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Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Lesson from a Founding Father
Are we looking to learn the right lessons? “We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors.” George Washington
Founding Failings
Lately, some of our founding fathers are being written off because of their failings. What do you think? It’s only fair Give ’em a break I need to think on that I’ve been thinking . . . How … Continue reading
Safe Shelter for Vets
Veterans need safe shelter. Think about it . . . While the rest of us watch HGTV from our comfortable couches, military personnel serve in some very unsafe places. When their tour of duty is done, they come home. To … Continue reading
Best Defense
“From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense.” Daniel C. Roberts God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand, 1876 (written for a Vermont Centennial celebration)
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God’s Outstretched Hand
Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. God’s protective hand stands between his nation and disaster. What happens to that protective hand when the people decided that they don’t want him to be … Continue reading
Did Prayer Work?
Over the weekend, my Facebook news feed was filled with prayers. So what do you think? Did the prayers deflate Irma’s power? James 5:16 (NLT) The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
What’s God Thinking?
Floods, wind, fire. Is God judging America? What do you think? Absolutely! We have it coming He wants the people to turn to him—this will do it It our opportunity to show how good we are This … Continue reading
Shelter of Biblical Proportion
As I drove to work, I listened to the top-of-the-hour news: Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose, wildfires in the west, the earthquake . . . and the North Korean nuclear threat. “Disasters of Biblical proportions, ” the radio voice announced. … Continue reading
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Don’t Quit Studying
You might retire from your job. Never retire from Bible study. Psalm 1:2-3 (ERV) They love the Lord’s teachings and think about them day and night. So they grow strong, like a tree planted by a stream— a tree that produces … Continue reading