Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Prayer Time

  “Time spent in prayer is never wasted.”   Francois Fenelon (1651-1715)   French Catholic theologian and poet   300 years, and every bit as true.  

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Marking Time

  Ecclesiastes 1:3 (NASB) There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven–     God hung the sun, moon and stars in the heavens to mark off time. He appointed the seasons. … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time

    Which phrase best describes you?   Time on my hands Never enough time Now is the time Have you noticed that Creation was half over when God created time? Genesis 1:14-19 (NIV) And God said, “Let there be … Continue reading →

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True Love!

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Judging Truth in Love

  “God’s truth judges created things out of love, and Satan’s truth judges them out of envy and hatred.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945)   Truth and love on God’s side. That sounds right.

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Lovin’ the Truth

  Ephesians 4:14-15 (KJV) That we . . . speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.     Just because something is true doesn’t it should be spoken. May … Continue reading →

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Stone-Hearted

  The Bible speaks of hearts of stone and flesh:     Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give … Continue reading →

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Heart-Healthy Forgiveness

  February is Heart Month. What are you doing to keep your heart healthy?     Eat my fruits and veggies Exercise Watch my stress level Forgive FORGIVE? “Studies have shown that bitter, angry people have higher blood pressure and … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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