Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

The Value of the Soul

“The real value of an object is that which one who knows its worth will give for it. He who made the soul, knew its worth, and gave his life for it.” Arthur Jackson (1593-1666)   Good counts my soul … Continue reading

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Restoring My Soul

My husband and I restored the home we live in. It started in the 1800s as a post-and-beam barn. In the 1970s, someone made it into a house and covered every hand-hewn beam with drywall. We tore out unneeded and … Continue reading

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Reviving the Soul

  What’s the antidote to a sagging soul?   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. God’s Word … it’s good for what ails you.   … Continue reading

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Ignoring the Soul

  3 John 1:2 (TLB) Dear friend, I am praying that all is well with you and that your body is as healthy as I know your soul is.   How often do we pray for the health of the … Continue reading

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Body and Soul

Genesis 2:7 (MSG) God formed Man out of dirt from the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life. The Man came alive—a living soul!   Without the breath of God in me, I would be an empty, lifeless … Continue reading

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Appreciating My Body

  This Scripture is about the Church, the body of Christ. But let’s not miss the other wisdom herein.   1 Corinthians 12:12 (ERV) A person has only one body, but it has many parts. Yes, there are many parts, … Continue reading

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Training My Body

1 Timothy 4:7-8 … train yourself to live a godly life. Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come.  Training the body … Continue reading

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Comparing My Body

  Sometimes I look at other people and wish I looked more like them. I envy their slim, trim, athletic bodies.   Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Envying … Continue reading

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Liking My Body

  Let’s me be honest. I tend to blame God for the things I don’t like about my body and take personal credit for the things I do like.    John 1:3 (NKJV) All things were made through Him, and … Continue reading

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Ignoring My Body

  I recently read this article by Bob Brody in which he thanks his body for its faithful service and apologizes that he hasn’t treated it better. I could do likewise.   I’m quick to complain, slow with the gratitude. … Continue reading

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