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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Prayer: What’s Wrong with Our Nation
What do you think is the biggest problem facing our nation? Racism Impending war Disintegration of the family “It’s the economy, stupid” All of the above. More than the above. When was the last time you prayed … Continue reading
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Charitable Giving 101
Forget the IRS rules. According to God’s rules, give with no expectation of reward. If you give expecting some kind of payback, it doesn’t count. It might be helpful giving. It might be significant giving. It might be sacrificial … Continue reading
Charitable Thinking
There is something I’m tempted to hoard. Money. It’s mine, I think, and I want to keep it. But God says, It’s mine. Let it go. Extend your hand to the needy.
Charitable Hands
Proverbs 31:20 (NIV) She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. It appears that this noble wife actually knew the poor and needy folks who received her gifts. These words imply a … Continue reading
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Charitable Wisdom
Methinks this economic wisdom from the 1600’s still applies: “Proportion thy charity to the strength of thine estate, lest God in anger proportion thine estate to the weakness of thy charity.“ Francis Quarles, English poet
Foundations of Charitable Giving
A certain charitable foundation is in the news. It makes me think about generosity. How do you go about your charitable giving? I give to causes I care about I give to people I care about I am … Continue reading
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An Uncomfortable Yes
Remember Peter’s vision about the unclean animals? Animals the Lord God told him to kill and eat? Acts 10:14 (NIV) “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. God asks us to do something unusual. It makes us uncomfortable. We … Continue reading
Comforting the Comfortable?
I admit it. I whine. To God. Me: I just want to be comfortable. Dear Jesus, is that too much to ask? Jesus: If I expected you to be comfortable, you wouldn’t need the Comforter. John 14:26 … Continue reading
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Uncomfortable Heritage
I would rather be comfortable. But our Scriptural role models didn’t lead comfortable lives. Abram left his home for an unknown destination (Genesis 12) Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers (Genesis 37) David was hunted … Continue reading