Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Faulty Foundation

Ever noticed how quickly some folks change their values to line up with the shifting sands of popular culture? They remind me of this Bible passage: Matthew 7:26-27 (VOICE) You are like a fool who builds a house on sand. When … Continue reading

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Simply the Cross

“Down at the cross where my Savior died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory to his name!” E. A. Hoffman, 1875   Because of the cross, we are cleansed … Continue reading

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Near the Cross

  Psalm 51:1 (NIV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love.   Got mercy? Looking for love?  “Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and Mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams … Continue reading

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At the Cross

  The cross — a place of both sorrow and happiness.      “At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away, It was there by faith I received … Continue reading

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Boast in the Cross

  Without God, I’ve got nothing to brag about.     Galatians 6:14 (ERV) The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is my only reason for boasting. More Christ, less me. “Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in … Continue reading

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Cherish the Cross

  We finished Holy Week, with it’s focus on the cross of Christ. What will you do with the cross, today and all the days till next Easter?   Truth be told, I don’t think about it all that much … Continue reading

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Taste Good

1 Peter 2:2-3 (ESV) Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. The Lord is good. Indeed.  

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Taste Death

It’s Good Friday. Look to Jesus–on the cross and on the throne. Hebrews 2:9 (JUB) But we see this same Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, … Continue reading

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Take, Eat

Today we remember Jesus’ last meal with his disciples. Matthew 26:26-28 (NIV) While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” … Continue reading

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Eat Together

Revelation 3:20 (NIV)  Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Remember the words from this old hymn? “And … Continue reading

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