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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Heart Song
If you were a song, what type would you be? A Sousa march – get moving Country western – life is tough Lullaby – sweet dreams Rap – let me tell you what I think Blues – … Continue reading
Morning Song
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. Reginald Heber, 1826 I have an hour commute to work every morning. I use that time to pray. And most mornings … Continue reading
Sing an Old Song
Images from some old hymns make my heart soar: My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee. (Charles Wesley) Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a … Continue reading
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Sing a New Song
Are you stuck in life’s rut? Is life a little too routine? Need a new song? Psalm 144:9 (NIV) I will sing a new song to you, my God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you. … Continue reading
All About Music
What is your favorite worship music? Gotta love the organ Give me a praise band, one with drums Nothing like listening to great singers I want to sing it myself Music touches our souls, no question … Continue reading
Winter Light
Thank you, Lord God, for lengthening daylight. Thank you, Lord God, for bright stars and clear cold nights. Thank you, Lord God, for snow that illuminates dark nights and magnifies sunny days.
Promised Winter
Genesis 8:22 (NLT) “As long as the earth remains, there will be planting and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night.” In 1886, Charles Spurgeon preached a sermon on this passage. His message is timeless: “When … Continue reading
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Well-Planned Winter
As the mega storm blankets the Northeast, I ponder God’s purpose for winter. Psalm 2:1, 3 (CEV) Why do the nations plot, and why do their people make useless plans? . . . In heaven the Lord laughs as he sits on … Continue reading
Purposeful Winter
Fresh snow, cold air. Your reaction? I love the beauty and quiet of new-fallen snow Bring on the global warming Heigh-ho! To the slopes I go! I enjoy snow, in modest amounts. Cold weather, not so much. … Continue reading