Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Imprisoned Bodies, Sheltered Souls

  “But, because Jesus has been raised from the dead, there is hope—even for the most hopeless prisoner.” (from Ocean’s Story, Prison Fellowship)   That’s the reason for prison ministry–whether it’s ordinary folks heading into their local jail, or national … Continue reading

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Done!

Philippians 2:8 (ERV) He humbled himself by being fully obedient to God, even when that caused his death— death on a cross.

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Do It God’s Way

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Simply Do It

“What He says we will do,   Where He sends we will go.   Never fear, only trust and obey.” Trust and Obey, 1887 John H. Sammis

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Do You Mean What You Pray?

    Jesus told this story:   Matthew 21:28-32 (NIV) “There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later … Continue reading

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Do I Have To?

  You want something. You want it a lot, and God seems to be leading in a different direction. What do you do?   I beg God Reluctantly, I do it his way I trust he knows what he’s doing … Continue reading

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Sheltered at Easter

This year, as in years past, many Christians will remember Christ’s sacrifice and victory in silence. Some are on the run, hiding by day and traveling by night. Some are in crowded refugee camps. Some are in dreary, dirty prisons. … Continue reading

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Good and Angry

  “When I am angry I can pray well.” Martin Luther (1483-1546)

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It’s Not New to God

Mad at God? You can tell him.You won’t be the first.   Psalm 13:1 (ESV) How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? Job 3:11 Why did I not die at birth? Jonah 4:3 O LORD, please take my life from me, … Continue reading

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God Simply Knows

  Upset? Got problems? Tell God all about it (he already knows).

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