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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Son of God Revealed
Hebrews 1:1-2 (NIV) In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Hebrews 1:1-2, prophets, revelation
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God’s Love Revealed
The Bible is God’s big, beautiful love story. Read it for yourself. John 20:31 (NIV) These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged God's big beautiful love story, John 20:31, Lent, revelation
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Lent – A Season of Revelation
“The more you read the Bible; and the more you meditate on it, the more you will be astonished with it.” Charles Spurgeon, 1832-1892 The more you read the Bible, the more God will reveal. Prepare to be astonished. … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Spurgeon, Lent, revelation, study God's Word
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Repent and Prosper
Proverbs 28:13 (NLT} People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. Repent from your sins and prosper … maybe not financially, but spiritually? Absolutely! Good … Continue reading
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Tagged Lent, prosper, Proverbs 28:13, repent
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Repent and Change
e Repentance … what’s the point? Change. Acts 3:19 (EXB) So you must change your hearts and lives [repent]! Come back [Return; Turn back] to God, and he will forgive [wipe out; erase] your sins. Then the time [ times; … Continue reading
Humble Yourself and Repent
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) … if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Chronicles 7:14, humble yourself, repent
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Repent for Your Sins
Jesus said, Luke 13:3 (NIV) But unless you repent, you too will all perish. A bit of context: the folks around Jesus were pointing their fingers at someone else’s sin. Lesson learned: Pointing out the sins of others will never … Continue reading
Lent – A Season of Repentance
“Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” Charlotte Elliott, 1836 Repentance opens the door to eternal life. Confession sets me free from … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Just As I Am, mercy and grace, pardon, repentance
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Reflect Our Lord and Savior
1 Corinthians 13:12 (ERV) … Now we see God as if we are looking at a reflection in a mirror. But then, in the future, we will see him right before our eyes. Now I know only a part, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:12, mirror, reflection
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Reflect on God’s Power and Grace
God is so great, and I am so small. Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV) When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 8:3-4, reflection
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