Category Archives: Lent

Holy Week — Recognize

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Mark 15:39 (MEV) When the centurion who stood facing Him saw that He cried out and gave up the spirit, he said, “Truly, this Man was the Son of God.” The Roman soldier overseeing the crucifixion recognized who Jesus was. … Continue reading →

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Holy Week — Remember

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Right before His crucifixion, Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples. They remembered how God rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Today, Christians remember this last supper and the words of Jesus. Luke 22:19-20 (ESV)  And he took … Continue reading →

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Holy Week — Reconnect

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

  Just a few days before His crucifixion, Jesus went to the temple.   Matthew 21:13 (NIV) “It is written,” he said to them [those who were conducting business inside], “‘My house will be called a house of prayer, but … Continue reading →

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Holy Week – Read

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

2 Timothy 2:15 (AMPC) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth. Reading the … Continue reading →

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Holy Week — Rejoice

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

  The final countdown to Easter begins. Yesterday was Palm Sunday, when we remember Christ’s entry to Jerusalem. The people joyously welcomed him.   John 12:13 (NIV) They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed … Continue reading →

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Recommitment to Our First Love

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

  Revelation 2:4 (NASB) But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.   Does this powerful statement from Revelation apply to me? To you?   Good morning, Lord. There are hours, days and seasons when I operate … Continue reading →

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Recommitted to Service

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Joshua 24:15 (NLT) But if you are unwilling to obey the Lord, then decide today whom you will obey. Will it be the gods of your ancestors beyond the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites here in this land? … Continue reading →

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Recommitment to God’s Kingdom

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Matthew 6:33 (EXB) Seek first [Be concerned above all else with] God’s kingdom and what God wants [his righteousness]. Then all your other needs will be met as well [these things will be given to you]. Where’s my focus? What are my … Continue reading →

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Recommitment to the Son of God

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Galatians 2:20 (NLT) My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me … Continue reading →

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Lent — A Season of Recommitment

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“I wish that saints would cling to Christ half as earnestly as sinners cling to the devil. If we were as willing to suffer for God as some are willing to suffer for their lusts, what perseverance and zeal would … Continue reading →

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