Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Just Say Yes

Do you remember the story of Peter and Cornelius? You can read about in the book of Acts, chapter 10. God used a vision to get Peter’s attention. Three times a sheet filled with forbidden food came down from heaven. … Continue reading

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God Is Calling

  Our Sunday sermon, “Honoring God’s Call,” was taken from the book of Jeremiah. It got me thinking: What should I say when God calls?   Jeremiah 1:5 (ERV) Before I made you in your mother’s womb, I knew you. … Continue reading

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The Students’ Prayer

Wise students pray for light and love. S Hear our prayer, O Lord!

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Students, Studies and Prayer

I memorized this verse when I was a college student (back then, it was the King James Version): 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word … Continue reading

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Back-to-School Prayer

I’m back! Family fun time is a sweet memory. I’ll soon be back to work. I work part-time with special-needs students. My thoughts and prayers wander back to the classroom.   The Bible offers this memorable prayer for Jerusalem, and … Continue reading

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See You in a Week!

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Praise the Lord!

  Praise. Per Merriam-Webster. “the attribution of perfections.”   “Perfections.” Plural.  Hebrews 13:15 (NASB) Let’s continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God. “Continually.” All the time. Perfect in every way, every day.    

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Bless Your Soul

“Whenever you get a blessing from God, give it back to Him as a love gift. Take time to meditate before God and offer the blessing back to Him in a deliberate act of worship . . . it has … Continue reading

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God Bless

  God told Moses, “This is how I want you to bless my people.”     Deuteronomy 6:24-26 (AMP) The Lord bless you, and keep you [protect you, sustain you, and guard you]; The Lord make His face shine upon you[with favor], … Continue reading

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Bless God

Psalm 66:8-9 (ESV) Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip. Pray with me: Here I stand, Lord, alive and grateful. … Continue reading

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