Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Wellness Check

3 John 1:2 (ESV) Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.   So, how are you? What’s in better shape, your body … Continue reading

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It Is Well with Their Souls

  “When peace like a river attendeth my way . . .   It is well, it is well with my soul.” Horatio Gates Spafford, 1873   Let’s pray that peace floods the houses of government. Let’s pray that it … Continue reading

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The Soul of Authority

  When it comes to praying for those in authority, let’s take our cue from the Apostle John.     3 John 1:2 (VOICE) I pray that everything is going well for you and that your body is as healthy … Continue reading

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Presidential Prayers

    Presidents Day—how can you honor our living Presidents?   If I can’t say something nice, I won’t say anything at all Cut ‘em a break—it’s a tough job Love him or hate him, I can pray Just a … Continue reading

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Don’t Suffer in Silence

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As Good as Church

Ephesians 5:24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands I sometimes say (sorta kinda halfway seriously) that I submit to my husband every bit as much as the church submits to Christ.   … Continue reading

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The Head and the Heart

When it comes to a good marriage, who’s in charge? Ephesians 5:23’s For the husband is the head stirs heated debate. No one is neutral. I believe that God’s best plan is for the husband to the head of the home . … Continue reading

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Know This, It’s More than Sex

When I was a child, the Bible was the good ol’ King James. Genesis 4:1 (KJV) And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain. I giggled at that word, knew. I figured that was the King’s … Continue reading

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The Best Thing for Your Marriage

  This is a good week to think about marriage. What makes for a good relationship?     Love Courtesy Humor Commitment You’ve probably heard this quote, attributed to John Wooden and a host of others: “The best thing a … Continue reading

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Quickest to Listen

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