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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
It’s Your Choice
“Don’t say that a loving God is going to send you to hell – He’s not. The thing that’s going to send you to hell is that you’re a sinner and you don’t want to admit it.” J. Vernon McGee (1904-1988) … Continue reading
God’s Greater Love
How can a loving God send anyone to Hell? Surely you’ve heard the question. Your answer? Good question! That’s not the way it works If everybody winds up in Heaven what’s the point? In his book on Heaven, … Continue reading
Hear Yourself in the Crowd
On Good Friday, I tend to picture myself with the cluster of faithful followers gathered at foot of the cross. Truth be told, Stuart Townend’s version is more like it: “Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice Call out … Continue reading
Listen for the First Time
These words are so familiar, we hear them on autopilot: Luke 22:20 (NIV) After the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” Imagine hearing … Continue reading
Listen Like Jesus
I sometimes wonder how Jesus made it through this last week of his earthly life–the last meal together, betrayed by a friend, a kangaroo-court of lies, pain and ever-greater pain. Did he keep one ear tuned to the words his … Continue reading
Hear . . . and Do
Gotta hand it to these two unnamed disciples. They followed instructions: Matthew 21:1-2 (NIV) Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with … Continue reading
Keep Listening for Lent
I’ve been through Lent more than 60 times. How about you? Been there, done that This story never grows old Every year of life changes me. Every person is different. And God has a new message for … Continue reading