Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Sweet Taste

Psalm 119:103 (ESV) How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! God’s Word–sweeter than dessert.  All too often, I take more pleasure in a gooey brownie than the Bible–which explains why I’m giving up … Continue reading

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Taste Good

It’s Ash Wednesday, the first of the 40 days of Lent. Many Christians make fasting a part of their Lenten season. Some give up a meal a week, others a meal a day. Some fast from one type of food. … Continue reading

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Be Prepared – Have a Plan

  We talked about Lent and fasting in Sunday’s Bible class. We ended class with these questions:     What is God calling you to do during Lent? Do you have a plan? Don’t charge ahead with your own plan. … Continue reading

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Be Prepared – Think Ahead

  Ash Wednesday is two days away. It’s the start of Lent, the season of preparation that ends with Easter. What do you think about Lent?   I don’t (Lent isn’t on my radar) I fast – Lent calls for … Continue reading

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Food and Shelter in Ethiopia

Folks in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia are suffering. Warfare has driven thousands upon thousands from their homes. Families are sheltering wherever they find space.  These Ethiopians face a triple whammy–displacement, disease and devastation.   Samaritan’s Purse is airlifting … Continue reading

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Stand Strong

  Valentines Day is coming– Think love.     1 Corinthians 13:7 (NIV) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love stands strong. It perseveres.

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Carry On

Philippians 1:6 (NIV) He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.   God perseveres on my behalf. I persevere for Him. As You carry on in me, Lord, … Continue reading

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Press Forward

  Persevere.  It’s a hard run, but don’t give up.     Philippians 3:14 (NASB) I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. As worded in The Message version: I’ve … Continue reading

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Simply Persevere

Do you think the Bible is too hard? Ezra 7:10 (ICB) Ezra had worked hard to know and obey the Teachings of the Lord.   Be like Ezra. Keep reading! Work hard. Hang in. Press forward. Carry on. Stand strong. … Continue reading

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Hang In

  It’s been a tough COVID season. Have you caved in?     Yep–caved into the couch cushions Feelin’ like I’m confined to a cave Barely hanging on Look to the Bible for help. Philippians 4:13 (AMP) I can do … Continue reading

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