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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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
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
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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