Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom

Where Were You on Easter?

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.” African-American Spiritual I’m in my 8th decade of Easter celebrations. It’s tempting to take the crucifixion and resurrection for granted. I’ve been through … 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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Lent — A Season of Reconciliation

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“[God’s] glorious wisdom has devised a plan whereby, without violating His justice as the Judge of all the earth, and without tarnishing His perfect holiness, He can meet man upon the ground of mercy, and man can again become the … Continue reading →

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Lent – A Season of Revelation

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“The more you read the Bible; and the more you meditate on it, the more you will be astonished with it.” Charles Spurgeon, 1832-1892   The more you read the Bible, the more God will reveal. Prepare to be astonished. … Continue reading →

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Lent – A Season of Repentance

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” Charlotte Elliott, 1836 Repentance opens the door to eternal life. Confession sets me free from … Continue reading →

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Praying Hearts

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“God shapes the world by prayer. Prayers are deathless. The lips that uttered them may be closed to death, the heart that felt them may have ceased to beat, but the prayers live before God, and God’s heart is set … Continue reading →

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Cold Hearts

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

  “Hot heads and cold hearts never solved anything.” Billy Graham (1918-2018)     Good morning, Lord. Grant me a cool head — the ability to think clearly and consider the facts before I speak and act. Warm my heart … Continue reading →

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Safe Shelter

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“The raging storms may round us beat, A shelter in the time of storm; We’ll never leave our safe retreat, A shelter in the time of storm.” Vernon J. Charlesworth, 1880 My need for shelter may be weather-related or, more … Continue reading →

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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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