Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Safe Shelter for Egyptian Churches

127 Egyptian Christian churches previously operating without legal permits have received government approval. This brings the number of legalized churches to 1,021. An estimated 3000 churches existed before 2016.   According to Persecution.org,  “Most of the Middle East’s Christians live … Continue reading

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Allegiance to Justice

Psalm 106:3 (NASB) How blessed are those who keep justice, Who practice righteousness at all times.   Keeping justice, practicing righteousness. I know I fall short, Lord. It’s easy to say, hard to do and worth the effort. Give me … Continue reading

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Simple Allegiance Under God

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God.” “Under God.” It’s all about our nation, right?    I’m a child of God. He’s my … Continue reading

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Time Out for First 5

Proverbs 31 Ministries’ First 5 published my lesson on Psalm 138 this morning. First 5 encourages readers to devote the first 5 minutes of their day to God’s Word. I’m excited to be part of such a noble cause. You … Continue reading

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I Pledge Allegiance to My Nation

I love my country. It’s not perfect, and I’m tired of the infighting. But my roots are here, and I’m not planning to leave anytime soon. I like what’s good, and I pray over what’s not working. In a sense, … Continue reading

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Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

It’s not the square of fabric, it’s what it stands for. My nation’s flag stands for liberty and justice, worthy causes indeed. And God’s banner?   Song of Songs 2:4 (NIV) Let his banner over me be love.     … Continue reading

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Pledge Your Allegiance

  I spent the past seven months working in a high school. Every morning started with the Pledge of Allegiance. To whom or what do you pledge allegiance?   To my flag To my country To my God To my … Continue reading

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Safe Shelter for the Elderly

According to the CDC, over 15,000 US nursing homes care for over 1.3 million people. Other senior citizens with fragile health still live on their own or with family members. Many experience confusion, financial difficulties and social isolation.   Surely … Continue reading

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Simply Unselfish

  It’s simple. You can’t be selfish and obey commands #1 and #2.     Matthew 22:37-39  (NIRV) Jesus replied, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your mind.’ … Continue reading

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Wisely Self-Confident

  Philippians 1:6 (NIV) Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.   Wise selves put their confidence in God.  

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