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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
True Story
I believe the Bible is true. Psalm 33:4 (NIV) For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. There are things in the Bible I don’t understand, parts that don’t make sense to … Continue reading
Know Truth
Jesus said, John 8:32 (NIV) Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. It’s hard to find truth buried amongst all the personal opinions, clickbait and fake news. Maybe that’s why I feel dragged … Continue reading
Know the Word
I’m getting older. Memorization is harder work than it used to be. I fell out of the habit of memorizing Scripture. This familiar verse popped up in my Bible reading: Psalm 119:11 (ESV) I have stored up your word in my … Continue reading
Know Myself, Know My God
“Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know Thee, and desire nothing save only Thee.” St. Augustine (354-430)
Know God
Jesus prayed that we would know God. John 17:1-3 (ESV) When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given … Continue reading
God Knows
God knows me better than I know myself. Psalm 139:3-4 (MSG) Even from a distance, you know what I’m thinking. You know when I leave and when I get back; I’m never out of your sight. You know everything I’m … Continue reading
Honest Confession
400-year-old wisdom from John Donne (1571-1631) . . . timeless, indeed. “O Lord, forgive me my sins, the sins of my youth, and my present sins, the sin that my parents cast upon me, original sin, and the … Continue reading
Instant Honesty
“Confess sin instantly.” F. B. Meyer (1847-1929) Confession is for my sake, not God’s (He already knows what I did). Sooner or later, I’ll be honest with myself — and God. So why wait?
Public Honesty
Psalm 32:5 (NET) Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said, “I will confess my rebellious acts to the LORD.” And then you forgave my sins. (Selah) Confess, in Hebrew, yadah, meaning to throw … Continue reading
Whole-Hearted Honesty
James 5:16 (AMPC) Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. Confess, in … Continue reading
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