Tag Archives: children

Tell the Truth

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

My church has invited a few children who don’t know much about Jesus and the Bible to join us every morning this week. We’re offering fun, food, crafts and Bible lessons. We’re following in the psalmist’s steps: Psalm 78:2-4 (NLT) … Continue reading →

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Bible-Based Prayer

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

The people whose stories are told in Scripture can be inspiration for our prayers. We can pray that others react to their situations in the spirit of the giants of our faith. Let’s start with Paul’s advice to Timothy. … Continue reading →

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Never Too Early

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

I passed the tissues as a friend described her daughter’s abusive marriage and nasty divorce. “I wish I’d started praying for her husband when she was just a baby,” my friend snuffled, “instead of waiting for it to be a … Continue reading →

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For the Children

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

What’s your prayer for the children in your life? That they’ll be happy and healthy Success in school That they’ll stay out of trouble How about these? Love the Lord — heart, soul, mind and strength, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Foundation of faith | Tagged children, Ephesians 4:12, Galatians 5:22-23, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 6:33, prayer | 3 Comments

Good Kids

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

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Blessed Children

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

We just celebrated Children’s Sunday. I asked, “What’s the best part of having children?” Leaving a heritage Watching them sleep The miracle of birth Grandchildren! (from a bumper sticker: “If I’d known grandchildren were so much fun, … Continue reading →

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Parental Prayers (Monday)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

Yesterday our church celebrated Children’s Day. We prayed for the children. What do you pray for the children in your life? Health and happiness A good education Honest and prosperous labor A godly spouse Not wrong, but not exactly right either. How … Continue reading →

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