Monthly Archives: October 2013

I Like Gravity (Thursday)

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

Thank you, Sir Isaac Newton, for the Universal Law of Gravitation: All objects attract each other with a force of gravitational attraction. Gravity is universal. This force of gravitational attraction is directly dependent upon the masses of both objects and … Continue reading →

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I Like Gravity (Wednesday)

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

In the movie Gravity, the communication link with earth is lost. Thankfully, my com-link with God cannot be broken. Static from my busy life can garble the transmission at my end, but God always hears loud and clear. My aunt suffered a … Continue reading →

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I Like Gravity (Tuesday)

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

The movie Gravity gave me a new visual for this familiar Psalm: Psalm 139:7-8 (NIV) Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there. Seemed … Continue reading →

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I Like Gravity (Monday)

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

We saw Gravity over the weekend. I won’t give away the story, but . . . I noticed some spiritual lessons embedded in the movie; kudos to our Creator: Space is beautiful (and scary) beyond measure Earth is beautiful … Continue reading →

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Civil? (Friday)

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

Do you routinely pray for our government? Paul’s advice to Timothy still applies: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (MSG) Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so … Continue reading →

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Civil? (Thursday)

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

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Civil? (Wednesday)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

God: Civil . . . that part about loving and praying for your enemies? It applies here. Me: I don’t suppose that “Dear God, let my side win” is what you have in mind? God: I’d like more focus from … Continue reading →

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Civil? (Tuesday)

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

Good advice from the Good Book: James 3:13-14, 17-18 (CEV) Are any of you wise or sensible? Then show it by living right and by being humble and wise in everything you do. But if your heart is full of … Continue reading →

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Civil? (Monday)

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

Lots of words coming out of Washington right now—what do you think? Grandstanding, no substance from anyone. I agree with one side, but the presentation bothers me. Can’t we just be civil about it? Civil—according to … Continue reading →

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Sovereign Debt (Friday)

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

John Wesley (1703-1791) was a man of many talents: He preached and wrote, his words concise and inspiring. He was a logical thinker and an efficient organizer (there’s a reason we call them Method-ists). He commented on reaping one’s field: … Continue reading →

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