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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Heirs of Peace
“O God, Who are the unsearchable abyss of peace, the ineffable sea of love, the fountain of blessings, and the bestower of affection, Who sends peace to those that receive it; open to us this day the sea of Your … Continue reading
Peace and Quiet
Just imagine – all the clatter and clamor of our world ceases. Habakkuk 2:20 (ESV) The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. Awesome!
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Habakkuk 2:20, peace, quiet, silence
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Make Peace
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers. For years, this was the screensaver on my work computer. The computer screen faced me, not the folks on the other side of my desk. I was the one needing the reminder: to listen … Continue reading
Live at Peace
Romans 12:18 (AMP) If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. “Live at peace.” Don’t pick a fight. Don’t take the bait. Watch your words. Now would be a good time. … Continue reading
Birthday Blessings, USA!
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 4th of July, America, God bless America, Irving Berlin
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The Discipline of Healing
If you’ve had surgery, you’ve probably met up with the dreaded compression stockings. They’re hot, ugly and hard to put on. Punishing. But these nasty stockings improve circulation, reduce swelling and help prevent blood clots. They reduce risk. Still, I … Continue reading
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Tagged compression stockings, spiritual disciplines
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A Pain in the Hip
Psalm 12:4 (NIV) A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. A badly behaving spouse is like a bad hip. O Lord, I want to be a spouse … Continue reading
When a Body Part Doesn’t Work
For years, my hip hurt. Then it quit bearing its part of the load. My knees pitched in and carried the slack. They started hurting too. Fixed my hip –voila!–my knees felt better. It reminded me of this Biblical … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:14-26, hip surgery, spiritual gifts
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New Life for My Bones
Proverbs 3:7-8 (ESV) Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Revere God and be good . . . it’ll give new life … Continue reading
Fix-It Break
I’m back! It wasn’t a vacation. It was a medical procedure to fix what ailed me, to replace my wonky hip. I feel better and I’m walking well, thanks be to God, the medical professionals and the wonders of modern … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:23, body-soul-spirit, hip surgery, modern medicine
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