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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Acts of the Holy Spirit
The book of Acts starts with the promised coming of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:5 (NLT) “… in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:3-4 Then, what looked like flames or … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts, Acts 1:5, Acts 2:3-4, Holy Spirit, Your will be done
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Acts of Luke
The book of Acts is worthy of study. It was written by a man named Luke, who also wrote the gospel bearing his name. Both were the result of Luke’s careful work. Luke 1:3-4 (NLT) Having carefully investigated everything … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts, Bible study, Luke, Luke 1:3-4
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For Memorial Day
“O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine.” Katherine Lee Bates, … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged America the Beautiful, Katherine Lee Bates, Memorial Day
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See God with Us (Emmanuel)
“By the light of nature we see God as a God above us, by the light of the law we see Him as a God against us, but by the light of the gospel we see Him as Emmanuel, God … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Emmanuel, God with us, great commandments, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew Henry, see God
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Look Up and See God
Psalm 19:1-2 (NLT) The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. Look up and see God. See Him in the sun, moon, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged God in creation, Psalm 19:1-2, see God, sky
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God Who Sees
Hagar, an Egyptian slave, got caught in the drama between Abram and Sarai and their inability to have a child. Pregnant and unhappy, Hagar ran away. Alone in the wilderness, she had a life-changing conversation. Genesis 16:13 (EXB) The slave … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged El-Roi, Genesis 16:13, God Who Sees, Hagar, Matthew 25:40
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God Sees Me
Psalm 33:18 (MSG) Watch this: God’s eye is on those who respect him, the ones who are looking for his love. I look for God. He sees me. Works both ways, yay! [Note to self: I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged forgiveness, God sees, looking for God, Psalm 33:18
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God Sees
Proverbs 15:3 (ESV) The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Sometimes I think God isn’t paying attention. I’m wrong. He sees it all. Good morning, Lord. I believe You … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged all-seeing, God's eyes, Proverbs 15:3
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WWJW (What Would Jesus Wear?)
The Bible says this about the clothes Jesus wore: John 19:23-24 (ESV) When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic. But … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged clothes, John 19:23-24, what Jesus wore
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What Should I Spend?
Decades ago, I heard someone say that most American adults could go three years without buying any new clothes. Certainly, it’s been true for me. Right now, I have a closet full of shirts, dresses, pants and sweaters. John the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged generosity, Luke 3:11, more than enough
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