Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

My Prayers Lack Rigor

Yesterday’s thought was on rigor in Bible study. Today’s is on rigor in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) Pray without ceasing.   Yes, my prayers lack rigor. Let me count the ways: I forget to pray. I pray and forget … Continue reading →

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Is There Enough Rigor in Your Bible Study?

“Rigor.” It’s a buzzword in the education world, as in “There’s not enough rigor to this assignment.” Rigor sounds like more work, harder work. It isn’t necessarily more hours, it is more thinking and greater understanding.   So think about … Continue reading →

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Support for Haiti’s Schools

    We’re used to the idea that all kids go to school. That’s not true in Haiti.     “The enrollment rate for primary school in Haiti is 57%, and fewer than 30% of the students reach 6th grade … Continue reading →

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It’s Simple: Read the Directions

  Do you think the Bible is too big and too hard for you to understand?     It is God’s roadmap for your life. You don’t have to read the whole map at once. Get in the habit of … Continue reading →

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Wrong Way

  Matthew 6:13 (NIV) And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.   Every time you repeat the Lord’s Prayer, you’re asking God to post His Wrong Way signs on your journey of faith. Miss … Continue reading →

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The Right Roadmap

  Lord God, teach me to follow your roadmap and not my own.     Psalm 23:3 (ESV) He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Isaiah 30:21 And your ears shall hear a word behind you, … Continue reading →

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Speedbump!

  Saul was on a road trip for the purpose of persecution. In his mind, he was on a mission to do God’s will.   Acts 9:1-3 (GW) Saul kept threatening to murder the Lord’s disciples. He went to the … Continue reading →

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Which Road?

  Christ spoke gently on the road to Emmaus. He acted forcibly on the road to Damascus. Where do you find yourself?    the road to Emmaus the road to Damascus On his way to Damascus, Saul was knocked to … Continue reading →

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Play Time

  Let the family fun begin.  See you in two weeks!

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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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