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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Still, and Better Looking
“Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still.“ Have Thine Own Way, Adelaide A. Pollard, 1907 Molded by God . . . can’t look better than that. But I’m not … Continue reading
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I Want to Look Good
Workday mornings, standing in front of my closet, looking in the mirror: Me: I want to look good. I want to be a good reflection on you, Lord. God: Do you want to LOOK good, or BE … Continue reading
Maybe Not So Good-Looking
Scripture says this of our Savior: Isaiah 53:2 (ERV) There was nothing special or impressive about the way he looked. It wasn’t good looks that attracted people to Jesus.
Looking Good
What do these things have in common? Facelifts Padded resumes Personal trainers It’s all about looking better. We want to look smarter, slimmer, sexier. Do we look good to God? 1 Samuel 16:7 (ERV) God doesn’t … Continue reading
God’s Home
Remember the old hymn, We Give Thee But Thine Own. Think about your house and everything in it, and sing these words: “All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from Thee.“ William … Continue reading
Battles of Home
God and I don’t always agree when it comes to my home. Me: We just need to buy a few more things and the house will be perfect. God: Money buys perfection? Really? Me: Gotta clean. Company’s … Continue reading
Treasure of Home
Handy Hubby and I spent a lot of time and money renovating the barn we call home (you can read more about it here). Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths … Continue reading
Heart’s Home
Where would we find you at home? Tinkering in my workshop In the kitchen Out in the garden “Home is where the heart is.” Pliny the Elder “Home is the nicest word there is.” Laura Ingalls Wilder … Continue reading
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Spirit Filled? Or Spirit Emptied?
1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NIV) Do not quench the Spirit. I always thought that verse was second person singular: “Don’t you quench the Spirit in yourself.” I was wrong. God: Criticizing someone filled with the Spirit is like … Continue reading
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