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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
All in One
Galatians 3:26-28 (NIRV) So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God by believing in Christ…You have put him on as if he were your clothes…That’s because you are all one in Christ Jesus. The arms in your … Continue reading
What Jesus Wants for Christmas
What do you want for Christmas? Money Clothes Toys World peace Have you ever wondered what Jesus wants for Christmas? The Bible tells us; it’s right there in Christ’s prayer the night before his crucifixion: John 17:21 (TLB) I pray … Continue reading
Safe Shelter in Alaska
Part of Alaska was rocked by a recent earthquake. It’s hard to feel safe when the ground is shaking. Lord, we thank for the safe shelter of buildings which shook but did not fall. We are grateful … Continue reading
Excuse: “I’m Not Sure”
Not sure what God’s saying? Check in with other Christians. Proverbs 12:15 The wise listen to advice.
Excuse: “Not Now”
“How soon ‘not now’ becomes ‘never.’” Martin Luther (1483-1546) Let God be the one to say, “Not now.”
Excuse: “We’ve Always Done It This Way!”
Remember Peter’s vision of the sheet filled with unclean animals and God’s command, “Kill and eat.” Acts 10:14 (NLT) “No, Lord,” Peter declared. “I have never eaten anything that our Jewish laws have declared impure and unclean.” … Continue reading
Excuse: “Not Me!”
The Spirit nudges you, and you think you’re not up to the job. You’re in good company. Remember Moses: Exodus 4:13 (NIV) But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” God did send “someone … Continue reading
Excuses, Excuses
The Spirit nudges you to take action. What do you say? • It’s too hard • I’m not good enough • Not that job! • I don’t want to Excuses! Truth be told, sometimes I think a … Continue reading
Sacred Safe Spaces
If there’s one place people should feel safe, it’s church. American Baptist Churches of New Jersey are encouraged to be sacred safe spaces –that is, to “create compassionate healing communities that provide a safe place for the restoration … Continue reading
Good Work
That wise saint, Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) “was content doing the smallest chore if he could do it purely for the love of God.” from Second Conversation, The Practice of the Presence of God Follow the good Brother’s example.