Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Praise-Worthy Home

Proverbs 31:27 (NIV) She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.   The bread of idleness? Nope. I … Continue reading

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A Rich Home

Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Fill your house with wisdom, knowledge and understanding — no one will notice your … Continue reading

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Build a Home

  We’re all stuck at home. How’s yours?     Home, sweet home Broken home Bless this mess There’s no place like home Got it under control? Psalm 127:1 (ESV) Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it … Continue reading

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Safe from Starvation

  We’re looking forward to getting our lives back to normal.  For some people, normal is long gone. Consider this from The Nation:   “Major world disasters produce multiple ripple effects . . . In the case of Covid-19, the … Continue reading

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Survive, Revive, Thrive

Survive: continue to exist Revive: restore, renew Thrive: grow vigorously, flourish   Lord God, I don’t want to merely survive COVID’s isolation. Revive me during this time. I want to thrive!  

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Mourning’s Morning

  Social distancing bringing you to tears? Fear not! It won’t last forever.     Psalm 30:5b (NIV) Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Embrace hope! Morning is coming.

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Know No

  You plead with God. God says, “No.” Is this a problem?   Know this. God isn’t trying to punish you. He knows what’s best for you. Hebrews 4:13 (CEV) Nothing is hidden from God!  

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Apathetic or Empathetic

Apathetic: with no interest or concern. Empathetic: able to understand and share the feelings.   We’ve been practicing social distancing for a while now. Has it made you more empathetic towards folks who routinely live in isolation? Hebrews 4:15 (NIV) For … Continue reading

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Multitude and Solitude

  The social distancing continues. Are you missing the multitude? Enjoying the solitude?   I’m delighted with the distancing Too much me, not enough them Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a … Continue reading

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Safe Shelter for the Weary

  Tired of the unending social distancing? This old hymn speaks to our need:     “Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, A weary land, a weary land; Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, … Continue reading

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