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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
“The Passion of Patience”
“Patience is not indifference; patience conveys the idea of an immensely strong rock withstanding all onslaughts. The vision of God is the source of patience, because it imparts a moral inspiration … the power to endure is there because you … Continue reading
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Simple Compassion
In this pandemic, ask yourself: Am I acting to keep myself safe? It’s all about me. Am I acting to keep others safe? That’s compassion. Short and simple: motivation matters. Ephesians 2:4 (ERV) Don’t be interested only in your … Continue reading
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With Passion
“Passion” comes from Latin and means suffering. “Compassion” comes from Latin cum, meaning with, and passus, to suffer, to endure. Compassion suffers alongside the one suffering. Psalm 103:13 (NIV) As a father has compassion on his children, so … Continue reading
A Week of Passion
Pandemic or no, this is Holy Week, a time to remember the Passion of Christ. Why Passion? We don’t find that title in Scripture. It comes from Latin, passio, suffering. We remember how Christ suffered on our behalf. Most of … Continue reading
Pandemic, Perplexity and Purpose
“I will trust Him. Whatever, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him; in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him; if I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve … Continue reading
Pestilence, Plague and Protection
Act wisely, and fear not: Psalm 91:1-3, 5-6 (NIV) Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and … Continue reading
A Simple Picture of Power over the Pandemic
I have a simple question: If there were no new COVID-19 cases tomorrow morning, would you give God the credit? We’re looking to flatten the curve. What if God ended it? Ephesians 3:20 (NIRV) God is able to … Continue reading
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Put the Plague on Pause
Here’s an Old Testament plague story. King David knowingly disobeyed God, and there were consequences–with a limit set by God: 1 Chronicles 21:14-15 (NIV) So the Lord sent a plague on Israel, and seventy thousand men of Israel … Continue reading
Post-Plague Prayer
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 sin … Continue reading