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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Finish It!
I bore easily. I am intrigued by a new project, weary of an old one. I leave a trail of unfinished tasks. What incomplete items clutter your living space? Half done crafts Abandoned building projects Redecorating never quite completed … Continue reading
My Timely Gift
The wise men brought gold, frankincense and myrrh. The little drummer boy brought his talent. Let me tiptoe into the stable and quietly leave the gift of my time beside the manger. It’s yours, Lord. I dedicate my time … Continue reading
I Am Right and the Other Guy Is Wrong . . . NOT
Luke 2:15 (NIV) When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened.” We just watched a row of Presidential candidates … Continue reading
Ruler of Nature
The Paris Climate Accord is big news. There’s been much praise over 195 nations pledging to lower greenhouse gas emissions and save the world from the disaster of climate change. I think the nations would be better off praising the … Continue reading
Incredible Edible Gift
As I made our Sunday morning French toast, I considered the egg. So simple: hard boiled, over-easy, scrambled—or whisked and soaked up by bread. The egg: giving body to meatloaf and stuffing, essential to cake and Christmas cookies. … Continue reading
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Masterful Maker
What part of creation intrigues you most? The cycles: water, oxygen, “dust to dust” Beauty: majestic mountains, delicate flowers Food: I like it all! We forget that the sweet baby in the manger is the mastermind behind … Continue reading
Conundrum
Suspicious vs trusting? Closed vs welcoming? Profiling vs equality? What would Jesus do? He gave these instructions to his disciples: Matthew 10:16 (KJV) Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise … Continue reading
A Seasonal Love/Hate Relationship
Psalm 139:21 (ESV) Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you? Matthew 5:44-45 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute … Continue reading
The Power to Fix This
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