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

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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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Simply Step Out in Faith

  You don’t have to know where you’re going to step into God’s plan.  

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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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Two Wrongs Aren’t Right

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Simply Pray

  You don’t have to read well to pray well.  

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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

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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.  

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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

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