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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Foolish Intelligence
Suddenly, artificial intelligence is everywhere. I looked up artificial in the dictionary, and this is what I found: a copy of something that occurs naturally, manmade contrived, false insincere Do I want unnatural, false, insincere intelligence? I think … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthian 2:14, artificial intelligence, foolishness
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My Story
God is the Author of my story. Psalm 139:16 (MEV) . . . in Your book all my days were written, before any of them came into being. Hebrews 12:2 Let us look to Jesus, the author … Continue reading
His Story
Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is His story, the story of Jesus. from Genesis 1:1 In the beginning . . . to Revelation 22:20 Come, Lord Jesus! It’s God’s big, beautiful love story.
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Genesis 1:1, God's Word, Revelation 22:20, the Bible
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History
The Bible records the history of the Jewish faith and the early Church. But history isn’t its primary purpose. 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Timothy 3:16, chronological Bible, history
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Good Story
The Bible is good for me. Psalm 19:7 (ESV) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. It makes me a better person.
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