Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Intersection of Sin and Salvation

John 3:17 (EASY) God did not send his Son into the world because he wanted to punish people. He sent his Son to save the people in the world from punishment. Calvary’s cross — the intersection of sin and salvation. … Continue reading

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The Reason for the Right Road

  This is the reason for this Lenten season:   Matthew 20:17-19 (NIV) Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son … Continue reading

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Tears on the Right Road

Luke 19: 41-42 (NIV) As he [Jesus] approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. Jesus … Continue reading

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Joy on the Right Road

Luke 19:37-38 (NIV) When he [Jesus] came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed … Continue reading

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More than Enough

  Proverbs 31 Ministries published a devotional I wrote. I hope it speaks to Your heart.  

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A Stumbling Block on the Right Road

  Jesus told His disciples He was going to Jerusalem to die.   Matthew 16:22-23 (NIV) Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Jesus turned and said to … Continue reading

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Setting Out on the Right Road

  Luke 9:51 (NIV)  As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Resolutely — not reluctantly. Not looking for detours or a way out. He didn’t drag His feet, procrastinate or … Continue reading

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The Way Home

“We are like little children strayed from home, and God is now fetching us home; and we are ready to turn into any house, stay and play with everything in our way, and sit down on every green bank, and … Continue reading

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The Best Place to Be

  They say real estate is all about location, location, location.   Psalm 23:6 (NLT) I will live in the house of the Lord forever. My permanent address is the house of the Lord … no better location!   Good morning, … Continue reading

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Forever Home

Psalm 27:4 (NIV) One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his … Continue reading

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