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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
I Lie to Others
I lie, and I shouldn’t. The Bible tells me so. Ephesians 4:55 (TLB) Stop lying to each other; tell the truth, for we are parts of each other and when we lie to each other we are hurting ourselves. My … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 4:25, lying, truth in love
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I Lie to Myself
I’m rude. I yell. I say something mean. I tell myself: “He started it.” “They deserved it.” “Nobody would put up with that!” Jesus has an answer. Matthew 7:3 (ESV) Why do you see the speck that is in your … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged confession, lie to myself, log in your own eye, Matthew 7:3, repentance
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No Lies
Isaiah 53 is an Old Testament description of Jesus. Isaiah 53:9 (NIV) … though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. No deceit. No lies. No exaggeration. No embellishment. No half-truths. No spin. Only … Continue reading
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Tagged deceit, Isaiah 53:9, lies, Truth
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I Lie
I lie. You lie. We all lie. Romans 3:23 (my own version) All have lied and fall short of the glory of God. Why lie? John 8:33 (CEV) … everything he [the devil] says is a lie. Not only … Continue reading
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Tagged John 8:33, lies, lying, Romans 3:23
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Teach Your Children … for Your Own Good
Want the key to a good, long life? Deuteronomy 6:1-2 (NIV) These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, so … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 6:1-2, long life, teach the children
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Teach Your Children … the Holy Scriptures
Paul praised the important lessons Timothy learned as a child. 2 Timothy 1:5, 3:15 (NLT) … you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:15, Bible, God's Word, Lois and Eunice, teach the children
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Teach Your Children … about God’s Power
Faith — pass it on. Don’t keep it secret. Psalm 78:4 (NLT) We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged legacy of faith, Matthew 5:15, Psalm 78:4, teach the children, tell the story
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Teach Your Children … the Way to Go
Proverbs 22:6 (NLT) Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. This is a proverb, not a promise or guarantee. It’s logical. It makes sense. Walk the straight and narrow path … Continue reading
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Tagged paths of righteousness, Proverbs 22:6, straight and narrow, teach your children
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Teach Your Children … It’s Your Job
Here in the US, it’s Labor Day, a day to honor American workers. Teaching our children is job #1. Deuteronomy 11:18-19 (TLB) So keep these commandments carefully in mind. Tie them to your hand to remind you to … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 1:18-19, job performance, Labor Day
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Prayer Is Like Water
Amos 5:8 (ESV) … who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out on the surface of the earth, the Lord is his name. Still water, shallow enough to play in. Rushing water, powerful enough to … Continue reading
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Tagged Amos 5:8, prayer, water
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