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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
From the Lion and the Lamb
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Lion or Lamb? Both.
We are familiar with the lion/lamb analogy for March. We are also familiar with the Lion/Lamb depictions of Christ: Revelation 5:5, 12 (NIV) See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. Worthy … Continue reading
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Is It Lion or Lamb?
So, how does March look so far? Day 1 – Lamb into Lion Praying for a Lamb month compared to last month Bring it on, Lion; we can take it! As I write this, it is snowing. … Continue reading
Lent: A Call to a Cause
Tuesday, I suggested that you add prayer to your schedule as a Lenten sacrifice. Wednesday, I suggested that you make that a prayer for someone you don’t much like. Here’s another option. Pray for a cause, a situation, circumstances that … Continue reading
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It’s All about Me – NOT
In another place and time, a coworker suggested that our mutual boss needed prayer. It was true. He was acting more like a teenager than a manager. He was moody, arrogant and distracted. I took her suggestion to heart. But … Continue reading
A True Lenten Sacrifice
Give up a bit of yourself for Lent. Pray daily for someone who annoys you, aggravates you, drives you crazy. Matthew 5:44-45 (CEV) I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. Then … Continue reading
Virtual Warriors
What’s your take on video games? What fun! What a waste of time! All that violence can’t be good Gaming has become a national pastime. It’s blamed for obesity, damage to relationships and increasing violence. And … Continue reading
A Serious Question: Fifty Shades of Grey
How many people who enthusiastically embrace Fifty Shades of Grey also embrace the message in this verse? Ephesians 5:22 (ESV) Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Take note of the parallel message for … Continue reading