Simply One

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Romans 12:5 (NASB)
We, who are many,
are one body in Christ.

 

Not should be. Not will be. Are–here, now and forever.

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Change for Good

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Lord God, I confess that I often seek comfort when your goal is growth. Teach me to embrace change, in your name.

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You’re a Gift

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

 

1 Corinthians 12:4 (NIV)
There are different kinds of gifts,
but the same Spirit distributes them.

 

Be the gift God intended.

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Birthday Blessings, Lord!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Happy birthday, Lord Jesus,
Happy birthday to You!

 

 

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O Come, All Ye Faithful

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

You’re a brick. Where will we find you?

  • Faithful in my assigned space
  • Off-kilter, but in my place
  • On the lookout for a comfortable spot
  • I’m a loose brick, out on my own

Wise words from Paul:

 

Ephesians 2:22 (ESV)
In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

 

Wise words from Corrie ten Boom:

“Be united with other Christians. A wall with loose bricks is not good. The bricks must be cemented together.”

Be a faithful brick in God’s wall.

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Safe Space for Spiritual (and Practical) Help

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

 

The dear folks at Street LIFE Ministries take the good news of Jesus Christ to the streets of New York City.

 

Every Tuesday, you’ll find them serving the homeless in the Lower East Side at Tompkins Square Park,

“meeting their practical needs with clothing, food and hygiene kits as well as being a source of encouragement and hope for their emotional and spiritual needs.”

Practical, indeed–with underwear, socks, soap and shampoo. Spiritual as well–praying with and for them. We can help, practically and spiritually. We can share our money, our time, our prayers.

Lord, give us eyes to see the need, hearts eager to help and prayers rising to you for the homeless and for those who serve them. Be their hope, strength and shelter. Amen.

 

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War and Peace

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

 

“What! At peace with the Father,
and at war with His children?
It cannot be.” 
A Puritan Golden Treasury
compiled by I.D.E. Thomas

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The Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Be like Christ for Christmas:

 

1 Corinthians 10:24 (NLT)
Don’t be concerned for your own good
but for the good of others.

 

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Perfect Harmony

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Acts 4:32 (NASB)
And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul.

 

“Of one heart and soul.” Beautiful music to God’s ears!

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God’s Good Harmony

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Paul added this note towards the end of his letter:

 

 

Philippians 4:2 (NASB)
I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord.

I wonder about the relationship between Euodia and Syntyche? Were they friends on a tangent together? Did they constantly pick at each other? Did they giggle and pass notes during worship? Or invoke the silent treatment and stare? 

Paul didn’t tell them to get along with each other. He told them to live God’s way. Nuff said.

 

 

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