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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
God’s Housekeeping
The Levites were housekeepers of God’s Sanctuary. The Sons of Korah left a record of their Levitical joy in sanctuary-keeping. Psalm 84:10 (NIV) Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be … Continue reading
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Cleaning Up
When did you last dust? I dust every week Dust? It’s a protective covering for fine furniture What’s the point? It will just get dusty again I dusted the sanctuary Saturday. The men have been fixing the … Continue reading
Good Job!
I am good with words, mediocre with cooking and bad at rocket science. How about you? Good at a few things Mediocre with many things There’s a ton of stuff I couldn’t and shouldn’t ever do There … Continue reading
Restoring My Soul
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Gang Lives Matter
I read that there are 2,000 gang-related homicides in our nation each year. In some large cities, almost half of the murders are gang-related. Those lives matter. Shame on us for looking the other way. Lord God, may … Continue reading
Upfront or After-the-Fact?
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What Can We Do?
We face growing violence in our land, unnecessary and fatal violence. What can we do? Push for legislation Protest Not much We discuss possible causes: breakdown of the family, violent video games, prejudice, poverty. Easy to talk about, … Continue reading
What the World Needs
We need more Justice Mercy Humility Our courts are about winning, not justice. We want revenge, not mercy. And we look out for #1. Micah 6:8 (NIV) He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does … Continue reading
Firey Wisdom
From George Washington: “Government . . . Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” Pray that we don’t get burned.