Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Shelter in a Forgotten War

Christians in the northern region of Myanmar have been suffering the same fate as the Muslim Rohingya in the west–religious persecution. Open Doors monitors persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries and offers this update:   “It has been called … Continue reading

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Wrong and Right

  Ephesians 4:2 (NIV) Be completely humble and gentle.     Humble — there’s a possibility I could be wrong. Gentle — there’s a possibility I could be right, and nobody likes a know-it-all.

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Simply Listen

  James 1:19 Be quick to listen.     If you’re doing the talking, you’re not doing the learning.    

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Blessed Are the Meek

Full of yourself? Nothing. Empty of self? Everything.   Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.     Meek, not weak. Humble, not harsh. Teachable, not proud.

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Thanks for checking in. See you in a week!

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Don’t Be Stiff-Necked and Stone-Hearted

2 Chronicles 30:8 (NIV) Do not be stiff-necked, as your ancestors were; submit to the LORD. Ezekiel 36:26 I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.   Lord, teach me to bow … Continue reading

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Welcome Wisdom

    Do you have a teachable spirit?   Don’t need teaching, I’m right all the time I accept advice . . . reluctantly I ask for help when I need it Sure, anything to make it better The wise … Continue reading

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Shelter for Churches, Shelter in Churches

  Churches aren’t exempt from hurricane damage. But a damaged building doesn’t put a stop to ministry. Here’s an example:   ” ‘Some of the deacons are doing some reconnaissance for us, trying to find out some of the needs’ … Continue reading

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When I Go Wrong

Proverbs 3:6 (NLT) Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.   You know, Lord God, how often I head off on my own and go where I want to go. I … Continue reading

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Stepping Out

   

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