Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Bless Those Who Curse Us

  I am instructed to pray for our enemies. Thus I pray for those who terrorize, and I pray for those who blaspheme.   Almighty God, just as you confronted Paul on the road to Damascus and turned his mission … Continue reading

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Unashamed Prayer

  Last week’s terrorist attack brought us a new phrase, “prayer-shaming.” What’s your response?     If I said that, I’d be very afraid Folks who disdain God don’t expect God to “fix” anything I am proud to pray. Prayer works! I’m … Continue reading

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A World of Hope

I hope for peace on earth. I hope that good wins over evil in the end. I hope that others use their free will for good and not evil. I hope that God will work through me and make me … Continue reading

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Hope and Peace

  Lord God, Let me spread hope and peace today. May I be a source of encouragement and reconciliation. Amen.

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Peace Officer

  Peace is good. Shalom is better. Shalom means more than peace. It implies well-being, soundness, made complete.   Isaiah 9:6 He will be called  . . .Prince of peace Champion of well-being Overseer of soundness Commander of completeness Sar-shalom

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Newborn Hope

  A newborn baby. A sweet face that fans the flame of hope in all of us. That applies to the babe in the manger, too.   Edward Mote got it right: “My hope is built on nothing less  than … Continue reading

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Hope Less

November 29th was the first Sunday in Advent. It comes every year, right on the tail of Thanksgiving. Why am I always so unprepared? December always seems so far off, and suddenly it is here. Hope: that’s the theme for … Continue reading

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Thanks Be to God!

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Bless Your Grateful Heart

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Unchanging Gratitude

The international picture keeps changing. Alliances are shifting. I’m not sure which nations are friends and which are enemies. Even in our own country, we are sifted into ever-changing categories that don’t necessarily make sense.   James 1:17 (NIV) Every … Continue reading

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