Tag Archives: Holy

Holidays and Holy Days

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

2 Corinthians 7:1 GNT So then, let us purify ourselves from everything that makes body or soul unclean, and let us be completely holy by living in awe of God. Make this holiday season holy. Live in awe of God. … Continue reading →

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Hallowed Prayer

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Study of the Hebrew and Greek words for “holy” show us that people, places and times can be hallowed–that is, set apart and devoted to God. Lord God, Hallow our children–set them apart to love You with all … Continue reading →

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Hallowed Days

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

Are you annoyed when someone says “Happy Holidays” instead of “Happy Thanksgiving” or “Merry Christmas”? Think of it this way: Happy holidays. Happy holy days. Happy, hallowed days.

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Hallowed Blessings

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

We bless God because he is holy. God blesses us by making us holy.

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Hallowed Fear

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

Hallowed Eve: we scare each other. We call it fun. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Holy God: we tremble at his power. We call it wisdom.

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Hallowed When?

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

Halloween, Hallowed Eve. Hallowed means “holy.” What’s holy this week? “Hallowed be Thy name” Halloween? Hardly holy Holy cow! Can’t we just have fun? Per Merriam-Webster, holy means worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and … Continue reading →

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Holy Night

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

It’s almost Halloween. The decorations are up, the candy is ready. Be very afraid! Give me something good to eat Count me out The origins of Halloween are uncertain. It is likely rooted in the Celtic festival of … Continue reading →

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