Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom

Sweet Words

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

GIGO. Garbage in, Garbage out. It applies to computers — and more.   “A cup brimful of sweetness cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, no matter how suddenly jarred.” Amy Carmichael, 1867-1951   Garbage words in, garbage words … Continue reading →

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Instrument of Peace

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, … Continue reading →

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Missed Gratitude for a “No” Answer

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Thanks for prayers that Thou hast answered, Thanks for what Thou dost deny!” Thanks to God August L. Storm, 1891 Trans. Carl L. Backstrom, 1931   Yes or No, God is right — He always is.   Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading →

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Magnify the Lord, Diminish Yourself

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“If you cannot magnify God, it probably is because you are magnifying yourself. May the Lord cut self down and make nothing of you, and then you will make everything of him. When you sink in your own estimation, then … Continue reading →

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Teachable Moments

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

  “The world is not a playground; it is a schoolroom. Life is not a holiday, but an education. And the one eternal lesson for us all is how better we can love.” Henry Drummond, 1851-1897   Our days are … Continue reading →

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Sight and Sound, à la Spurgeon

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

A bit of wisdom regarding sight and sound from Charles Spurgeon (based on the story of Gideon). “Gideon commanded his small army to do two things: First, after hiding the light of the soldiers’ torches in clay pots, they were … Continue reading →

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The Shepherd’s Love

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

More on the parable of the lost sheep: “He [Jesus] has a deep sympathy with each stray heart. He knows the sorrow that sin brings, the deep pollution and the terrible wounding that comes of transgression, even at the time; … Continue reading →

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Follow the Light

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I will be on vacation for a couple weeks, so I’ll leave you with this thought to ponder while I’m away: “Light in Scripture is the emblem of joy … Light is also the cause of beauty … Light is … Continue reading →

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All In for God

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee … Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874. From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” All for God and … Continue reading →

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Poured at Jesus’ Feet

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

  “Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” This verse of our old hymn looks to the action of the sinful … Continue reading →

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