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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
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
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Acts 1:4, Charles F. Weigle, Waiting on the Lord
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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
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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Acts 1:4, Lent, Pentecost, wait
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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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Easter, John 3:16, love, Resurrection
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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
Grace
Posted in Lent, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Amazing Love, Charles Wesley, Holy Week, Lent
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Friend
Posted in Lent, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Week, Lent, Richard of Chichester
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