Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Simple Thanks

The golden rule of gratitude:   Be thankful to others as you would have them be thankful to you.

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Thanks & Circumstance

  1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.   “This is God’s will for you.” God’s will in my circumstances, or God’s will in my thankfulness? Both! The … Continue reading

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A Thankful Thought

    Are you thankful?   For the good stuff, yes Sometimes I get in a snit and hate everything 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB) In everything give thanks. “In everything.” All the time. Good and bad. God sets a high … Continue reading

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At Risk in Iran

  Iran is in the news. Folks are afraid they’ll use nuclear weapons to bully the rest of the world. Right now, the Iranian authorities bully their own Christian citizens.   According to Open Doors, an organization supporting persecuted believers … Continue reading

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We’ve a Story to Tell

  “We’ve a story to tell to the nations, that shall turn their hearts to the right.” H. Ernest Nichol, 1896   Mark 16:15 (NIV) Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Tell the story–with … Continue reading

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Tell Me the Story

“Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word.” Fannie Crosby, 1880     Lord Jesus, write your story on my heart. Tell me, teach me, so I can tell others.

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Simple Stories

  Tell your story, short and simple.     Tell others what God has done for you. No exaggeration, no made-up details.  Tell the simple truth.  

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Tell God’s Story

  Just do it. Psalm 96:2 (ESV) Tell of his salvation from day to day.   Not because you have to, but because you love to. “I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His … Continue reading

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Tell Your Story

  Your life is a story. What does yours tell?     Intrigue, adventure and love Not much to tell It’s a tall tale Take a hint from Scripture: Psalm 78:4 (NIV) We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy … Continue reading

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Sheltered by Moms’ Prayers

Yea for moms who pray for their children! Amazing things happen when mothers gather together to pray for their children. Moms in Prayer International helps women organize for that purpose.  “We believe that a mom can be the single greatest force … Continue reading

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