Tag Archives: Abigail

Deliverance from Evil Then and for the U.S. Today: On Abigail, Sun Tzu, and The Believer’s Field Manual

Posted on December 31, 2020 by pbn

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila As always, there is precedent in the biblical narratives for the myriad ways God delivers his people from evil. Here is one such story, that of the biblical Abigail, that comes to mind just now for days … Continue reading →

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Psalm 91 in the Midst of the Fray: Verses 7-8, and Share Your Story

Posted on November 6, 2013 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila For the complete booklet of Psalm 91 devotionals, click here. “A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and … Continue reading →

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On Beauties, Beasts, and Abigail

Posted on February 21, 2013 by pbn

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila This post was inspired in part by an essay on the fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast” and in part by my ongoing concern and encouragement for women in abusive or potentially abusive relationships whether secular or in … Continue reading →

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Spirit of His Spirit: a Woman’s/Believer’s Prayer of Thanksgiving (Devotional)

Posted on July 27, 2012 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila PROLOGUE When I left Roman Catholicism in the seventies I thought I had also left behind the notion of a spiritual hierarchy, the idea that there is more than one mediator, who is Jesus Christ, between God and … Continue reading →

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A Christian’s “Place”

Posted on April 23, 2012 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila (What prompts this commentary is my heart to encourage Christians to walk boldly in their relationship with Jesus Christ, for whom the Son has set free is free indeed [John 8:36]. Of particular concern to me, and a … Continue reading →

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