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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
More Virtue
You may be familiar with the “virtuous” woman or wife “of noble character” in Proverbs 31:10. The Hebrew word, “hayil,” is often translated virtuous, noble, capable, valiant, excellent, strong, good, worthy. According to Vocabulary.com, virtuous is “‘good‘ with a … Continue reading
A Force for More Virtue, Less Vice
William Wilberforce, the man who pushed Great Britain to end its slave trade, longed for a society that worked . . . “for the encouragement of piety and virtue; and for the preventing of vice, profaneness, and immorality.” … Continue reading
Vice or Virtue?
What do you think of politicians? • All bad! • Some good, some bad • Time will tell No matter which side of the political divide we’re on, we’d like more virtue, less vice: Proverbs 29:4 (CEV) … Continue reading
Our Own Safety
We’ve prayed for homeless people, persecuted Christians, victims of disaster and abuse, first responders, those who are dying. We asked God to shelter them in the midst of their troubles. When we pray for ourselves, we often ask … Continue reading
Fit for Service
I confess, Lord God: I procrastinate for personal convenience. I delay so I won’t disrupt my routine. I put things off because I put my comfort first. Forgive these failures. Teach me to get started, keep moving … Continue reading
Fit Feet
Many thanks to the unknown soul who penned this prayer: “Lord, grant that the fire of my heart may melt the lead in my feet.”
My Best Time
Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV) Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time. Most of the time, procrastination isn’t my “best use of the time.” It’s time for a … Continue reading
Starting Fit
Got a 2019 resolution? How goes it? • Already broken! • I’m still thinking about it • Time will tell Last week I shared my “one word” resolution, fit, taken from “fit for service in the kingdom … Continue reading
10 Million Sheltered Nights
“At The Salvation Army, our doors are open every day – and night – of the year. Through our emergency housing facilities, homeless shelters, transitional living centers, group homes, and family shelters, we provide over 10 million nights of lodging … Continue reading
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