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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Christ-Minded
1 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT) “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ. Like-minded with God. Wow! Lord God, teach me to think like … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:16, the mind of Christ
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Single-Minded
Luke 10:27 (NIV) Love the Lord your God . . . with all your mind. Single-minded love for God — good for you!
Double-Minded
Have you ever asked God for something and then made a back-up plan in case God didn’t come through? I have, more often than I care to say. James had something to say about it. James 1:6-8 (NIV) But … Continue reading
Sober-Minded
2 Timothy 4:5 (EXB) But you should control yourself [be sober-minded] at all times. Sober-minded (néphó in the Greek) means free from intoxicating influences. Let’s think beyond alcohol or drugs. Ponder this from HELPS Word-studies (https://biblehub.com/greek/3525.htm): “free from … Continue reading
Like-Minded
This week, my pastor’s message was on unity in the church. The Apostle Peter would agree. 1 Peter 3:8 (NIV) Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Sympathetic, not indifferent. … Continue reading
God’s Breath, Heart and Mind in Me
“Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, perfect in power, in love, and purity.” Reginald Heber, 1826 The powerful breath of the Spirit in me. The loving heart of the Son in me. The pure mind of … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy Holy Holy, Reginal Heber, Trinity
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The Spirit’s Power in Me
In Jesus Christ’s own words: John 20:22 (NLT) Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” The breath of God = POWER. Breathe on … Continue reading
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The Son’s Love in Me
John 13:34 (NLT) So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. “. . . two notes, though different, may be in perfect harmony, so is … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, heart, Jesus, John 13:34
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The Father’s Wisdom in Me
Psalm 19:7-8 9 (NLT) The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, … Continue reading
The Trinity in Me
We humans need brain, heart and lungs for physical life. Likewise, we need Father, Son and Spirit for spiritual life. Father – the head, the wisdom Son – the heart, the love Spirit – the breath, the power God in … Continue reading