Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Near and Far

  Social distancing continues. How are you feeling?   Far from friends Close to those nearest and dearest Last week brought me calls with old friends from three earlier eras of my life. It was good to reconnect. We picked … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Near and Far

China’s Unsheltered Zoom

  Like many Americans, some Chinese Christians worshiped via Zoom on Easter Sunday. Unlike the Americans, they were rudely interrupted. From the Christian Post: “Several members of China’s heavily persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church were arrested by communist authorities for … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , | Comments Off on China’s Unsheltered Zoom

A Walking Worldview

    Psalm 119:37 (CEV) Take away my foolish desires, and let me find life by walking with you.   Lord, teach me to walk with You, hearing with Your ears and seeing with Your eyes. Let me view my … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , | Comments Off on A Walking Worldview

Worldview Q&A

  From the Westminster Shorter Catechism: (written 1646-1647)     “Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?   A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.” That sums it up.  

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , | Comments Off on Worldview Q&A

A Simple Worldview

  A biblical worldview–short and simple:     The beginning . . . Genesis 1:1 (NIV) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. And the end: Revelation 22:20b-21 Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on A Simple Worldview

A Working Worldview

Do you view the Bible through the lens of our culture, or do you view our culture through the lens of the Bible?   Psalm 19:7-9 (NIV) The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , | Comments Off on A Working Worldview

What’s His Worldview?

  Worldview: your philosophy of life, how you think the world works. What’s your worldview?   You work, and then you die It’s all good It’s no good God’s got this Assuming God exists (and I do), what’s His worldview? … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , | Comments Off on What’s His Worldview?

Shelter-in-Place for Easter

Gathering together for Easter–not allowed! This is a new experience for most of my readers. It gives us a quick glance into the lives of Christian brothers and sisters elsewhere. Ponder these numbers from Open Doors USA:   “In just … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Shelter-in-Place for Easter

The Passion, the Greatest Love

“You taught us, Lord, that the greatest love a man can show is to lay down his life for his friends. But your love was greater still, because you laid down your life for your enemies. It was while we … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on The Passion, the Greatest Love

“The Passion of Patience”

“Patience is not indifference; patience conveys the idea of an immensely strong rock withstanding all onslaughts. The vision of God is the source of patience, because it imparts a moral inspiration … the power to endure is there because you … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on “The Passion of Patience”