Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

A Wicked Portion

Know some evil folks? Wonder how they get away with it all? They won’t. They may be OK now, but their future looks grim.   Psalm 11:6 (NASB) He will rain coals of fire upon the wicked, And brimstone and … Continue reading

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A Good Portion

Psalm 119:57 (NIV) You are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words. Preacher Spurgeon explained “portion” in a few simple words. Spurgeon lived up to the whole verse — he obeyed God’s words, preaching to more than a … Continue reading

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My Portion

Psalm 73:26 (NIV) My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.   God is my portion? Makes me wonder. Per my dictionary, a portion is a bit, a piece, a slice. A … Continue reading

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Wonderful Work

We are God’s wonderful work — — perfectly placed, exactly where He wants us.

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Whole-Hearted Work

Hate your work? ?  Wondering why you bother? Maybe you’re going at it with the wrong attitude, working for the wrong boss. Colossians 3:23-24 (MSG) Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid … Continue reading

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Winsome Work

There’s a sweet little book, The Practice of the Presence of God, filled with bits of Brother Lawrence’s conversations and writings — wise words like these: Easier to read than to put into practice. And well worth the effort.

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What Work?

Psalm 90:17 (NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.   “Establish” our work: aim appoint confirm direct form make ready ordain … Continue reading

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Work, Work, and More Work

God works so we can work. Good work, all around.

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With Christ

Christ inside and on every side: You’re wrapped in a security blanket of  love and grace.

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All in Christ

You are not alone in Christ. Being “in Christ” is not a solo gig. You’re part of a Christian community.

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