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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
Debate Buzz
This Bible verse should be the kick-off to every debate: 1 Peter 2:1 (ESV) So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Wouldn’t it be great if a buzzer cut … Continue reading
Passing on Popularity
I want people to like me. I hope others think I am doing a good job. But . . . My kids thought I was a mean mom. My husband bristles when I nag. My coworkers don’t like it … Continue reading
SUPREME Court
My commute to work takes me past our county courthouse. As I drive, the courthouse comes into view just under a nearby church steeple. I wonder if the lawyers and judges who work in there ever look up and ponder … Continue reading
Washington Wisdom
OK, maybe he didn’t chop down the cherry tree. Maybe he did tell a lie or two. Still, George Washington spoke many wise words. “There is a natural and necessary progression, from the extreme of anarchy to … Continue reading
Celebrated Presidents
It’s Presidents Day. Woo hoo! Or is it boohoo? Honor past Presidents? You bet! How does that tie in with auto and appliance sales? So we honor long-suffering public servants by granting ourselves a vacation day [sigh] Pictures … Continue reading
Prayer à la Patrick Henry
“No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue.” Patrick Henry (1736-1799) Lord God, may our presidential candidates be steeped in … Continue reading
My Campaign to Pray
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Many Christians give up something for Lent. Today is the day after the NH Primary. Maybe I should give up campaign news for Lent. Some years I give up something. Some … Continue reading
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What Say You?
Imagine this scene played out in heaven: Satan shouts out his accusations. Revelation 12:10 (CEV) Satan accused our people in the presence of God day and night. Jesus intercedes. Romans 8:33-34 If God says his chosen ones … Continue reading
Accused!
What’s your reaction when you are accused of misbehavior? Quick! Blame the other guy Am I guilty? Then apologize Pray! You’ve been accused, and you may not even know it. Revelation 12:10 (CEV) Satan accused our people … Continue reading