-
Search this Blog
Look for posts on a subject, Bible verse or quotation.
-
I KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE.
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.
_______________
Share your thoughts
I welcome your input. Please, be gracious and kind.
You own your opinions, but it’s my blog. I reserve the right to delete any comments that are, in my opinion, offensive, degrading, off-topic or inappropriate.
By commenting, you grant me the right to post your comments.
By continuing your navigation here, you consent to the use of cookies and the collection of your IP address to help with the measurement of the traffic on this site.
Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Pain and Godwinks
This week’s topic started with Dale’s problem: how to pray for someone with chronic pain, “when you’ve prayed for a long time and healing doesn’t come.” My final answer? You keep praying. Pray for healing, yes, but not just … Continue reading
Painful Compliment
Let’s see what deep thinker and writer, C. S. Lewis, says about pain. He wrote a whole book on The Problem of Pain. Here’s just one thought: “We are . . . a Divine work of art . . . with which … Continue reading
Painful Conversation
Are you in pain? Feel free to complain to God. You are in good company: How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? (David – Psalm 13:1) How long, Lord, must I call for help? (Habakkuk 1:2) How … Continue reading
Posted in other
Tagged complaint, Habakkuk 1:2, How long?, pain, Psalm 13:1, Revelation 6:10
Comments Off on Painful Conversation
Pray for Pain
Last week, my friend Dean asked me about pain, “when you’ve prayed for a long time and healing doesn’t come.” How would you answer? Keep praying God doesn’t care Drugs, stronger drugs Keep praying. God does care. Drugs may help. … Continue reading
The Path of Pure Joy
James 1:2 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. When trials come, Lord God, may my words, deeds and prayers work together for joy. Don’t let me be a … Continue reading
The Good Life
This week’s quote comes from a fictional character–out of Dale Cramer’s Though Mountains Fall: “Life is good,” Miriam said, “but it’s never easy.” Bless Miriam’s wisdom! And Dale’s.
Posted in other
Tagged Dale Cramer, life is good, Though Mountains Fall
Comments Off on The Good Life
A Troubled Path
Ever meet people who who think that a smooth path is proof positive that they are doing God’s will? Careful study of the Bible shows that people who obey God run into trouble. Poor Joseph was sold into slavery … Continue reading
Plan Ahead, Count the Cost
Do you plan for the best? Or for the worst? Things have a way of working out Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong Be prepared! What, me worry? Some people act as though nothing … Continue reading