Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Fire and Destruction

  My little corner of the world just experienced a three-day brush fire. I’m grateful that firefighters, first responders and God’s downpour kept everyone safe.   Set me to thinking about fire’s destructive power. It brings to mind God’s judgment. … Continue reading

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Waiting for the Promise

Acts 1:4 (NIV) Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised. Waiting on the Lord, for the promise given; Waiting on the Lord, to send from Heaven; Waiting on the Lord, by our faith receiving. . . … Continue reading

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Waiting on God

  Jesus told His disciples to wait.     Acts 1:4-5 (NIV)  “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you … Continue reading

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Prepared to Wait

  Lent is a season of preparation. Pentecost (50 days) is a season of waiting. It is tied to the Jewish feast of Shavuot, seven weeks after Passover, marking the wheat harvest.   In Acts, we learn that Jesus met … Continue reading

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He Is Risen Indeed!

  This is the message of the resurrection: Love wins. Indeed, God’s love wins.    John 3:16 (ESV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have … Continue reading

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He Is Risen!

  Psalm 47:1 (NIV) Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.   Hallelujah! “Ah Christians, ring the bells of your hearts, fire the salute of your most joyous songs . . . Dance, O … Continue reading

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Sorrow

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Grace

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Friend

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Love

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