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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
The Hollow of God’s Hand
This week, we’re going to focus on God’s hand. There are over a thousand references to “God’s hand” in Scripture — trust me, we aren’t going to look at all of them. This one from Isaiah is a good starting … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Isaiah 40:12, the hollow of God's hand
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Highest Praise
Psalm 148:1, 3-4 (NIV) Praise the Lord … Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens … Let’s join with the highest heavens and praise our God. Good morning, Lord. In the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Elton Roth, highest heavens, In My Hear There Rings a Melody, praise the Lord, Psalm 148:1-4
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Sing with the Stars
In the beginning, stars sang. Job 38:4, 6-7 (NIV) Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? … On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone— while the morning stars sang together … Now it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged chorus of praise, Job 38:4-7, stars sang
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The Sun and Moon Sing
“Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.” St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Paraphrased by Willam H. Draper, 1919 Good morning, Lord. Spring — … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged All Creatures of Our God and King, St. Francis, sun and moon, William H. Draper
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Big Universe, Small World
From space, our big world looks small. Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV) When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged heavens, mankind, Psalm 8:3-4
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God’s Glory on Display
The amazing images from Artemis II display the glory and knowledge of God. Psalm 19:1-4 (NIV) The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Artemis 2, heavens declare, Psalm 19:1-4
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Would I Be Forgiven?
Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” This is forgiveness, then and now. For you and me. Good morning, Lord. Forgive me my willful sins, my unintended sins, … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, Luke 23:34, mercy and grace
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Would I Follow the Crowd?
A crowd played an important role in the crucifixion. Mark 15:12-14 (NIV) “What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Pilate asked them. “Crucify him!” they shouted. “Why? What crime has … Continue reading
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Tagged follow the crowd, James 1:19, Mark 15:12-14, Psalm 19:14
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Would I Deny Jesus?
Peter, a faithful disciple of Christ, went wobbly in the face of danger. Matthew 26:71-72 (ESV) … another servant girl saw him [Peter], and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” And again he … Continue reading
Would I Mock Jesus?
Even as He hung on the cross, folks mocked Jesus. Luke 23:35 (NLT) The crowd watched and the leaders scoffed. “He saved others,” they said, “let him save himself if he is really God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” I’d like … Continue reading
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Tagged crucifixion, Luke 23:35, mocking God, trust God's plan
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