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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Time for My Story
I’ve written my way through changing technology: pen and paper, an old-fashioned typewriter and a new-fangled Selectric, a cumbersome computer and a sleek laptop, even my cell phone. I’ve used erasers, Wite Out, correction tape and — my favorite — … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Esther 4:14, for such a time as this
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Where’s My Story?
My story covers seven different US states. I’ve lived on a farm, in small towns, an urban center, modern suburbia, and picturesque countryside. I’ve been where everyone knew my name and where no one knew my name. I was never … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged my story, Psalm 139:7-8
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Finding My Story
I love to tell stories, my own included. My story has already been written … by God. Psalm 139:16 (NLT) Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had … Continue reading
Without Question
Sometimes, questions aren’t what I need. Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Be still, and know that I am God. Note to self: Stop talking! Listen for a change. Good morning, Lord. I can be so busy asking You for something … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged be still, Philippians 4:7, Psalm 46:10
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An Honest Question
Romans 12:3 (NLT) … Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves … Before I get all hyped up, I should think, Is this even about me? Note to self: Honestly, most … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Romans 12:3, self-evaluation
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A Question about Me
Next question I ask myself: What I would want in this situation? Matthew 7:12 (NIV) So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. Note to self: The verse does not say “do to them … Continue reading
A Good Question
Here’s another good question to ask myself before I act or speak: Will this bring good and not harm? Proverbs 31:12 (NIV) She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. This verse describes the way … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged do no harm, Proverbs 31:12
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Questions I Ask Myself
The week we’ll look at some questions I ask myself before I speak or act — when I take a moment to think. Today’s question: Is it true? Philippians 4:8 (NIV) …whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is … Continue reading
The House of the Lord
I have an eternal address … in God’s house. Psalm 23:6 (NIV) Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Thanks … Continue reading
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Tagged House of the Lord, Psalm 23:6
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The Father’s House
Jesus said, John 14:2 (NIV) My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? There’s a place for me, ready and … Continue reading
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