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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Why Repent?
“Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, without church discipline, communion without confession, absolution without personal confession.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer Nachfolge, 1937 The Cost of Discipleship Reflect. Confess. Repent.
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged cheap grace, Deitrich Bonhoeffer, grace, repentance
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Morning Prayer: Be Good
Good morning, Lord. You are so good to me, it seems like it would be easy for me to be good back. But alas! Even when I put on a good face, my thoughts often wander down ungodly paths … … Continue reading
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Tagged good, morning prayer, Psalm 86:11
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Repent: for the Rest of Your Life
“Repentance is a hearty sorrow for our past misdeeds, and a sincere resolution and an endeavor to the utmost of our power, to conform all our actions to the law of God. It does not consist in one single act … Continue reading
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Tagged John Locke, repentance, sorrow
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Morning Prayer: Change My Heart
Good morning, Lord. I sin, and I wish I didn’t. Like Paul, I don’t do the good I want to, and I do the evil I don’t want to (Romans 7:19). Some is habit, some is carelessness and some is … Continue reading
Repent: More than “I’m Sorry”
“Many mourn for their sins that do not truly repent of them, weep bitterly for them, and yet continue in love and league with them.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Commentary, 1 Samuel 24:16 Repentance isn’t an apology. It’s a life-style … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Living God’s Way
Good morning, Lord. Give me ears to hear the truth in Your Word. Give me eyes to see the world the way You see it. Give me a heart to love others as I love myself. Give me wisdom to … Continue reading
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Repent: Change Your Mind
Matthew 4:17 (NLT) From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Repent, metanoeó in Greek, means “change your mind” (metá is “changed,” noiéō is “think”). To repent … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Matthew 4:17, repent
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Morning Prayer: Peace
Good morning, Lord. My early morning quiet time with You equips me for a day filled with foolishness and frustration. If I focus on the craziness swirling around me, I am overwhelmed and fearful. If I focus on You, I … Continue reading
A Simply Perfect Gift
A perfect gift from our glorious Lord: John 14:27 (NLT) I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Bible Study
Good morning, Lord. Bits and pieces of Your Word are imbedded in my brain. Scripture influences me in ways I don’t even notice. It makes me a better person — kinder, wiser, more compassionate. Thus I should do more Bible … Continue reading