Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

My Teacher

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

I have the world’s best Teacher. I should leap out of bed every morning, raring to get started. Truth is, I long to hit the alarm’s off button, roll over and snooze. I drag myself to the coffee pot, fill … Continue reading →

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My Advocate

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

John 14:26 (NIV) But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. “Advocate,” paraklétos in Greek, means helper, comforter, … Continue reading →

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My Breath of Life

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

John 20:22 (ESV) … he [Jesus] breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” The word “spirit” is tied to “breath.” The Old Testament Hebrew word ruach is translated breath, wind or spirit. The New … Continue reading →

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It’s All about the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Last Sunday commemorated Pentecost, the anointing of the Holy Spirit as recorded in Acts 2 — the birthday of the Church (upper-case C, meaning all believers in Christ, over time and around the world). “Without the Spirit of God we … Continue reading →

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The Best Backseat Driver

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 30:21 (GNT) If you wander off the road to the right or the left, you will hear his voice behind you saying, “Here is the road. Follow it.” The voice behind me — the Holy Spirit — best … Continue reading →

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Beyond My Mind

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I can’t wrap my human mind around everything God says and does. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (NIV) … as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human … Continue reading →

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Acts of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

The book of Acts starts with the promised coming of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:5 (NLT) “… in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:3-4 Then, what looked like flames or … Continue reading →

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Serendipity? Or Divine Intervention?

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Serendipity — unexpectedly happy findings; wonderful discoveries. My Bible study overflows with serendipity: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (MSG) No one’s ever seen or heard anything like this, Never so much as imagined anything quite like it— What God … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for the Spirit

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

This coming Sunday is Pentecost, when we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. God promised visions, dreams and prophecies. Acts 2:17-18 (NIV) – quoted from Joel 2:28-29 In the last days, God says, I will pour out … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Inspires Me

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

I agree with these words from Job’s friend, Elihu. Job 33:4 (AMP) The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life [which inspires me]. The Spirit of God inspires me — … Continue reading →

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