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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Your Will Be Done
When Joseph stepped out on the road to Bethlehem, he had no idea it would take them to Egypt. Psalm 119:34 (ERV) Save me from those who want to hurt me, and I will obey your instructions. Your road … Continue reading
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.