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Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Ever-Lovin’ Soul
“The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired.” St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)
Restoring my Soul
I’m a soul under construction. My mind, will and emotions are a work in progress. God isn’t finished with me yet. First up in God’s tool box? His Word, the Bible: Psalm 19:7 (NASB) The law of the … Continue reading
Simple Triple Soul
God seems to like sets of three: Father, Son, Spirit Sun, moon, stars Body, soul, spirit Think of the soul as a threesome: mind, will, emotions. Simply put: I think. I choose. I feel. Psalm 103:1 (ESV) Bless the … Continue reading
A Soul in One
You are body, soul and spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV) May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Body: in Greek, sóma–the physical body, flesh. Soul: psuché (the root of … Continue reading
Bless Your Soul
“Bless your soul” is a frequent tag at the end of my posts. Who or what at am I blessing? What makes me, me My psyche The part of me that’s going to heaven when I die … Continue reading
Safely in Touch
Work from home, stay away, don’t touch. Keep in touch with God, stay close to Him. Pray. Lord, we pray: For those who welcome this break from their crazy schedules and for those who are crushed by the … Continue reading
Focused Containment
We’re upending our lives in an effort to contain the coronavirus. Why can’t we put the same energy into containing the evil work of our enemy? 2 Corinthians 2:11 (MSG) After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give … Continue reading
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Fresh Commitment
It’s spring! Announced by the calendar and affirmed by the yellow blush of forsythia. A fresh season, unmussed and unmuddled. Yippee! Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (NIV) There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the … Continue reading
Faithless Complaints
For Lent, I’m studying the book of Exodus. Funny how the complaints of the Israelites sound a lot like complaints I hear about the coronavirus. “The leaders are clueless.” “How can we be expected to make do?” “We’re … Continue reading
Fearless Captive
We interrupt our COVID-19 worries to celebrate St. Patrick. A bit of fifth-century history: As a youth, Patrick was taken from his Christian home in Britain by Irish raiders. He spent six years as a slave in Ireland before escaping. … Continue reading