Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Heirs of Peace

“O God, Who are the unsearchable abyss of peace, the ineffable sea of love, the fountain of blessings, and the bestower of affection, Who sends peace to those that receive it; open to us this day the sea of Your … Continue reading

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Peace and Quiet

Just imagine – all the clatter and clamor of our world ceases.   Habakkuk 2:20 (ESV) The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him.     Awesome!

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Make Peace

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers. For years, this was the screensaver on my work computer. The computer screen faced me, not the folks on the other side of my desk. I was the one needing the reminder: to listen … Continue reading

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Live at Peace

  Romans 12:18 (AMP) If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.   “Live at peace.” Don’t pick a fight. Don’t take the bait. Watch your words. Now would be a good time.   … Continue reading

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Birthday Blessings, USA!

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The Discipline of Healing

If you’ve had surgery, you’ve probably met up with the dreaded compression stockings. They’re hot, ugly and hard to put on. Punishing. But these nasty stockings improve circulation, reduce swelling and help prevent blood clots. They reduce risk. Still, I … Continue reading

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A Pain in the Hip

  Psalm 12:4 (NIV) A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. A badly behaving spouse is like a bad hip.   O Lord, I want to be a spouse … Continue reading

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When a Body Part Doesn’t Work

For years, my hip hurt. Then it quit bearing its part of the load. My knees pitched in and carried the slack. They started hurting too. Fixed my hip –voila!–my knees felt better.   It reminded me of this Biblical … Continue reading

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New Life for My Bones

Proverbs 3:7-8 (ESV) Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.   Revere God and be good . . . it’ll give new life … Continue reading

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Fix-It Break

I’m back! It wasn’t a vacation. It was a medical procedure to fix what ailed me, to replace my wonky hip. I feel better and I’m walking well, thanks be to God, the medical professionals and the wonders of modern … Continue reading

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