Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Resolution: Redo

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

  Every day is a fresh start, an opportunity for a do-over.   Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV) But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an … Continue reading →

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Resolution: Renew

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

  I can’t deny it. I’m getting old. My body aches and my joints creak. Somedays I feel it more than others. 2 Corinthians 4:16 (ESV) So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our … Continue reading →

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Resolution: Remember

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

  Psalm 103:2 (NIV) Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.     Good morning, Lord. I forget to be grateful, forgive me. Open my eyes to the many blessings You poured out on me this year: good … Continue reading →

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Resolutions for 2025

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

This week, we cross the threshold to a new year. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions. Hopefully, we will live up to our resolutions as well as Barnabas and the believers in Antioch did.   Acts 11:23 (EXB) Barnabas … Continue reading →

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Count It as Joy

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 126:2-3 (NIV) Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we … Continue reading →

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Comfort and Joy

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Philemon 1:7 (ESV) For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you. Tidings of comfort and joy, from heaven to earth, from angles to shepherds, … Continue reading →

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Glorious Joy

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

1 Peter 1:8-9 (N(V)  Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth, Goodwill towards Man

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

James 3:18 (AMP) And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals]. Plant seeds of peace, grow spiritual maturity. Plant seeds of goodwill, reap a … Continue reading →

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Step out in Peace

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

  Ephesians 6:15 (NLT) For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.   Are you all dressed up and ready to go? Don’t forget your best shoes. Isaiah 52:7 … Continue reading →

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Live in Peace

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

  Romans 12:18 (NASB) If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people.   It takes effort on everyone’s part to live in peace. Question is, am I a roadblock on the path to … Continue reading →

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