Tag Archives: Truth

The Truth about Truth

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

“When regard for truth has been broken down or even slightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.” Augustine ( 354-430)

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True Shelter

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Sometimes I want to run away from the news. There’s so much negativity. I don’t know what’s true and what’s not. Hebrews 6:18 (NLT) . . . it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have … Continue reading →

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Simple Truth

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Ephesians 4:15 (NLT) Speak the truth in love. Is it true? Is it loving? If no, don’t say it.

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Free from Lies

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

Christ sets us free. You can be sure that those whispers of slavery (as CelebrateRecovery puts it, “our hurts, hang-up and bad habits”) come straight from the mouth of the enemy: “They’re all out to get you.” “Just one more … Continue reading →

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Opinions, Facts, Truth

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

Posted in 40 Days of Prayer for America | Tagged 40 Days of Prayer, Colossians 4:6, Facts, Opinions, Truth | 2 Comments

True Love!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

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Judging Truth in Love

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

“God’s truth judges created things out of love, and Satan’s truth judges them out of envy and hatred.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) Truth and love on God’s side. That sounds right.

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Lovin’ the Truth

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

Ephesians 4:14-15 (KJV) That we . . . speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. Just because something is true doesn’t it should be spoken. May … Continue reading →

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True Worship

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

John 4:24 (NIV) God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. I can sing, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow,” or “I love you, Lord.” But if my mind is … Continue reading →

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