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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
God Is Lion, God Is Lamb
Do you remember this prayer? God is great, God is good, And we thank Him for our food. Great = Lion Good = Lamb
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Lent: It’s Not Just the Lamb
This week’s blog topic grew out of the intersection of the calendar and my Lenten meditation. We’re four days into March and on our third snow storm. March came in like a lion. And as I ponder the … Continue reading
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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