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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
What’s In It for Me?
Did Joseph wonder why God used a hateful order from an hated ruler to fulfill prophecy that the Messiah be born in Bethlehem? I wonder if Joseph moaned, “All this, and taxes too!” Isaiah 55:9 (ERV) My ways are higher … Continue reading
What Will People Think?
Maybe Joseph worried that other people would think he was a wimp, or crazy, or foolish for heading to Bethlehem with Mary. Scripture says otherwise: Matthew 1:19, 24 (ERV) Joseph, was a good man . . . he did what … Continue reading
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The Road to Bethlehem: Joseph
Imagine that you’re Joseph, on the road to Bethlehem. What would you be saying to God? What will people think? What’s in it for me? Your will be done There’s solid and steady Joseph, on the road … Continue reading
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Sheltering AIDS Orphans
37 million people are living with AIDS. Since the world started counting, another 35 million died from AIDS and related illness. 13 million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS. Many organizations minister to these children. One group, AIDS … Continue reading
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Keep Praying
Me: You know, Lord, that I have long prayed for your light of truth to shine in the darkest corners of our government. But frankly, I was hoping that it would come with a spirit of repentance and reverence–and not … Continue reading
Let There Be Light
Ephesians 5:11 (NIV) Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Per the Bible, no cover-ups.
God Knows
Every day brings another name accused of sexual harassment or asault. How do you feel about that? I’m disappointed Not surprised She says, he says, who knows? Isaiah 29:15 (NIV) Woe to those who go to great … Continue reading