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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Great Joy
Advent week 3: Luke 2:19 (NASB) And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy.” What would bring you great joy? No more virus! More than enough money World peace … Continue reading
Shelter from Extreme Poverty
The UN currently defines “extreme poverty” as living on less that $1.90 a day. 700 million people (10% of the world’s population) now live in extreme poverty. The good news: Extreme poverty have been on the decline for … Continue reading
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School News (and It’s Not Good)
It’s simple. Students are falling behind. Renaissance, an organization known for preK-12 education technology, evaluated 5 million students from all 50 states to assess the impact of COVID-19. They compared student achievement from Fall 2019 to Fall 202o. … Continue reading
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Gospel News
“The core and essence of the Gospel is its tremendous and glorious revelation of how deadly is God’s hatred of sin, so that He cannot stand having it in the same universe as Himself, and will go any length, and … Continue reading
Good News, No Harm
Looking for some good news? Does this qualify? Jeremiah 29:11 (NLV) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and … Continue reading
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Good News, Bad News
God’s got good news and bad news. 2 Peter 2:9 (MSG) So God knows how to rescue the godly from evil trials. And he knows how to hold the feet of the wicked to the fire until … Continue reading
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Good News!
It’s the second week of Advent; it’s time for a second look at the angel’s message: Luke 2:10 (NIV) Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Are you feeling … Continue reading
Safe for Christmas
Here in America, worries over the COVID-19 virus disrupt our Christmas plans. In other parts of the worlds, violence disrupts Christian gatherings. The Morningstar News reported a brutal attack on Christians in Central India: “Armed with bamboo sticks, iron … Continue reading
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Fear Right
Are you afraid of the virus? Concerned about finances? Worried what people will think? Matthew 10:28 (MSG) Save your fear for God, who holds your entire life—body and soul—in his hands. Tis always the season to trust God more … Continue reading
Fear What?
“We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man’s terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.” William Gurnall (1617-1679) Psalm 27:1 (NIV) The Lord is the stronghold of my … Continue reading
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