Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

God’s Green Plan, Short and Simple

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Genesis 2:15 (NLT) The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. Tend your corner of the world. Care for it. Make wise use of it.

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Our Father’s Green World

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

“This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas— His hand the wonders wrought” Maltbie D. Babcock, 1901

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My Green Prayer

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Almighty God, I know my actions won’t make or break the planet. But I want to take good care of it, out of gratitude and respect for the wonders of your creation.

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Whose Green Deal

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

What’s your take on the future of our planet? We’re killing it, inch by inch It’s come this far, it’ll keep going I’m OK, and that’s enough for me Psalm 24:1 (NIV) The earth is the Lord’s, … Continue reading →

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Tornado Shelter

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

A week ago, 39 tornados swept across portions of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. One tornado injured 97 people and caused 23 deaths in Lee County, Alabama. “Since Monday, March 4, Samaritan’s Purse has been on the … Continue reading →

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More Is Less

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

“The more there is of us, the less there is of God.” Eugene Peterson (1932-2018) Transparent Lives

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Less Is Simply Enough

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 15:27 (NIRV) Those who always want more bring ruin to their households. Hebrews 13:5 Be happy with what you have. Good advice from the mouth of God.

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Less Is More

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

This Lent, Lord God, I want less of what pulls my attention away from you. I want more of You.

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Less Woe

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

It’s Fat Tuesday, the day of over-indulgence before Lent’s 40 days of preparation and sacrifice begin. Amos 6:4-6 (MSG) Woe to those who live only for today . . . Woe to the playboys, the playgirls, who think life is … Continue reading →

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Less for Lent

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Lent begins this Wednesday, March 6, and ends on April 20, the Saturday before Easter. It’s a time of preparation and sacrifice, reflecting the preparation and sacrifice of Christ’s 40 days in the wilderness. Will you be giving up … Continue reading →