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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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
Fifty Shades of Black & White
It was a stormy morning commute–dreary sky fading into the distant horizon, bold lines of telephone poles and trees punctuating dark hulks of evergreens and buildings. Even the stripes on the road were grayed over with salt and slush. My … Continue reading
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Tagged black and white, color vision, cone cells, Genesis 1:31
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Fifty Shades of Sin
There is a stark contrast between white snow on the fields and dirty snow along the roadside. Fresh flakes are quickly transformed into at least fifty shades of gray (that’s not original with me; I heard it on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Fifty shades of grey, Psalm 19:11-12, roadside snow
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Fifty Shades of Snow
Fifty Shades of Grey. I didn’t read the book, and I’m not going to the movie. But it got me thinking about color. Suppose you need some white paint. What to choose? creamy white white sand sun washed … Continue reading
Valentine Friend
The name Valentine comes from the Latin valens, which means “strong and healthy.” Certainly, I want strong and healthy friendships. I don’t want to be a weak and wimpy friend. Happy strong and healthy friendship day! … Continue reading
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Jesus, My Best Friend
Does it seem a little sacrilegious to call Jesus my BFF? Selfish, maybe? After all, Jesus has a whole world to watch over. Here’s a thought from D. L. Moody (1837-1899): “A rule I have had for years is: … Continue reading
Best Friend Secrets
BFFs share their secrets with each other, right? John 15:15 (NIV) I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I … Continue reading
Best Friends Forever
What makes someone your best friend? Always there for me We laugh at the same things Tells me what I need to hear (even when I don’t want to listen) I’m a better person when I’m … Continue reading