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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Use Your Imagination (Wednesday)
Have you noticed how almost every news article and blog post has a picture attached? Sometimes it enhances the story. And sometimes it is just an obligatory filler, a random image that carries little connection to the content. I’m annoyed by the same taped-off … Continue reading
Use Your Imagination (Tuesday)
“Imagination is the greatest gift God has given us . . . it will be one of the greatest assets to faith when the time of trial comes, because your faith and the Spirit of God will work together . … Continue reading
Use Your Imagination
Imagination. What is it? Child’s play Unproductive day dreaming Unleashed creativity Is it far fetched to consider my imagination not just a gift from God, but also a reflection of God? Take the creation account from Genesis 1. God spoke … Continue reading
Restoring My Soul
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Why Work? (Friday)
Here’s the thing, Lord. I try to do things well–on my job, for our church and at home. I’d like to say that I do this good work for you, but I can’t lie (at least not to you, God). Most … Continue reading
Why Work? (Thursday)
An unashamed worker–that’s a worthy goal: 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Typical me, … Continue reading
Why Work? (Wednesday)
“Fear God and work hard.” Wise advice from a guy who started working at age 10, earned enough to pay for college, completed medical school, practiced his own brand of medicine in the remotest of places, explored the rivers … Continue reading
Why Work? (Tuesday)
Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord. Surprise! My work isn’t all about me. It isn’t even about my employer. My work is all about God.
Why Work?
Why work? To pay the rent To change the world for the better Somebody’s gotta do it Our culture sends the message that not having to work is great—retiring early, inheriting a fortune, winning the lottery, paying … Continue reading
We Gather Together (Friday)
Which spiritual discipline goes with gather together? Hospitality! Let them gather together in your own home. 2 Peter 4:3 (ESV) Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. Yep, I grumble about it: The house is a mess. What am I … Continue reading
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