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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
God, I’m Sorry
How often do you apologize? Anytime someone is upset or offended Only when I’ve done or said something stupid Me apologize? Never! Nehemiah 1:6 (ESV) I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your … Continue reading
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A Full Loaf for Everyone
A quick quote from my favorite preacher: “God thinks of every separate child of His as much as if He had only that one. The multiplicity of His elect does not divide the loaf of His affection. … Continue reading
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My Daily Cake, Pie and Cookies
I say, “give me this day my daily bread.” I think, “give me this day my dessert buffet.” I have much, I want more. Lord, change me! Philippians 4:12 (NIV) I have learned the secret of being content … Continue reading
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Abundant, Not Adequate
I admit it. Cooking isn’t my forte. My husband once told the church youth group that my cooking is “adequate.” They couldn’t wait to tattle on him. They were very deflated when I responded, “He’s right. I’m a woman of … Continue reading
Very Good Food
Psalm 34:8 (NIV) Taste and see that the Lord is good. I don’t believe it is just random chance that we have a smorgasbord of cooking choices: crisp greens, sweet berries, fruits galore, a multitude of grains, and vegetables … Continue reading
More than Manna
Saturday I made squash & apple soup and pumpkin dessert. The food tasted good and smelled even better. What are your favorite scents of fall? Apple cider Pumpkin pie Soup simmering on the back of the stove All of it! … Continue reading
Pray Early, Pray Often
Nehemiah, man of the week for this website: He got bad news, and he prayed. He saw an opportunity, and he prayed. He met resistance, and he prayed. Are you seeing a theme here? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 … Continue reading
Pray Long, Pray Quick
The new Foundation study here focuses on Nehemiah. I am intrigued by his approaches to prayer: Nehemiah 1:4 (NLT) For days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. Nehemiah 2:4-5 The king asked, “Well, how can I … Continue reading
Rebuilding the Walls, Restoring the Boundaries
I posted the first lesson of a new Foundation Study. It’s based on the book of Nehemiah. I am enthralled with the symbolism in Scripture, and Nehemiah is as symbolic as it is historic. I hope you share my … Continue reading
Prayer Stones (a la Nehemiah)
I am a big fan of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, so it should come as no surprise that I tracked down a Spurgeon sermon on Nehemiah. You can read it for yourself here. “What are your difficulties, dear friend, … Continue reading
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