Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Woke with God

  Micah 6:8 (NIV) And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.   Walk humbly with God. Let Him wake you to justice and mercy.

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Woke to God

  Woke. A wake-up call for social justice. What are you woke to?     Racism Sexism Inequality Guess I’m still sleeping Woke and Awakening. Sound similar? Great Awakening described a time of religious revival. The First Great Awakening took … Continue reading

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Shelter from Trafficking

  We can debate the issues relating to border security. But we must agree on one thing: human trafficking for forced labor or sexual slavery is wrong.    “The United States is now a destination country and global slavery auction … Continue reading

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Simply Said

  My friend Andrew often comments on my posts. This is what he said yesterday: “Do unto others, just like God.”   Thank you, Andrew, for your simple wisdom–  

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The Best of Both

  Forgive me, Lord God, for my self-centered view of my connection to my loved one. Give me eyes to see this relationship as you do, to bring out the best in the both of us.

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There’s Three

  Matthew 18:20 (NIV) For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.   Keep this in mind when you argue: it’s not just the two of you. it’s the three of you. And Jesus … Continue reading

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A Three-Way Relationship

    You and your spouse hit a rocky road. Who’s to blame?   It’s all the other one’s fault I’m more right than he/she is I’m part of the problem, yeah Guilty! Invite God into your relationship. He’ll keep … Continue reading

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Sheltering Marriage

Hebrews 13:4 (ESV) Let marriage be held in honor among all. How do we honor marriage? Focus on the Family* puts it this way:   “. . . it involves recognizing the beauty and worth of your relationship with your … Continue reading

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Overflowing Abundance

  Forgive us, Lord, for putting our trust in our bank accounts, our real estate or our job skills. Fill us to overflowing with spiritual abundance, with the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19).

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