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More or Less Discipline

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Spiritual disciplines are practices–deliberate choices and actions–that imitate Christ, grow our souls and increase our faith. 1 John 2:6 (NLT) Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. Some of these spiritual disciplines involve … Continue reading →

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More Is Less

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

“The more there is of us, the less there is of God.” Eugene Peterson (1932-2018) Transparent Lives

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Less Is Simply Enough

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 15:27 (NIRV) Those who always want more bring ruin to their households. Hebrews 13:5 Be happy with what you have. Good advice from the mouth of God.

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Less Is More

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

This Lent, Lord God, I want less of what pulls my attention away from you. I want more of You.

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Less Woe

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

It’s Fat Tuesday, the day of over-indulgence before Lent’s 40 days of preparation and sacrifice begin. Amos 6:4-6 (MSG) Woe to those who live only for today . . . Woe to the playboys, the playgirls, who think life is … Continue reading →

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Less for Lent

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Lent begins this Wednesday, March 6, and ends on April 20, the Saturday before Easter. It’s a time of preparation and sacrifice, reflecting the preparation and sacrifice of Christ’s 40 days in the wilderness. Will you be giving up … Continue reading →