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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Know Dreams
If God speaks to us through symbols in our dreams, how do we know what He means? Let’s look again to Joseph, the Old Testament master of symbolic dreams. Genesis 40:8 (NIV) Then Joseph said to them, “Do … Continue reading
Different Dreams
All dreams are not alike: Some dreams are carefully worded. Take the New Testament’s Joseph, for example: Matthew 2:13 (NIV) An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the … Continue reading
Dream On
Your dreams come from ( fill in the blank )? Last night’s pizza My brain chasing itself God Options 1 or 2, you say? Don’t leave God out. Joel 2:28-29 (Acts 2:17-18) I will pour out … Continue reading
Safe Speech: Dreams
God has the power to speak in places where talk of Christ is forbidden. “God is moving inside the Middle East with dreams, visions, and personal visitations,” according to Yazim, a church planter. “God will do his … Continue reading
His Name
Jeremiah 15:16 (ESV) I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts. Are you a Christian? Then you bear the name of Christ. Wear it well.
In Jesus’ Name
John 14:13 (NIV) And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. “In Jesus’ name” isn’t the magic phrase to make God do your will. They’re our … Continue reading
Your Name, Short and Simple
Isaiah 43:1 (ESV) I have called you by name, you are mine. God knows your name, and he’s calling you. Are you listening?
The Best Name
Philippians 2:10-11 (NIV) At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. There’s no better … Continue reading
Tarnished Names
Proverbs 22:1 (NIV) A good name is more desirable than great riches. How good is your name? Tarnished! Always room for improvement Good as gold Thankfully, God transforms tarnish to reflect His glory.