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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
No Peace
Jeremiah 6:14 (NIRV) They bandage the wounds of my people as if they were not very deep. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say. But there isn’t any peace. The world’s version of peace is like a band aid on a … Continue reading
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Tagged Jeremiah 6:14, no peace, peace
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Know Peace
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (MEV) Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. Know God, know peace. No God, no peace. ‘Nuff said. Good morning, Lord. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Thessalonians 3:16, God, know God, peace
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Joyless
“Holy joy will be oil to the wheels of our obedience.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Squeaky wheels may get things done, but without joy. Good morning, Lord. I’ve learned that Your way is the best way, and yet … Continue reading
Joy Restored
The psalmist praises God: Psalm 30:11 (TLB) Then he turned my sorrow into joy! He took away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. God restores joy that’s gone missing. Wait for it! Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Joy Lost
“If you have no joy, there’s a leak in your Christianity somewhere.” Billy Sunday (1862-1935) I plug one leak, and the enemy drills another. I have to be vigilant. Good morning, Lord. Some days I feel joyless. … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Sunday, joy, Timeless Wisdom
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Joy Full
John 15:10-11 (ESV) If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your … Continue reading
Persevering Joy
James 1:2-3 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. As I watch the news, I see folks facing the trials of … Continue reading
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Tagged hurricane recovery, James 1:2-3, joy, perseverance
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Love as God Commands
James 2:8-9 (CEV) … It is the law that commands us to love others as much as we love ourselves. But if you treat some people better than others, you have done wrong, and the Scriptures teach that you have … Continue reading
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Tagged James 2:8-9, John 13:34, love, love your neighbor, Luke 23:34
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Love Like God
John 13:34 (NIV) A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. A new command? What makes this different from the old command? Old: love others as I love myself ([Leviticus … Continue reading
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Love God Better
“When I have learnt to love God better than my earthly dearest, I shall love my earthly dearest better than I do now.” C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) Loving God better makes me a better (more loving) person. Good … Continue reading
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Tagged C. S. Lewis, Genesis 1:27, love, love God
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