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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Thanks for the Memories
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged gratitude, Philippians 1:3
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Thanks for Our Here and Now
Acts 17:26 (ESV) And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place. It’s no accident we live in … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Acts 17:25, here and now, time and place
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When Good Becomes Harm
Good intentions aren’t enough. Sometimes the good turns into harm. Proverbs 14:12 (MSG) There’s a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell. Sure, those people appear to be having a good … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged good and harm, Proverbs 14:12, unintended consequences
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Good from Harm
Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery. That’s bad. Joseph forgave his brothers. That’s good. Genesis 50:20 (MSG) Don’t you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good. Take a long look … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Genesis 50:20, good and evil, Joseph
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Good Instead of Harm
Matthew 5:44 (AMP) But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Do things God’s way. It’s good for your enemy, good for you. … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged love your enemies, Matthew 5:44, Maximus the Confessor
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Good, Not Harm
Proverbs 31:12 (NIV) She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Context matters. This verse comes in the context of Proverbs 31’s Wife of Nobel Character. She brings her husband good, not harm all … Continue reading
Give Freely
Matthew 10:8 (NIV) Freely you have received; freely give. Lord God, You have given me more than I remember, more than I need, more than I can hope for. Everything I call “mine” came from Your hands. Forgive … Continue reading