Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom

Lenten Vision

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; be all else but naught to me, save that Thou art; be Thou my best thought in the day and the night, both waking and sleeping, Thy presence my light. Irish … Continue reading →

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Lenten Love

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“Was it for crimes that I have done, he groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!” Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed Isaac Watts, 1702 John 15:13 (NLT) There is no greater love than to … Continue reading →

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Lenten Music

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

From childhood to the present, I’ve heard and sung old hymns over and over. The first few notes or words can bring the whole hymn to mind. This week I’ll be highlighting the music of Lent–that is, some of the … Continue reading →

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Lent: Broken by God

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Lent brings to mind Christ’s sacrifice — His body broken for us. What do we sacrifice for Him? Psalm 51:17 (NLT) The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit … … Continue reading →

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Lent: Facing Temptation

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

The 40 days of Lent remind us that Jesus was tempted. “Jesus Christ was just beginning his public ministrations. As one saith, “So long as Jesus Christ had nothing to meddle with but the chips in his father’s … Continue reading →

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Lent: to Fast

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Fasting is associated with Lent. We usually think of fasting from food — but there’s more: “Let the hands fast by being pure from plundering and avarice. Let the feet fast by ceasing from running to unlawful spectacles. … Continue reading →

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Lent: Spiritual Discipline

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

We are in the midst of Lent, the time between Ash Wednesday (this year, February 14) and Easter (March 31). It is a season of repentance and redemption, of preparation and prayer: “The battle of prayer is against … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Love

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“You taught us, Lord, that the greatest love a man can show is to lay down his life for his friends. But your love was greater still, because you laid down your life for your enemies. It was while we … Continue reading →

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Speak Peace

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.” Edward H. Bickersteth, 1875 “Peace within” — no matter what troubles swirl around us. Fully aware of the coming crucifixion, Jesus spoke peace to … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 2: Knowledge

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 2:6 (NLT) For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Knowledge, in Hebrew daath, from the word yada, meaning “to know.” Yada, not as a passing acquaintance, but as an intimate friend. Yada, the way God … Continue reading →

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