Tag Archives: soul

The Value of the Soul

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“The real value of an object is that which one who knows its worth will give for it. He who made the soul, knew its worth, and gave his life for it.” Arthur Jackson (1593-1666) Good counts my soul … Continue reading →

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Restoring My Soul

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

My husband and I restored the home we live in. It started in the 1800s as a post-and-beam barn. In the 1970s, someone made it into a house and covered every hand-hewn beam with drywall. We tore out unneeded and … Continue reading →

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Reviving the Soul

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

What’s the antidote to a sagging soul? Psalm 19:7 (ESV) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. God’s Word … it’s good for what ails you. … Continue reading →

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Ignoring the Soul

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

3 John 1:2 (TLB) Dear friend, I am praying that all is well with you and that your body is as healthy as I know your soul is. How often do we pray for the health of the … Continue reading →

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Body and Soul

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Genesis 2:7 (MSG) God formed Man out of dirt from the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life. The Man came alive—a living soul! Without the breath of God in me, I would be an empty, lifeless … Continue reading →

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Boundaries of My Soul

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

My soul is a space set apart from everyone else. It’s separate from my parents, my best friends, even my spouse. I have thoughts I don’t want to share with anyone: things about them that annoy me, self-doubts I’m trying … Continue reading →

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Perspective on Fear

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Which do you worry more about: your body or your soul? Matthew 10:28 (VOICE) Don’t fear those who aim to kill just the body but are unable to touch the soul. The One to fear is He who … 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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Restoring my Soul

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

I’m a soul under construction. My mind, will and emotions are a work in progress. God isn’t finished with me yet. First up in God’s tool box? His Word, the Bible: Psalm 19:7 (NASB) The law of the … Continue reading →

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Simple Triple Soul

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

God seems to like sets of three: Father, Son, Spirit Sun, moon, stars Body, soul, spirit Think of the soul as a threesome: mind, will, emotions. Simply put: I think. I choose. I feel. Psalm 103:1 (ESV) Bless the … Continue reading →

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