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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
This Space Is Spirit-Filled
Watchman Nee gives us a very good reason to be filled with the Spirit. “Let God but occupy all the space himself, and what room is left for the evil one?“ Watchman Nee was a 20th century … Continue reading
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Spirit Filled. Not.
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Spirit-Filled Women . . . and Men
Joel 2:28-29 (NIV) I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will … Continue reading
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Something to Remember
Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday? What is Pentecost? A traditional Jewish festival The birthday of the Christian church All of the above The Holy Spirit descended on the believers during the Feast of Pentecost, and thus started … Continue reading
Submissive Reflections
Ephesians 5:22-23 (CEV) A wife should put her husband first, as she does the Lord. A husband is the head of his wife, as Christ is the head and the Savior of the church, which is his own body. … Continue reading
Submit to Whom?
James 4:7 (ESV) Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Charles Spurgeon preached a sermon on this verse, January 30th, 1876. Here are a few words from that sermon. “I desire … Continue reading
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Fighting Submission
The last Titus 2 study focused on submission: Titus 2:3,5 (NIV) Likewise, teach the older women . . . to be subject to their husbands. The Greek word used here, hypotássō, has two parts: hypo (under) and tasso (arrangement). It … Continue reading
Battles Worth Fighting
Today’s constructive thought comes out of the last Titus 2 Women’s study. How significant are the things you and your spouse fight over? It’s a big deal, or I wouldn’t be fighting over it It’s the little stuff … Continue reading
Comfortable Criticism
I was driving home from work, pondering what I’d write for this last post on constructive criticism. I passed my usual flock of sheep, and they had an unusual look–shorn, clipped . . . naked. That’s how I feel after … Continue reading