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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Syrian Evil Meant for Good
When persecution drove believers out of their familiar territory, the early Christian Church spread in new directions. I wonder: will Christianity spread as Syrian Christians make their way into unfamiliar territory? Using evil for good purposes–it’s such a God-thing. Genesis … Continue reading
Rebuilding Syria’s Walls
I see parallels between my Foundation Studies on Nehemiah (see Rebuilding the Walls) and the situation in Syria. Will the dispersed Syrians return to their homeland? Will God raise up a Nehemiah rebuild their infrastructure? Your will be done in … Continue reading
Refugees on the Run
Decades past, Hubby and I were houseparents at a home for wayward boys. Sometimes a child would run off. When that happened, we tried to discern whether he was Running away Running to A boy running away could be anywhere. … Continue reading
More Innocent Victims
The terrorists shot innocent victims in a theater. And their deeds cast aspersions on all Syrian refugees, creating even more innocent victims. 1 Peter 5:8-9 (ESV) Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring … Continue reading
Poetic Wisdom for Paris
I was praying for France, and Longfellow’s wisdom played through my thoughts: And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said: “For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace … Continue reading
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Gaping Gates
We were careless with our garden gate. There was a gap, and a groundhog snuck through in the dark of night. He stripped our tomato plants. Bad groundhog! Sometimes I am careless with the gates to my soul. … Continue reading
11:11
Proverbs 11:11 seems appropriate for Veterans Day: By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted. To all you upright veterans who have exalted our nation through your service, THANK YOU.
Gates of Wood from the King’s Forest
The gates of Jerusalem were restored with wood from the king’s forest: Nehemiah 2:7-8 (ESV) Then I added this to my request: “If it please the king, give me . . . a letter to Asaph, the manager … Continue reading
Building Better Gates
Do you have a gate? Keeps the dog and kids out of traffic Keeps the critters out of the garden Keeps the creeps out of my community A wall without a gate is useless. The wall and … Continue reading