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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Science Counts
Some say the Bible is anti-science. I disagree. The Bible puts God’s face on science. Psalm 104:5 (GNT) You have set the earth firmly on its foundations, and it will never be moved. I can’t imagine we’ll get … Continue reading
History Counts
We don’t think of the Bible as a history textbook, but history is woven through its pages: history of the world history of mankind history of the Jewish people In the words of this old hymn, the Bible is: “Mine … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Bible, His Story, history, Holy Bible Book Divine, John Burto
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Math Counts
Next school subject up for discussion: arithmetic. Love it or hate it, you have to admit it’s useful–counting, earning, spending, planning, playing Sudoku. Numbers are helpful, reliable and infinite. Just like God. Thank You, Lord God, for math. Teach me … Continue reading
Words Count
‘Tis the back-to-school season. Even as adults, we need to hit the books–at least the Book. John 1:1 (ESV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Reading and writing words … … Continue reading
Quiet Fools
Proverbs 17:28 (NLV) Even a fool, when he keeps quiet, is thought to be wise. Note to self: talk less!
Quiet Waters
Psalm 23:1-3 (NASB) The Lord is my shepherd, I will not be in need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul. O Lord, we live in a boisterous world overflowing with rushing water, … Continue reading
The Quiet Soul
John 10:27 (NIV) My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. It is best to learn to silence the faculties and to cause them to be still so that God may speak. John of … Continue reading
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A Quiet Spirit
1 Peter 3:4 (NASB) It should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. A quiet spirit–hésuchios in Hebrew, meaning tranquil, peaceful. When your heart overflows … Continue reading
A Quiet Life
We’re called to pray for those in authority … 1 Timothy 2:2 (NASB) so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. Life seems anything but quiet. Tranquility, godliness and dignity are sorely … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Timothy 2:1-2, pray for those in authority
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The Discipline of Mercy
“The gracious discipline of mercy breaks the ships of our vainglory with a strong east wind, and casts us shipwrecked, naked and forlorn, upon the Rock of Ages.” —Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) God’s discipline comes wrapped in grace and … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, discipline, grace, mercy
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