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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
God’s House
Hebrews 3:6 (NLT) But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ. God lives in me. I am … Continue reading
The Lord’s House of Prayer
Isaiah 56:1, 7 (NIV) This is what the Lord says: “… my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” Our places of worship are the Lord’s house of prayer — be it at church, at … Continue reading
Delight in the Lord’s House
I went to church yesterday — as I do most Sundays. It’s tempting to sleep late, stay in my jammies and lounge at home. But once I get up and get going, I enjoy the worship, the music and the … Continue reading
The Enemy at Work
Let’s end this week with a look at Satan’s work. It’s rooted in lying, deceit and destruction. John 8:44 (NIV) … He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in … Continue reading
Good and Bad Work
Early in the book of Genesis, we find good and bad work. Noah did good work. Genesis 6:22 (NIV) Noah did everything just as God commanded him. Not so the people of Babel. Genesis 11:4 Then they said, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Genesis 1:14, Genesis 6:22, good and bad work, Noah, Tower of Babel
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Creative Work
God gave Adam, the first man, an interesting job. Genesis 2:15, 19 (NIV) The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. . . Now the Lord God had formed … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Adam, Genesis 2:15-19, naming the animals, Work
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The Gift of Work
Some folks hold a negative view of work, counting it as a necessary evil. Work is necessary, and it’s not necessarily evil. Per the Bible, work is a gift from God. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 (NIV) I know that there is … Continue reading
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Tagged Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, Work
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First Work, Then Rest
Here in the US, today is Labor Day, a tribute to American workers. It’s a good week to ponder work. Genesis 2:3 (NIV) Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all … Continue reading
Mountains Sing and Trees Dance
Isaiah 55:12 (NIV) …the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. I love autumn. Every year we get a sneak preview of a glorious concert yet to come … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 55:12, mountains sing, trees dance
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In God’s Hands
God’s hands shaped the world as we know it. Psalm 95:4-5 (NIV) In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his … Continue reading
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Tagged He's got the whole world in His hands, Psalm 95:4-5
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