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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Hallowed Prayer
Study of the Hebrew and Greek words for “holy” show us that people, places and times can be hallowed–that is, set apart and devoted to God. Lord God, Hallow our children–set them apart to love You with all … Continue reading
Hallowed Nation
Exodus 19:5-6 (ESV) Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of … Continue reading
Simply Hallowed
Psalm 89:5 (NIV) The heavens praise your wonders, Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones. The heavenly host praising God–I want to be part of that hallowed choir!
Hallowed Thoughts
We’re coming up on Hallowe’en, Hallows’ Evening. What does the word “hallow” bring to your mind? Ghosts and hobgoblins Pumpkins and candy “Hallowed be Thy name” Indeed, you’ll find “hallowed” in the Bible. In Old Testament Hebrew: qadosh, … Continue reading
Sheltering Troubled Young Men
Reuters reports Nigerian police have rescued 300+ men and boys from abusive treatment facilities. Their families thought these schools would straighten out their wayward sons and teach them Islamic beliefs. Instead, the victims were chained, beaten and sometimes sexually assaulted. … Continue reading
Triune Name
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born . . . And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Counselor – Holy Spirit. Everlasting Father – Father God. Prince of Peace – … Continue reading
The Power-Full Name
“In that name Jesus, slumbers omnipotence. The same power that made all worlds lies hidden in that name. The power that will raise the dead, and make new heavens and a new earth, is in that name.” Charles H. Spurgeon … Continue reading
It’s Simple: His Name Is Here
Isaiah 7:14 (NLT) Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means “God is with us”). God is with us. Right here. Right now. Simply said, … Continue reading
The Character of the Name
“Name” (in Greek, onoma) means authority, revelation, related to someone’s character. In Jesus’ name isn’t a magic phrase we tack on the end of our prayers to make God do what we ask. It says we are … Continue reading
The Name in Vain
Exodus 20:7 (ESV) You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain. When did you last hear God’s name taken in vain (in Hebrew, shav: in emptiness or deceit, falsely, in a worthless manner)? … Continue reading