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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
The Shelter of a Cow
Dan West was handing cups of milk to refugees when he realized what people really need–not a cup, but a cow. And that was the start of Heifer International. “That ‘teach a man to fish’ philosophy is what … Continue reading
Dayenu!
If God had just saved us from our sins, it would have been enough. But he added eternal life. Dayenu!
Simple Thanks
Mercy would be enough, Lord. But you add grace. Mercy: not giving me the punishment I deserve. Grace: giving me blessings I don’t deserve.
It Would Have Been Enough
Lord, it would have been enough if you’d just given me children. But you added grandchildren. Thank you! Lord, it would have been enough if you’d provided shelter. But you added a furnace to keep me warm. Thank … Continue reading
Exceedingly Abundant Blessings
Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, … Continue reading
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Twice Blessed
How do you count your blessings? One by one, like the song says By category: Family, Home, Job . . . Frankly, I’m not feeling very blessed There’s a Jewish tradition, part of the Passover celebration, that … Continue reading
Sheltering Homeless Men
There have always been homeless men in America. My mother tells how hobos would stop by their Wisconsin farm, and my grandmother would give them a cup of soup. Many cities have rescue missions that offer homeless men … Continue reading
Blessed Comforter
John 14:26 (TLB) But when the Father sends the Comforter instead of me—and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you much, as well as remind you of everything I myself have told you. We mourn, and … Continue reading
Blessed Comfort
Think of the disciples, daily walking and talking with Jesus, and then . . . he was gone. Surely they mourned, as Jesus knew they would. He promised them comfort: John 14:26 (AMP) . . . the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, … Continue reading
Blessed Grief
“The true man of God is heartsick, grieved at the worldliness of the Church, grieved at the toleration of sin in the Church, grieved at the prayerlessness in the Church.” Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994 ) Blessed are those who mourn … Continue reading