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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
True Fun
God has a sense of humor. I’m sure of it. After all, he created the duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying platypus. We are created to smile, giggle, chuckle, laugh, guffaw. God intends that we have fun. True fun, not mocking, … Continue reading
True Confession
When I confess my sin to God in prayer, I often point out what “the other guy” did first. God: That is someone else’s story. True confession always starts with “I . . . “
True Worship
John 4:24 (NIV) God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. I can sing, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow,” or “I love you, Lord.” But if my mind is … Continue reading
True Freedom
How truthful are you? I never tell a lie Guilty of little white lies Guilty of big black lies I forget what truth looks like John 8:32 (NASB) You will know the truth, and the truth will … Continue reading
Persecution and Blessing Defined (by God)
When something happens to me that I don’t like, I complain to God that I am being persecuted. I ask God to bless me by giving me what I want. God reminds me that what I don’t … Continue reading
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Daily Blessings — I’ll Take Coffee with That
From Jeremy Taylor — part preacher, part poet (mid-1600’s): “The labor and sweat of our brows is so far from being a curse, that without it our very bread would not be so great a blessing.“ Cleric Taylor’s wisdom still applies. … Continue reading
Disciplined Blessings
About 35 years ago, handy hubby and I bought our first new car. It was the bottom-of-the-line model, but a big step up for us. We were elated. At the same time, an acquaintance bought his daughter a nicer new … Continue reading
Less Blessed
Let us remember those who are persecuted for their faith. Matthew 5:10 (NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. And all this time I’ve been thinking … Continue reading
Costly Faith
We mourn for the nine godly souls who died in the Charleston church shooting. Here in America, church is usually a safe place to praise, pray and study the Bible. Elsewhere, these activities end in financial loss, imprisonment or death. … Continue reading
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Father’s Influence
I went back to college when my youngest was 4. I felt guilty about leaving him home with Dad. He said, “Don’t feel bad, Mommy. While you’re gone Daddy and I put our feet on the coffee table like … Continue reading