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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
O Come, All Ye Faithful
You’re a brick. Where will we find you? Faithful in my assigned space Off-kilter, but in my place On the lookout for a comfortable spot I’m a loose brick, out on my own Wise words from Paul: Ephesians 2:22 … Continue reading
Safe Space for Spiritual (and Practical) Help
The dear folks at Street LIFE Ministries take the good news of Jesus Christ to the streets of New York City. Every Tuesday, you’ll find them serving the homeless in the Lower East Side at Tompkins Square Park, … Continue reading
War and Peace
“What! At peace with the Father, and at war with His children? It cannot be.” A Puritan Golden Treasury compiled by I.D.E. Thomas
The Christmas Spirit
Be like Christ for Christmas: 1 Corinthians 10:24 (NLT) Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
Perfect Harmony
Acts 4:32 (NASB) And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul. “Of one heart and soul.” Beautiful music to God’s ears!
God’s Good Harmony
Paul added this note towards the end of his letter: Philippians 4:2 (NASB) I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. I wonder about the relationship between Euodia and Syntyche? Were … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Euodia and Syntyche, harmony, Philippians 4:2, unity
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The Sweet Sound of Harmony
Christmas music—what do you like most? Words of joy, peace and love Familiar melodies Angelic harmony We are called to live in harmony. 1 Peter 3:8 (NET) Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble. … Continue reading
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A Safe Christmas for Afghan Christians
“The government’s position (as well as that of the average Afghan) is that Afghans cannot be Christian.” According to Open Doors, Afghanistan is #2 on the World Watch list for religious persecution (North Korea is #1). Anyone converting … Continue reading
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Loyal Brothers and Sisters
Joshua 22:3 (CEV) And you have done everything I’ve told you to do. It’s taken a long time, but you have stayed and helped your relatives. Don’t give up on your spiritual brothers and sisters. Keep the faith! … Continue reading
A Good Citizen
Ephesians 2:19 (CEV) You are citizens with everyone else who belongs to the family of God. Lord God, I want to be a good citizen, for your sake.