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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Wrongs Aren’t Right
You’ve heard about the “lesser of two evils.” God may not see it that way. Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the LORD detests them both. We sometimes choose the “lesser evil.” Which doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Lesser of two evile, Proverbs 17:15
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I Was Wrong About Being Right
I used to tell my children I was right 100% of the time. I was wrong. Romans 12:3 (NLT) Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves. God is right … Continue reading
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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Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:12, America, Columbus
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Be Grateful for All Your Blessings
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, blessings
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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
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
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
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