Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Shelter for Trafficking

No one is in favor of human trafficking (except those who profit from it). Those who view pornography may well be fueling something they claim to abhor. How do they know the images they watch are from consenting adults?   … Continue reading

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Loving Discipline

  Proverbs 3:12 (NIV) The LORD disciplines those he loves.     Your discipline, Lord, is proof positive of Your love. Even when I’m not lovin’ the discipline, I’m grateful for the love.

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Blessed Discipline

  Short and to the point: Psalm 94:12 (NIV) Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord.  

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Fit for Discipline

  When the word discipline popped into my head as I prayed for guidance for 2020, I looked to the Bible for clarification. Here’s one of the first verses I found:   1 Timothy 4:7 (AMP) Discipline yourself for the … Continue reading

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Discipline with a Smile

“He may sometimes chasten us, it is true, but even this He does with a smile, the proud, tender smile of a Father who is bursting with pleasure over an imperfect but promising son who is coming every day to … Continue reading

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One Word: Discipline

I’m one of those folks who select one word for the new year. I find it more motivating than a multitude of New Year’s resolutions. My 2019 word was fit as in “fit for service in the kingdom of God.” … Continue reading

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Safe Shelter in Church

  Sexual abuse in the church makes news, hurtful news. People use their positions of honor and power for personal pleasure. Brothers and sisters, this should not be.   1 Corinthians 6:18 (NIV) Flee from sexual immorality. Our enemy looks … Continue reading

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Simply a New Day

    The word of the Lord:   Isaiah 43:18-29 (NIV) Forget the former things;     do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! A new day. A new week. A new year. Whatever … Continue reading

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The Day After the Night Before

  Advent is over. Christmas has passed. How does that feel?   A let-down A respite A return to the routine Thank God. Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.  

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At Home, At Last

“O come to my heart, Lord Jesus! There is room in my heart for Thee.” Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne Emily E. S. Elliott (1864)

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