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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Let’s Not
It’s Lent. Let’s think on what we should and shouldn’t do. Let’s NOT be like these folks: Genesis 11:4 (MEV) Then they said, “Come, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top will reach … Continue reading
Revival – All New
Revelation 21:5 (NIV) He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” God is at work. Making things new is His job. My problem: I think it’s all about me. I think it’s my job. I … Continue reading
Revival – New Creation
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! The new is here. My problem: I have to let go of the old. I’m ready, Lord. … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:17, Lent, new creation, revival
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Revival – New Steps
Romans 5:4 (GNV) As Christ was raised up from the dead to the glory of the Father, so we also should walk in newness of life. Walk in newness of life. Step out on a new path. My problem: I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged ne steps, newness of life, revival, Romans 6:4
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Revival – New Nature
Ephesians 4:24 (ISV) Clothe yourselves with the new nature, which was created according to God’s image in righteousness and true holiness. Clothed in an outfit created in God’s image. My problem: This is a new nature for me. I’m used … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Ephesians 4:24, image of God, new image, new nature, revival
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Revival – New Life
God says: Isaiah 43:19 See, I am doing a new thing! He offers a new thing, a new life. My problem: When I try to do a new thing, I get same-old, same-old. Lord, I want the new thing, … Continue reading
Repentance and Revival
Repentance leads to revival. Isaiah 57:15 (EXB) I give new life to [revive the spirit of] those who are humble [lowly] and to those whose hearts are broken [contrite; repentant]. I repent. God revives (in that order.)
Repentance and Reflection
“I learn from the Scriptures that repentance is just as necessary to salvation as faith is, and the faith that has not repentance going with it will have to be repented of.” Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) Lent is a season … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Timeless Wisdom
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Repentance and Renewal
Some married couples decide to renew their wedding vows. Maybe they’ve been taking each other for granted. Maybe they’ve broken trust. Might be they’ve just drifted apart. The same thing can happen between us and God. We find … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Lent, renewal, repentance, Revelation 2:4
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Repentance and Relationships
Lent is a season of self-evaluation, a time to identify our sins. Matthew 6:12 (ERV) Forgive our sins, just as we have forgiven those who did wrong to us. Self-evaluation may uncover old hurts and grudges. Forgive … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged forgiveness, Matthew 6:12, relationships, repentance
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