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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Through Faith
Through faith, we have access to God’s power. Ephesians 1:19 (AMPC) And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the … Continue reading
In Faith
By faith, we go. In faith, we rest. In faith: we lie down in green pastures (Psalm 23:2) we lean on the everlasting arms (Deuteronomy 33:27) we find rest for our souls (Matthew 11:29)
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Derteronomy 33:27, faith, Matthew 11:29, Psalm 23:2, Rest
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By Faith . . .
Hebrews 11 By faith Abel . . . By faith Enoch . . . By faith Noah . . . By faith Abraham . . . How about a personal version of Hebrews 11? By faith [fill in your name] … Continue reading
Something to Remember (reposted from 2015)
Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday? What is Pentecost? A traditional Jewish festival The birthday of the Christian church All of the above The Holy Spirit descended on the believers during the Feast of Pentecost, and thus started the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Memorial Day, Pentecost
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It’s Time for the Spirit
This coming Sunday is Pentecost, when we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. God promised visions, dreams and prophecies. Acts 2:17-18 (NIV) – quoted from Joel 2:28-29 In the last days, God says, I will pour out … Continue reading
Posted in Pentecost
Tagged Acts 2:17-18, Holy Spirit, Joel 2:28-29, Pentecost
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The Spirit’s Timing
The coming of the Holy Spirit wasn’t random timing. Leviticus 23 (excerpts with celebrations underlined) The Lord’s Passover begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. On the fifteenth day of that month the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Pentecost
Tagged Leviticus 26, Pentecost
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Me? Giving Blogging Advice?
Yep. Compel Training posted a blog post from me about blogging. It’s directed to writers, not readers. To my reader friends, thank you for reading what I write.
The Spirit Inspires Me
I agree with these words from Job’s friend, Elihu. Job 33:4 (AMP) The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life [which inspires me]. The Spirit of God inspires me — … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Pentecost
Tagged Elihu, Holy Spirit, inspire, Job 33:4
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Holy Spirit, Dwell with Me
“Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I myself would truthful be; and with wisdom kind and clear let thy life in mine appear.” Thomas T. Lynch, 1855
Posted in Pentecost, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Spirit, Thomas T. Lynch, Wisdom
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