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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Restoring My Soul (Wednesday)
Restoration is a process of tearing down and rebuilding. It is messy, sometimes painful. When the destruction and construction hurt, it’s tempting to scream at God, “Just stop it!” Ages ago, I started a workbook on prayer. The first … Continue reading
Restoring My Soul (Tuesday)
The Old Testament describes how King Joash rebuilt the Temple. 2 Chronicles 24:13 (NLT) They restored the Temple of God according to its original design. The Temple had been neglected and misused. The people had fallen away from genuine worship. The … Continue reading
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Restoring My Soul (Monday)
Have you ever renovated a house—while you were living in it? How did it go? Fun, in a crazy way Couldn’t stand the confusion and the mess Loved the outcome, hated the process Psalm 23:3 (KJV) He … Continue reading
Building Resolve (Friday)
“Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love; Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee.” Frances Ridley Havergal, Take My Life and Let It Be, 1874 … Continue reading
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Building Resolve (Thursday)
Have you heard about “one word” for the year? You pick one word to represent your focus for an entire year. Next year: new word, new focus. Very simple and very effective. For 2014, my one word is two … Continue reading
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Building Resolve (Wednesday)
RESOLVED: to do the good works God prepared in advance for me to do. But how do I know which good works are in God’s plan for me? It’s time for a talk with God. Often, a bit at … Continue reading
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Building Resolve (Tuesday)
Ephesians 2:10(NIV) For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. God prepared good works for me. My job is to do them—not to earn my way to … Continue reading
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Building Resolve (Monday)
It’s a new year. I resolve the usual: Lose weight Spend less Get organized. Been there, done that. Annually. For years. My resolve unravels, a thread at a time, till it’s intense as pocket lint. And just as useless. … Continue reading
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Tagged Jeremiah 29:11, New Year's resolutions, resolve
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Cornerstone (Friday)
Know your Cornerstone, deep and wide. “Any old stone will do” builds an unstable foundation. “All stones are alike” demonstrates your lack of knowledge. “Who needs a cornerstone? Not me” means you’re building on sand and not solid … Continue reading
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Cornerstone (Thursday)
John Wesley (along with his brother Charles) is associated with the Holiness Movement and Methodism. John left a trail of sermons and journals, all focused on the living, loving God. His take on our cornerstone: “This wise man ‘builds his house upon … Continue reading