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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Granted or Gratitude
What freedoms do you most take for granted? Freedom to speak my mind Freedom to live out my faith Freedom to participate in my government Freedom to own what I purchase Hearing about the restrictions on … Continue reading
Vote on Your Knees (Friday)
Mark 10:43 (CEV) If you want to be great, you must be the servant of all the others. May those we elected become true public servants.
Vote on Your Knees (Thursday)
The election is over. This is no time to stop praying. Your will be done, Lord–in the White House, in legislatures, in state houses, in town councils, inboards of education–as it is in heaven.
Vote on Your Knees (Tuesday)
Today, consider your voting booth a sanctuary. Start by thanking God for the opportunity and mental capacity to vote. Ask God to bless the candidates listed on the ballot–those you like and those you don’t; pray … Continue reading
Vote on Your Knees
The Bible, I grant you, doesn’t specifically address voting. What do I do? I vote my conscience I vote for people who share my values I vote for the candidates who will make life better for me … Continue reading
Hallowed Eve, Holy Night (Thursday)
You find the time to shop for candy to give neighborhood children who come to your door on Halloween. How about a year-round gift that is better than candy? Find the time to pray for all the children you know: (from Ephesians … Continue reading
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Holy Night (Wednesday)
All Saints Day–a solemn day of devotion to the departed faithful. All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saints Day. Let’s make it a holy time of prayer, devoted to the not-yet-departed faithful: Ephesians 6:18 (NASB) With all prayer … Continue reading
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Holy Night (Tuesday)
I read that some ancient cultures considered harvest time the end of their year. Thus the new year marked the start of a season of cold and dark. I wonder how they acknowledged their new year’s eve. Was it more … Continue reading