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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Bad News or Good News
I dread the news. Seems like it’s all bad. The world’s burning Folks disagree so disagreeably Stay home! No smiles Thankfully, God’s love is always good news. Luke 2:10 (ESV) Fear not, for behold, I bring you good … Continue reading
Shelter from Child Trafficking
Recently, more than 50 missing or exploited children have been rescued in three U. S. states. Good news! The job is far from done. According to the International Labour Union: “At any given time in 2016, an estimated 40.3 … Continue reading
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Telling the Truth
Politicians all seem to say their opponent is lying. It becomes a circle of lies: “The other guy is lying when he says I’m lying.” Don’t get caught up in the storm. If you’re not sure it’s … Continue reading
Letting It Go
I check the day’s news reports. Seems a lot like yesterday’s. All rearview mirror. No windshield. The apostle Paul got it right: Philippians 3:13b (GNT) The one thing I do, however, is to forget what is behind me and … Continue reading
Bearing False Witness
Through no fault of my own, a black pickup truck crashed into my car. For months afterwards, I’d catch a glimpse of a black truck and feel my blood pressure rise. It was unfair to black pickups everywhere, and I … Continue reading
Jumping to Judgment
We so easily label others and call them hurtful names. So much judgment, so little grace. “The nature and end of judgment or sentence must be corrective, not vindictive; for healing, not destruction.” John Owen (1616-1683) This English … Continue reading
Sorting Them Out
I’m trying to have an honest conversation with myself about racism. I thought about my ten years in the Medical Staff Office of a hospital. Certainly, I sorted doctors into categories: Specialty–surgeons, internists, radiologists, etc. The old guard and … Continue reading
Shelter from Religious Oppression
China is cracking down on religion. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom recommended the U. S. government: “Redesignate China as a ‘country of particular concern,’ or CPC, for engaging in systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom … Continue reading
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Unfinished Discipline
My 40 days are up. But the discipline continues. Philippians 1:6 (NLT) And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when … Continue reading
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39 Days of Discipline
Deuteronomy 8:5 (VOICE) I want you to know in your hearts that the Eternal your God has been training you just as a parent trains a child. Day 39 – I know in my heart that God has … Continue reading
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