Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom

Foundation of Hope

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

  “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” Edward Mote, 1834   No Jesus, no hope. Know Jesus, know hope.   Good morning, Lord. You are my hope … for sins forgiven, for eternal life, … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Hope

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“In the frost when the earth is barren, You bring new hope to our souls. In December when seeds are hidden in the soil, The staff of life springs forth from the virgin womb.” Ephrem the Syrian (306-373) Are you … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

 

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Gentle Strength

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

  “Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” Francis de Sales, 1567-1622   Never mistake gentleness for weakness. They are grounded in totally different places.   Good morning, Lord. You spoke the universe into being … Continue reading →

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The Measure of Faithfulness

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

  “Success is the world’s criterion of merit; fidelity is God’s.” Charles S. Robinson (1829-1899)   Fidelity = faithfulness. Faithfulness is doing things God’s way. Faithfulness (obedience) is God’s measure of merit.   Good morning, Lord. You don’t call us … Continue reading →

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Good Thoughts

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“Every year of my life I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best to fix our attention on the beautiful and the good, and dwell as little as possible on the evil and the false.” Richard Cecil (1495-1553) … Continue reading →

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Kindness to Enemies

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

  “A good man is kinder to his enemy than bad men to their friends.” Joseph Hall (1574-1656)     Good morning, Lord. I want to be good and kind — like You are. But I find myself judging, trying … Continue reading →

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God’s Patience

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“God’s patience is infinite. Men, like small kettles, boil quickly with wrath at the least wrong. Not so God. If God were as wrathful, the world would have been a heap of ruins long ago.” Sudhu Sundar Singh (1889-1929)   Good … Continue reading →

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War and Peace

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“What! At peace with the Father, and at war with His Children? It cannot be.” John Flavel (1627–1691)     Good morning, Lord. I say I want to live at peace with You and those around me. But then, I … Continue reading →

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Joyless

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

  “Holy joy will be oil to the wheels of our obedience.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714)   Squeaky wheels may get things done, but without joy.   Good morning, Lord. I’ve learned that Your way is the best way, and yet … Continue reading →

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