Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Unprecedented Power

  We can be led astray by progress and popularity. Let’s keep it all in perspective.     Philippians 2:9-11 (MSG) God lifted him [Christ] high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings … Continue reading

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Prophetic Power

Revelation 1:1, 3 (NET) The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must happen very soon . . .Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy aloud, and blessed are those who hear … Continue reading

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Prayer Power

Never underestimate the power of prayer. James 1:5 (NLT) If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.

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Providential Power

“The truth, Lord, is that you are the only source of holiness. Righteousness is mere dust unless it comes from you. No wisdom can direct us, unless you are the guide. No courage can sustain us, unless you are our … Continue reading

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Presidential Power

  Let’s think about power:     Some say, with Biden as President, all will be well  Others say, without Trump as President, all is lost Both sides over-rate the power of the presidency.  Psalm 62:9, 11 (NLV) Men who … Continue reading

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A Safe Place for Homework

I’m intrigued by the “Our House” program in Auburn, Alabama. Christian adults and college students help kids finish their homework and develop good study habits. From their By Our Love Auburn website:   “This is NOT an after school program … Continue reading

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Advising the Nation

Some advice from the Civil War era:   “Be deaf to the quarrelsome, blind to the scorner and dumb to the inquisitive.” James H. Aughey (1828-1911)   Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. This old advice is … Continue reading

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Circling the Nation

  We tend to plot our worldviews on a line–conservatives on the right, liberals on the left, ultra-conservatives on the far right, ultra-liberals on the far left.   Maybe it’s a circle, not a line. Far-far right behaves a lot … Continue reading

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Educating the Nation

There’s already a big gap between America’s best and worst schools. COVID restrictions may make the educational divide even bigger. Harvard’s Professor Joseph Allen puts it this way:   “Right now, occasionally we’ll see a case of COVID in a … Continue reading

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Balancing the Nation

Another election, and the vote looks to be almost equally divided. Does that mean half the nation is wrong? Perhaps. Or maybe, we’re well-balanced. Just maybe this is the way God wants it. 1 Corinthians 4:5 (AMP) So do not … Continue reading

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