Shirlee Abbott

The Thought that Counts

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Did you give up something for Lent?

Social media? Chocolate?

1 Corinthians 11:24 (NIV)
“Do this in remembrance of me.”

Without Jesus, it’s just time management or a diet. With Jesus, it is worship.

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Simply Love

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

John 15:12 (NIV)
Love each other
as I have loved you.

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Living Large

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

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The Perfect Gift

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Valentine’s Day is coming. What’s your favorite gift?

Candy
Flowers
Dinner at an expensive restaurant

This year, February 14 is also the beginning of Lent. That’s the time of preparation before Easter. Traditionally, Christians give up something.

This year, why not give your Beloved what he really wants:

John 14:15 (NIV)
If you love me, keep my commands.

Obedience . . . the perfect gift. Exactly what our Beloved Christ deserves.

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Sheltered Athletes

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

We just witnessed football players giving God the glory. We heard that winning the Super Bowl isn’t as important as knowing God.

Next up: the Olympics. Meet some athletes who desire God more than a gold medal:

Simidele Adeagbo, skeleton (Nigeria)
“Faith is most important because faith made this possible.”

Nicole Hensley, ice hockey (USA)
“The result is not necessarily the most important thing. It is more important to be on the ice and enjoy the chance to play when God has given me such a passion and ability in this game.”

Gim Sohui, Alpine skiing (South Korea)
Gim hopes “to spread the Gospel through sports.”

Be their safe shelter, Lord. And use them to lead others to that shelter.

Psalm 18:2 (CEV)
You are my mighty rock, my fortress, my protector, the rock where I am safe, my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter.

Read more about these and other Christian Olympians here.

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Speak Wisdom

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 31:26 (NIV)
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Lord, teach me to speak (and write) with wisdom.

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Biblical Wisdom

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

There’s lots of wisdom packed between the covers of your Bible:

Love God, love others, love yourself. – Luke 10:27
Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. – James 1:19
Let your yes be yes, and your no be no. – Matthew 5:37
Treat others the way you want to be treated. – Luke 6:31
Don’t think too highly of yourself. – Romans 12:3

And don’t forget that whole Ten Commandments thing.

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We Need More Wisdom

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

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Got Wisdom?

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

James 1:5 (NIV)
If any of you lacks wisdom,
you should ask God,
who gives generously to all
without finding fault,
and it will be given to you.

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Teach Wisdom

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

I read someplace that we’re failing to teach our children wisdom. What wisdom have you passed on to the next generation?

Actions have unintended consequences
The end does not justify the means
Good intentions don’t justify a bad outcome

Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.

“Fear of the Lord,” not as in fear that he will strike me with a thunderbolt and turn me into a pile of ashes.

Fear of disappointing him.
Fear of messing up his good plan for me.
Fear of making others think less of God.

Good fear. Teach it.

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