Tag Archives: love

Rising Sun

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

A new day of sunshine is a new reminder to love one and all. Matthew 5:44-45a I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father … Continue reading →

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Love Your Home

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

“No matter what, No matter where, It’s always home If love is there.”

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The Passion, the Greatest Love

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

“You taught us, Lord, that the greatest love a man can show is to lay down his life for his friends. But your love was greater still, because you laid down your life for your enemies. It was while we … Continue reading →

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Ever-Lovin’ Soul

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

“The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired.” St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)

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Short and Simple: Fear Not

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Fear not. Don’t be afraid. It’s in the Bible, over and over. God is so powerful, He could zap us away in a blink. Why doesn’t He? Because He loves us. John 3:16 (NIRV) God so loved the … Continue reading →

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Simple Love

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

If You loved me, Lord, You’d give me what I want. We think we can whine and guilt God into doing things our way. God’s short answer: I love you so much I died for you. Can’t whine … Continue reading →

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Look to God from Both Sides

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

A friend recently told me that most political arguments come because one side is all about love and the other all about justice. Which side are you on? God is all about both. Hosea 12:6 (ESV) So you, by the … Continue reading →

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If . . . You Love

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

A line from the Easter cantata keeps playing in my head: “If you love me, keep my commands.” It comes straight from Jesus. John 14:15 (NIV) “If you love me, keep my commands.” Which commands of Jesus cause … Continue reading →

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Stranger Love

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Lord, fill me with your love for folks I don’t know so I can earnestly pray for their physical and spiritual well-being.

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Believe in Fear

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

I mentioned “the fear of the Lord.” My friend responded, “God doesn’t want us to fear him. God is love.” I answered, “It’s in the Bible. Both. Fear and love.” Lord God, you are more than I can understand. … Continue reading →

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