Category Archives: Constructive Thought

I Know God

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I know about God, and I know God. But I don’t know everything about God. I have questions, sometimes I doubt, I’m often mystified.   Jeremiah 16:21 (AMP) “Therefore,” [says the Lord] “behold, I will make them know— This time I … Continue reading →

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God Knows Me

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 139:1-2 (NIV) You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise;  you perceive my thoughts from afar. God knows me better than I know myself. Nothing I say or do … Continue reading →

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Remember. Tell Their Stories

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Here in the US, today is Memorial Day — a day to remember, honor and mourn those who have given their lives protecting our country and our freedoms.  Over the years, it has become less a day of remembering and … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Time

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Ephesians 2:10 (EXB) God has made us what we are [For we are his handiwork/workmanship/work of art]. In Christ Jesus, God made [created] us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing. God crafted … Continue reading →

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Such a Time

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

The book of Esther tells a story of Jewish persecution and restoration. Mordecai encourages Esther to take the risk and speak for her people. Esther 4:14 (ESV) “… And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for … Continue reading →

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God’s Time

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

2 Peter 3:8 (ESV) But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.   I’m stuck in my time. I try to squeeze God … Continue reading →

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Ahead of Time

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Genesis 1:14, 19 (ESV) And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years” … And there was … Continue reading →

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Before My Time

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 139:16 (NLT) You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. The timeline of my life is measured from the … Continue reading →

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The True Story

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Deuteronomy 4:9 (NLT) Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren. God … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hide Your Story

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Matthew 5:15-16 (NLT) No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine … Continue reading →

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