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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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
Step Out of Our Sheltered Safe Spaces
According to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, faith in Christ is growing faster than the population: “Globally, Christianity is growing at a 1.27% rate. Currently, there are 2.5 billion Christians in the … Continue reading
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Wiser Words
“Keep praying, but be thankful that God’s answers are wiser than your prayers.” William Culbertson (1905-1971) Worldly wisdom worms its way into my prayers, but God’s wisdom is always at work. Thanks be to God!
Tracking Wisdom’s Way
James 3:17 (NIV) But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Picture a train: the engine is pure, uncontaminated, holy. The caboose … Continue reading