Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Safe Shelter in 2021

Psalm 91:1 (NIV) Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.   My  New Year’s prayer for my faithful readers: May you safely dwell in the shelter of the Lord’s hand.

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God’s People

  St. Augustine was a deep thinker and a great writer. A rather wild child,  he came to Christ in his thirties. His written legacy (more than 5 million words) still speaks to our souls.   Let the just rejoice, … Continue reading

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Your People

  Think for a moment of your people, the folks who’ve had a part in your faith journey:     Your ancestors–from Adam to your parents. The dear saints who founded the church where you worship. Everyone who taught you … Continue reading

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Those People

  Luke 2:10 (VOICE) Don’t be afraid! Listen! I bring good news, news of great joy, news that will affect all people everywhere.   All people. Everywhere. Including folks on the other side of the political aisle. Drug dealers. Cranky … Continue reading

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All People

It’s the last week of Advent. Let’s look at the least phrase of our verse: Luke 2:10 (NLV) The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. See! I bring you good news of great joy which is for all … Continue reading

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Sheltering Eyes

  Have you read about the Chinese government’s efforts to control its citizens? Asia Harvest reports that thousands of Christian leaders have gone missing:   “Each person in China must have an ID card. It is impossible for a person … Continue reading

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Joy of Reading

Start simple. “Our hope is that the elementary reading of comics will lead to the joy of reading good books.” Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)   And there’s no better book than the Bible.

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Sheer Joy

  Looking ahead to eternal joy:     Isaiah 65:17-19 (TPT) Look! I am creating     entirely new heavens and a new earth!     They will be so wonderful     that no one will even think about the old ones anymore! As you wait for … Continue reading

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Transforming Joy

John 16:22 (NET) So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.   God makes the difference! Turn us, O Lord, from glum … Continue reading

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Christmas Joy

“Ah Christians, ring the bells of your hearts, fire the salute of your most joyous songs, ‘Unto us a child is born, and unto us a Son is given.’ Dance, O my heart, and ring out peals of gladness! Ye … Continue reading

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