Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Not Wise

  Lots of folks claiming to know it all don’t.      James 3:13b-14 (MSG) Mean-spirited ambition isn’t wisdom. Boasting that you are wise isn’t wisdom. Twisting the truth to make yourselves sound wise isn’t wisdom. Beware false wisdom.

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Simply Wise

  Psalm 19:7 (NCV) The rules of the Lord can be trusted;  they make plain people wise.   You don’t have to be a great reader to understand God’s wisdom.

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Get Wise

  “If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees!” Vance Havner (1902-1986)   Dr. Havner started preaching at age 14 and wrote more than 40 books. He had a knack for packing biblical … Continue reading

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Who’s Wise

  In the flow of debate, grandstanding and angry words, which words influence you? Whose wisdom is worthy of our attention?   Someone who doesn’t claim to know it all Someone who explains why without name-calling Someone who takes time … Continue reading

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Sheltered by Positive Thoughts

  Working from home for my day job, I was assigned a few lessons in positive psychology. According to PositivePsychology.com:   “Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life, including: Positive experiences (like happiness, joy, inspiration, and … Continue reading

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Mind of Christ

“May the mind of Christ, my Savior,  live in me from day to day,  by his love and power controlling  all I do and say.” Kate Barclay Wilkinson, 1925   Mrs. Wilkinson, a member of the Church of England, was … Continue reading

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Change Your Mind

  Romans 12:2b (CEV) Let God change the way you think. If you’re willing, God is able.  

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A Godly Mindset

  Definition: mindset (per Merriam-Webster) 1. A mental attitude, inclination 2. A fixed state of mind   Philippians 2:5 (NIV) In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. What would Jesus do? What would Jesus … Continue reading

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All Your Mind

  Luke 10:27 (NIV) Love the Lord your God with . . . all your mind.   “Mind.” Luke uses the Greek word dianoia—diá, from side to side, and noiéō, to use the mind. Considering both sides. Balanced thought.  Some … Continue reading

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Do You Mind?

  Do you?     Do you mind if I love folks on both sides of the political aisle? Do you mind if I’m passionate about projects that don’t matter to you? Do you mind if I’m not passionate about … Continue reading

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