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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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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Dividing the Nation
How do you divide the nation? by political party by race by income by geography And God? How does He divide? Those saved by grace. And those who as yet are not. John 1:12 (NLT) To all … Continue reading
Sheltering Orphans
Sunday, November 8, is Orphan Sunday. UNICEF defines an orphan as a child under age 18 who has lost one or both parents to death. Globally, there are 140 million such children (2015 data). Most live with a family member. … Continue reading
Pray for Our Nation
A steady stream of prayers for our nation have been popping up on social media. This is good. There can never be too much prayer. Let me share one of my favorites from Rebecca Barlow Jordan at Crosswalk. “As … Continue reading
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Pray for the Losers
Romans 5:3b-4 (VOICE) We also celebrate in seasons of suffering because we know that when we suffer we develop endurance, which shapes our characters. When our characters are refined, we learn what it means to hope and anticipate God’s goodness. Lord, come … Continue reading
Pray for the Winners
We don’t need to know who won the election to start praying for them. “Do, Lord, direct their counsel according to that which is good and well pleasing in Your sight, that administering in peace and gentleness, with godliness, the … Continue reading
Simply Pray
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NET) First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet … Continue reading
Pray!
Tuesday is election day in the US. Let us pray: For the candidates we love For the candidates we don’t love For those who have already voted For those who have not yet voted I’m not asking … Continue reading
Once Lost, Now Safe
Friday brought good news: 27 missing children have been rescued in Virginia. Per the Department of Justice, U.S. Marshalls take the lead, in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, to rescue exploited children and prevent human trafficking. Thus far this … Continue reading
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