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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Sit Up to the Table
I can choose to eat at my computer desk, or off a TV tray, or even at a table in the food court. Or I can let God feed me from the riches of his table. I’m sorry, Lord … Continue reading
Remember the Box
The diner served up more than I could eat. I carried the rest home in a box. That’s how it is with Sunday’s sermon. I bring some of it home in a doggie bag. Question is, do I eat it later? … Continue reading
Better than Dessert
Last Saturday, we ate at a diner. Just inside the door was the dessert case: berry-topped cheesecake, lemon pie piled high with meringue, gooey chocolate cake, plate-sized cookies. “Maybe I should skip the meal and go straight to dessert,” I … Continue reading
Soul Food
The Bible – when do you study it? Every day Sunday service I’m in a regular study group Not often When I was a child, I ate at my mother’s table. The food was prepared by her … Continue reading
The Fairest Trial
2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 (VOICE) Jesus the Lord will appear from heaven dealing out perfect justice to anyone who doesn’t know God and anyone who disobeys the good news of our Lord Jesus . . . They’ll be banished from the Lord’s … Continue reading
It’s Your Choice
“Don’t say that a loving God is going to send you to hell – He’s not. The thing that’s going to send you to hell is that you’re a sinner and you don’t want to admit it.” J. Vernon McGee (1904-1988) … Continue reading
God’s Greater Love
How can a loving God send anyone to Hell? Surely you’ve heard the question. Your answer? Good question! That’s not the way it works If everybody winds up in Heaven what’s the point? In his book on Heaven, … Continue reading
Hear Yourself in the Crowd
On Good Friday, I tend to picture myself with the cluster of faithful followers gathered at foot of the cross. Truth be told, Stuart Townend’s version is more like it: “Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice Call out … Continue reading