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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Group Discipline
Hebrews 10:24-25a (VOICE) Let us consider how to inspire each other to greater love and to righteous deeds, not forgetting to gather as a community. God doesn’t plan for faith to be a solo journey. Yes, there’s a … Continue reading
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Timely Discipline
“I have talents; help me to extol thee by spending them for thee; I have time; Lord, help me to redeem it, that I may serve thee . . . thou hast put me in this world for something; Lord, … Continue reading
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Prayerful Discipline
Ephesians 6:18a (VOICE) Pray always. Pray in the Spirit. Pray about everything in every way you know how! There’s no such thing as too much prayer. Day 18 – Pray. Then pray some more.
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Study Discipline
More what? Bible study. 2 Timothy 2:15 (AMP) Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. Sometimes … Continue reading
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Worship Discipline
More discipline in worship. This isn’t about whispering during prayer time or daydreaming during the sermon. It’s about truth. John 4:23b (CEV) Even now the true worshipers are being led by the Spirit to worship the Father according … Continue reading
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More Discipline
Last week I focused on disciplines of less. This week will be about more: More time in the Bible More prayer More service More forgiveness John the Baptist got it right. John 3:30 (NIV) He must become … Continue reading
Discipline at Rest
summer + social isolation = long, lazy naps Proverbs 6:10-11a (NCV) You sleep a little; you take a nap. You fold your hands and lie down to rest. So you will be as poor as if you … Continue reading
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Simple Discipline
Day 13 – As I think about the discipline of simplicity, threads of a song drift through my memory: “Tis a gift to be simple, ’tis a gift to be free ‘Tis a gift to come down … Continue reading
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Sharing Discipline
I retired from my office job. I have a closet filled with clothes I no longer wear. My daily Bible study took me to the book of Luke and John the Baptist’s message: Luke 3:10-11 (NIV) “What … Continue reading
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Quiet Discipline
I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to use this quotation. Today’s the day! “If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a glass slipper on a gouty foot.” John Bunyan (1628-1688) … Continue reading
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