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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Simply a Student
John 14:26 (CEV) The Holy Spirit will come and help you . . . The Spirit will teach you everything. The Holy Spirit–always the teacher. You–always the student. Be the best student you can be.
Disciplined Student
Hebrews 12:6 The Lord disciplines the one he loves. Are you suffering some consequences? Facing a closed door? Hearing a call to turn around? Don’t get mad. It’s a lesson of love.
Student with Attitude
What sort of student have you been? Reluctant, last-minute Cautious and timely Head of the class! Remember, you are a student of Christ. Does that change your attitude?
Safe Shelter for Truth-Telling
Pastor Hkalam Samson, president of the Kachin Baptist Convention, has been accused of “knowingly giving false information” for speaking out about the persecution of Christians in Myanmar. According to the Christian Post, Samson spoke with President Trump about the lack … Continue reading
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Short and Simple Prayer
Where I live, the children are headed back to school. Protect their souls, Lord. Empower them to do good work.
Get to Work
Vacation is over, back to the job. What are your thoughts? “I have to work.” “I get to work.” Your attitude makes all the difference. Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.
Good Work
Labor Day–a Monday holiday here in the USA–marks the end of summer and honors honest work. Vacation is over, we’re on the job. Bless the work of our hands, Lord God. May we do good work, in … Continue reading
Constructive Prayer
As I post this, a Category 5 hurricane is blowing across the Bahamas. Prayer is my only thought: “O Savior, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, And … Continue reading
Safe Secrecy for Afghan Christians
Officially, there are no Christians in Afghanistan. Unofficially, Afghan Christians are either hidden or persecuted. According to Open Doors: “Anyone leaving Islam is seen as betraying their tribal community. In most cases, conversion brings shame for the family; … Continue reading
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