Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

His Story

The Bible is more than history. It’s His story — the story of Jesus. Jesus said so Himself, as He walked the road to Emmaus with friends after the resurrection:   Luke 24:27 (NIV) And beginning with Moses and all the … Continue reading

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History

The Bible is more than a good story. It’s history.   The history of the Jews. The history of Christ’s years on earth. The history of the early Church.     It’s the history of God’s eternal plan. 1 Corinthians … Continue reading

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My Story

My story is written in the pages of the Bible. Whence I came. Who I am. And where I’m going. That’s my story.

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A Good Story

  I love a good story — one with a complex plot, intriguing characters, recurring themes and a happy ending.   The Bible has it all: a complex plot (good versus evil), intriguing characters (folks like Moses, David, Solomon, Esther, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Fullness

Ephesians 3:19 (AMP) . . . be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself]. Strength, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Perspective

Ephesians 3:17-18 (NIV) And I pray that you . . . grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.   I have tunnel vision, Lord. I barely grasp the surface of the love of Christ. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Depth

Ephesians 3:17 (APC) May you be rooted deep in love  and founded securely on love. Are you grounded in perfect peace? Let your roots sink deep into divine love. William Law, a Church of England priest, chose faithfulness to God … Continue reading

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Spiritual Strength

  Ephesians 3:16 (NIV) I pray that out of his glorious riches he [God] may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.   Picture the Holy Spirit reaching into God’s treasure chest and handing you the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Thoughts

  This week’s topic is inspired by Warren Wiersbe’s book, Prayer 101: Experiencing the Heart of God. In chapter 20, he asks, “For what am I praying?”   What about you? For what are you praying? Dr. Wiersbe points us … Continue reading

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Not Quite the Right Light

Sure, I want to “let my light shine.” But sometimes I don’t get it quite right. Lord, make me a big, bold searchlight — shining bright for Your glory.

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