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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
God’s Hand
Isaiah paints a beautiful picture of God’s hand: Isaiah 40:12 (NIV) Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? My grandmother measured flour by the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Amazing Love, God's hand, God's power, Isaiah 40:12
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A Handful
God arranged a divine appointment between Elijah and a poor widow. He asked her for a bit of bread. 1 Kings 17:12 (ERV) The woman answered, “I promise you, before the Lord your God, that I have nothing but a … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Kings 17:12, Elijah, open hands, widow of Zarephath
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A Hand Out
I want to be like the noble woman of Proverbs 31. Proverbs 31:20 (AMP) She opens and extends her hand to the poor, And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy. She reaches out with her hands and touches needy … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged hands out, help the poor, Proverbs 31:20, scarcity mindset
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A Hand Up
Acts 3:6-7 (NIV) Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged a hand up, Acts 3:6-7, helping hand
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Acts of [Your Name Here]
Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. God has good acts planned for us to do. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts, Ephesians 2:10, to-do list
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Acts of Ordinary Folks
Acts of the Apostles … acts of ordinary folks: Saul (AKA Paul) had an impressive resume even before God got his attention on the road to Damascus. But the rest of the crew featured in the book of Acts, not … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts 4:13, Acts of the Apostles, ordinary folks, power of the Holy Spirit
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Acts of the Holy Spirit
The book of Acts starts with the promised coming of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:5 (NLT) “… in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:3-4 Then, what looked like flames or … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts, Acts 1:5, Acts 2:3-4, Holy Spirit, Your will be done
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Acts of Luke
The book of Acts is worthy of study. It was written by a man named Luke, who also wrote the gospel bearing his name. Both were the result of Luke’s careful work. Luke 1:3-4 (NLT) Having carefully investigated everything … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts, Bible study, Luke, Luke 1:3-4
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For Memorial Day
“O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine.” Katherine Lee Bates, … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged America the Beautiful, Katherine Lee Bates, Memorial Day
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See God with Us (Emmanuel)
“By the light of nature we see God as a God above us, by the light of the law we see Him as a God against us, but by the light of the gospel we see Him as Emmanuel, God … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Emmanuel, God with us, great commandments, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew Henry, see God
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