Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

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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Got Self-Control?

  “To gain self-control, give God control. “ Unknown Author    

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The Measure of Your Self-Esteem

  How does your self-esteem measure up?     Romans 12:3 (NLT) Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. It’s not how … Continue reading

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Self-Sufficient?

I’ve got it all under control Who, me? Couldn’t be! Maybe, maybe not   Proverbs 3:5 (ESV) Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.     Less self-sufficient. More God-reliant.

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Sheltering Campers, Transforming Lives

  School’s out, some kids are headed to . . . camp.   “Camp is a chance for kids and teenagers to escape the constant pressures and distractions of their everyday lives. It’s an open door to new adventures. It’s … Continue reading

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