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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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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Steady Ready Heart
Psalm 57:7 (EXB) My heart is steady [steadfast; ready], God; my heart is steady [steadfast; ready]. I will sing and praise [play a psalm for] you. It’s simple (but not easy): Steady faith, ready to obey.
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Hurting Heart
“God loves a broken heart, not a divided heart.” Thomas Watson (1620-1686) Does your heart hurt for the right reasons? Thomas Watson, a Puritan pastor in Great Britain, fell in and out of favor with … Continue reading
Follow the Heart
Folks say, “Follow your heart.” Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV) The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Take care whose heart you follow. Lord God, I want to follow Your good heart. I … Continue reading
Stubborn Heart
These words from an ancient prophet speak to us here and now. Jeremiah 16:12 (NASB) You are each one walking according to the stubbornness of his own evil heart, without listening to Me. I see lots of … Continue reading
Set Your Heart
Got your heart set? on the election results on a comfy home on financial security on a loving relationship Whatever your heart’s desire–where is it? On earth, or in heaven? Colossians 3:1 (NIV) Set your hearts on … Continue reading
Safe Shelter for Your Spirit
I’m tired of it all. Bad news. Politics. Social distancing. Wars and rumors of wars. Psalm 31:1-2 (NIV) In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear … Continue reading
On Center
Hebrews 12:2 (TPT) We look away from the natural realm and we fasten our gaze onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection. With Christ at the center, all else falls into … Continue reading
Self-Centered
Here’s an interesting description of a self-centered soul: “Self-will so ardent and active that it will break a world to pieces to make a stool to sit on.“ Richard Cecil (1495-1553) Where’s your center? On you, or on … Continue reading