Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Safely Home

  There are thousands of children in America waiting for adoption. Most of them are school age, many in sibling groups.    Think of it–their homes fell apart, through death, through violence, through neglect. No grandparents, aunts or cousins are … Continue reading

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In Your Own Little Corner

  “Do not wait to shed your light afar . . .   Brighten the corner where you are.” Ina Ogdon, 1913   So much need! Hurricane clean-up, rebuilding from earthquakes, wars and rumors of war, famine and poverty. Be … Continue reading

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You Can’t Say No

  Acts 10:14 (NIV) “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied.     “No, Lord” makes no sense. If God is Lord of your life, you can’t tell him no.       (Note: It took three tries, but Peter said yes.)  

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Simply Here

God says, Who will go for us? You say, Here I am, send me.   God says, Who is here for me? You say, Here I am. Use me.

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Time to Take a Knee

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Stepping into the Need

    What would you do in a disaster?   Cower in a corner Lend a helping hand Run for my life Some Christians are called to disaster relief. They train for it, and they head out at the first … Continue reading

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Unexpected Shelter

Two earthquakes in Mexico in two weeks time: 30 million people felt the earth shake. Where to run? Who can help?   World Vision, an international Christian ministry to the world’s poorest people, for one. World Vision workers already in … Continue reading

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Grace and Mercy, From and To

Lord, grant me grace to embrace the best from those who have gone before me and mercy to forgive the worst. And may those who come after me grant that same grace and mercy onto me.  

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Building a Legacy

  1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) So encourage each other and build each other up.   I want my grandchildren to remember me for who I built up, not what I tore down.  

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A Simple Rule

  Do unto your forefathers as you would have your grandchildren do onto you. (based on Luke 6:31)

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