Shirlee Abbott

Making Short Work of Shame

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
He endured the cross,
scorning its shame.

Jesus let go of his shame. Let go of yours.

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Guilt and Shame, Redeemed

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Philip P. Bliss understood shame and guilt . . . and redemption (“Man of Sorrows,” 1875).

“Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
in my place condemned he stood,
sealed my pardon with his blood:
Hallelujah, what a Savior!

Guilty, helpless, lost were we;
blameless Lamb of God was he,
sacrificed to set us free:
Hallelujah, what a Savior!”

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Guilty!

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Under our legal system, the words “not guilty” are often used to describe folks who are very guilty. What are your thoughts on guilt?

It’s either guilty or innocent
Guilt depends on circumstances
We’re all guilty

Think about these two words: guilt and shame:

Guilt – I have done something bad
Shame – I am a bad person

Think two more words:

Mercy – I’m not given the punishment I deserve
Grace – I’m given blessings I don’t deserve

Yes, I am guilty. I’m a work in progress, a soul under construction. By mercy, I’m forgiven. By grace, I have the hope of heaven.

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Spring Break Shelter

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

College students and spring break. Sunshine and beaches, right?

Not for almost 400 young adults from a dozen colleges.

These students sacrificed their vacations to rebuild hurricane-damaged homes in southeast Texas, volunteering with Samaritan’s Purse.

“And helping other people is just part of who I am . . . It’s what I’m good at, and I feel it’s what God has called me to do.”
Mark Persinger from Virginia Military Institute

Samaritan’s Purse is rebuilding 500 homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey.

Dear Lord, these kids focused on giving instead of getting. Give to them as they have given to others. Bless them as they blessed these home-owners. Teach us to give as they have given.