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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Shelter from Extinction
ISIS met military defeat in Iraq, and many displaced Christians hoped to return to their homeland. The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is one of several organizations wanting to help. ACN conducted several surveys to define … Continue reading
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Otherwise
Isaiah 5:21 (NIV) Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. I want to be wise in Your eyes, Lord. Otherwise, woe is me!
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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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