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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Honest to God
1 John 1:9 (NIRV) If we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins. Confess, in Greek, homologeó, meaning to be of one mind. When I confess my sin, I’m of one mind with God. I’ve sinned. Honest to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 John 1:9, confession, forgiveness
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Works Praise
Trees applaud. Skies proclaim. Seas shout. “Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, In earth, and sky, and sea.” Reginald Heber, 1826
Seas Shout
Psalm 98:7-8 (ISV) Let the sea and everything in it shout, along with the world and its inhabitants; let the rivers clap their hands in unison; and let the mountains sing for joy. The sea shouts for joy, and the … Continue reading
Skies Proclaim
A friend posted some photos of the night sky . . . taken though a telescope. Amazing! Psalm 19:1 (NIV) The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Your glory, Lord God, displayed … Continue reading
Trees Applaud
Picture this: Isaiah 55:11 (MSG) So you’ll go out in joy, you’ll be led into a whole and complete life. The mountains and hills will lead the parade, bursting with song. All the trees of the forest will … Continue reading
Nature Sings
We took a delightful Sunday drive along a scenic byway. These words played through my mind: “All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres.” Maltbie D. Babcock (1858-1901) Matthew 11:15 (NIV) Whoever has ears, … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
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Through Faith
Through faith, we have access to God’s power. Ephesians 1:19 (AMPC) And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the … Continue reading
In Faith
By faith, we go. In faith, we rest. In faith: we lie down in green pastures (Psalm 23:2) we lean on the everlasting arms (Deuteronomy 33:27) we find rest for our souls (Matthew 11:29)
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Derteronomy 33:27, faith, Matthew 11:29, Psalm 23:2, Rest
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By Faith . . .
Hebrews 11 By faith Abel . . . By faith Enoch . . . By faith Noah . . . By faith Abraham . . . How about a personal version of Hebrews 11? By faith [fill in your name] … Continue reading