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The Five G’s of Togetherness
Live together in harmony: Be GRATEFUL 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Give thanks in all circumstances. Be grateful for the people around you. Be GENTLE Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath. Take care what you say … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 2:10, generous, gentle, good, gracious, grateful, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 15:1, Psalm 145:8
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The Four P’s of Resolving Conflict
Is there conflict? Is it over PREFERENCES? It’s not worth fighting over. Is it over PRIORITIES? Might be time to compromise. Is it over PRINCIPLES? Listen to each other carefully. Don’t jump to conclusions. The last P should also … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict, James 5:16, prayer
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The Three F’s of Living in Unity
Today’s lesson comes from Paul’s powerful prayer: Ephesians 3:14-15, 19 I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to … Continue reading
The Two R’s of Getting Along
The week we’ll look at the ABC’s of getting along with others. Let’s start with R. Do you want to be right? Or would you rather be righteous? When you’re arguing that you’re right and the other … Continue reading
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Tagged Habakkuk 2:4, Right, righteous
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