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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Come, Heavenly Dove
This week, I’m pondering my favorite Pentecost hymns, looking for the wisdom that speaks to my heart, year after year. “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts … Continue reading
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Tagged Come Holy Spirit, Isaac Watts, Pentecost
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Holy Connection
The Holy Spirit connects us to God and to each other. 1 Corinthians 12:13 (TLB) Each of us is a part of the one body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some … Continue reading
Posted in Pentecost
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:13, Holy Spirit, one body
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Holy Communicator
2 Samuel 23:2 (GW) The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me. His words were on my tongue. The words of this Old Testament verse were spoken by David, but it’s happened to me too. When I’m at a loss … Continue reading
Holy Compass
Isaiah 30:21 (NASB) Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left. The Holy Spirit guides our steps. Right or left. North … Continue reading
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Tagged compass, Holy Spirit, Isaiah 30:21, Pentecost
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Holy Comforter
Isaiah 40:1-2 (MSG) “Comfort, oh comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak softly and tenderly to Jerusalem, but also make it very clear that she has served her sentence, that her sin is taken care of—forgiven!” The Holy Spirit is … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Spirit, Isaiah 40:1-2, The Comforter, Vini Sancte Spiritus
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Holy Counselor
John 14:26 (MEV) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. The Counselor — in Greek paraklétos — means helper, comforter, … Continue reading
Desert Rain
Job 38:25-27 (MSG) Who do you suppose carves canyons for the downpours of rain, and charts the route of thunderstorms That bring water to unvisited fields, deserts no one ever lays eyes on, Drenching the useless wastelands so they’re carpeted … Continue reading
Posted in Pentecost, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged desert rain, Job 38:25-27, living water
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Cleansing Rain
Old Testament prophecy foretells New Testament (and present day) reality: Ezekiel 36:25-26 (VOICE) I will sprinkle you with clean water, and you will be clean. I will wash away all of your dirtiness, and you will be clean and pure, free from the … Continue reading
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Tagged cleansing rain, Ezekiel 26:25-26, Holy Spirit, Pentecost
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Fruitful Rain
First the rain, then the fruit. Psalm 65:9-10 (MSG) Oh, visit the earth, ask her to join the dance! Deck her out in spring showers, fill the God-River with living water. Paint the wheat fields golden. Creation … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged fruit, Holy Spirit, Psalm 65:9-10, rain
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Blessed Rain
“Come, thou Fount of every blessing . . . streams of mercy, never ceasing.” Robert Robinson, 1758 The Holy Spirit rains God’s blessings and mercies on us. If it doesn’t come from God, it isn’t a blessing.
Posted in Pentecost, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged blessings, Come Thou Fount, Holy Spirit, rain, Robert Robinson
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