Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Columbus Was Right — and Wrong

  Today is the day we Americans remember how Columbus “discovered” our land. I offer a couple thoughts:   Columbus was partly right — the world is round. Columbus was partly wrong — he didn’t find a new route to … Continue reading

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Be Grateful for All Your Blessings

Don’t just notice your blessings. Be grateful. We are blessed.

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Basic and Bountiful Blessings

  Some blessings are basic, some are bountiful:     Basic: daily bread Bountiful: daily meat, fresh veggies, coffee & chocolate Basic: safe shelter Bountiful: my own room in a house of many rooms Basic: clothes on my back Bountiful: … Continue reading

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The Big Book of Blessings

In search of bigger blessings? Try the Bible.

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Itty Bitty Blessings

I noticed a few small blessings today and whispered a prayer of thanks. The rain eased up just as I walked out of the store with my groceries I noticed an error in my email right before I hit send … Continue reading

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A Big, Broad Blessing

At a recent wedding reception I attended, the pastor offered what seemed to be a standard blessing: “Thank You for this food, and bless the hands that prepared it . . . ” Her next words were far from standard: … Continue reading

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Bless Your Long Legacy

The psalmist said it well: Make this your prayer.

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Lois’ Blessed Legacy

The Apostle Paul made specific note of one woman’s legacy:   2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in … Continue reading

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A Living Legacy of Blessings

Leave a trail of blessings:  Hebrews 13:16 (MSG) Don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that … Continue reading

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A Long, Blessed Legacy

We can leave a long-lasting legacy, and that’s good. But that legacy is not of our own doing. We owe it all to our Lord Jesus Christ.

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