Tell Me

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

I need to hear it.

Then I can tell it.

 

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Tell the Truth

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott


My church has invited a few children who don’t know much about Jesus and the Bible to join us every morning this week. We’re offering fun, food, crafts and Bible lessons. We’re following in the psalmist’s steps:

Psalm 78:2-4 (NLT)
I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—
stories we have heard and known,
stories our ancestors handed down to us.
We will not hide these truths from our children;
we will tell the next generation
about the glorious deeds of the Lord,
about his power and his mighty wonders.

Truth from God’s Word . . . pass it on!

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See You in a Couple Weeks

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

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Inspired Intelligence

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Predictive intelligence anticipates my words and starts typing them (I’ll choose my own, thank you very much). It’s got me thinking about the Bible.


2 Peter 1:21 (TLB)
For no prophecy recorded in Scripture was ever thought up by the prophet himself. It was the Holy Spirit within these godly men who gave them true messages from God.


The Spirit is the power behind the words in Scripture, and yet each writer’s unique style shines through: David’s beautiful poetry, Isaiah’s interesting images, Mark’s quick action, Paul’s complex thoughts. Inspired ideas, not word-for-word dictation. 

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Ancient Intelligence

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“Almighty God, give me wisdom to perceive You, intelligence to understand You, diligence to seek You, patience to wait for You, eyes to behold You, a heart to meditate upon You and life to proclaim You, through the power of the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.”
Benedict of Nursia (480-543}

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Divine Intelligence

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Artificial intelligence (AI) takes our technology to another level. Love it or hate it, AI is big deal. 

But . . . 

 

1 Corinthians 2:16 (GNT)
As the scripture says, “Who knows the mind of the Lord? Who is able to give him advice?” We, however, have the mind of Christ.

We have divine intelligence. It takes us to another level. What a blessing!

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Happy Birthday, USA

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

 


May you age graciously.

 

 

Amos 5:24 (ESV)
But let justice roll down like waters,
and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

 

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Foolish Intelligence

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Suddenly, artificial intelligence is everywhere.

I looked up artificial in the dictionary, and this is what I found:

 

        • a copy of something that occurs naturally, manmade
        • contrived, false
        • insincere

Do I want unnatural, false, insincere intelligence? I think not. I want to aim higher.

1 Corinthians 2:14 (NASB)
But a natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

More spiritual intelligence, less foolishness — Lord, let it be.

 

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My Story

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

 

God is the Author of my story.

 

 

Psalm 139:16 (MEV)
. . . in Your book all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.

Hebrews 12:2
Let us look to Jesus, the author
and finisher of our faith.

I don’t know how the next chapter of my story will read, but I’m not worried. I know how the story ends — I live happily ever after.

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His Story

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is His story, the story of Jesus.

 

 

from
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning . . .
to
Revelation 22:20
Come, Lord Jesus!

It’s God’s big, beautiful love story.

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