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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Perspective on the End of Life
John 10:10 (ESV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. US COVID deaths this year: almost 230,000 US abortions in a year: more than … Continue reading
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Perspective on Words
James 3:10 (ESV) From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Look carefully at the words you speak, post and text. Do you see more blessings, or more curses?
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Perspective 2020
Ten months in, where’s your focus? On the election On COVID On home and family On keepin’ on Are you counting your losses or counting your gains? Psalm 103:2 (VOICE) O my soul, come, praise the Eternal; sing a … Continue reading
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Online Shelter
On the internet, a troll’s posts are meant to offend. The goal: to spark anger and start arguments. What’s a Christian to do? Look to Christianity Today and Crosswalk for wise and memorable advice: “Thou shalt not feed … Continue reading
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Looking Back
“Here I raise my Ebenezer; Hither by Thy help I come.” Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Robert Robinson, 1758 God stepped in and won the battle. 1 Samuel 7:12 (NIV) Samuel took a stone and set it … Continue reading
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Looking for Change
It’s easier to vote if you can read–read the names on the ballot, read the directions for voting, read the candidates’ take on important issues. This opinion piece from The Hill is three years old. Good education, they point out, … Continue reading
Looking Up
1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV) Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Look to God–for guidance, for answers, for strength. Lord, grant me the wisdom to chose the right words when I speak. Grant me the strength to … Continue reading
Looking Down
Psalm 33:13-15 (NIV) From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth— he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. Don’t worry. God’s keeping an eye on the … Continue reading
Looking Ahead
Here in the US, the presidential election is top news. It’s the most important election of our era, they say. The outcome will change our nation, they say. Elect the wrong guy, they say, God knows what … Continue reading
Unsafe in Burkina Faso
Does the name Burkina Faso mean anything to you? It’s a small West African country, formerly called Upper Volta. Burkina means “upright” in one of the languages spoken there. Faso means “father’s house” in a different language. Basically, its name … Continue reading
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