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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Poll-Tested Position (Thursday)
Seems to me that there is only one opinion that really counts: God’s. So why am I so concerned about what people think?
Poll-Tested Positions (Wednesday)
From John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, clergyman and president of Princeton University: “If your cause is just, if your principles are pure, and if your conduct is prudent, you need not fear the multitude of … Continue reading
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Poll-Tested Positions (Tuesday)
The Bible doesn’t say much about opinion polls . . . . . . or does it? Philippians 4:8 (NASB) Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of … Continue reading
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Poll-Tested Positions (Monday)
“Poll-tested position.” I ran across the phrase in an opinion column. What is it? a popularity contest shilling for votes scientific approach to public opinion Seems to me that true leaders influence public opinion. Followers are influenced … Continue reading
Why is this week different? (Friday)
Here the Old Testament meets the New Testament. from Ecclesiastes 3 (and from Jesus) There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, … Continue reading
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Why is this week different? (Thursday)
I forget stuff–where I put my keys, something from the grocery store, an unfinished chore. Like my dad used to say, “I don’t have a memory, I have a forgettery.” We are forgetful people. God established the Passover celebration so his people would remember the slaves’ exodus … Continue reading
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Why is this week different? (Wednesday)
Luke 22:8 Jesus said to Peter and John, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us to eat.” Gotta admire Jesus’ commitment to the traditions of his faith. Of course, this celebration of the Passover transformed the Old Testament (old promise) … Continue reading
Why is this week different? (Tuesday)
Jesus–a study in contrasts: Most people, if they thought someone was out to kill them, would lay low. Jesus entered Jerusalem to the crowd’s Hosanna cries. Next day, he made a scene in the center of town. But … Continue reading
Why is this week different? (Monday)
It’s Holy Week. Holy, as in sacred, set apart, consecrated. How do you honor Holy Week? Chocolate, bunnies and eggs Extra church services I work, just like every other week The last week of Jesus’ earthly life … Continue reading
Word Power (Friday)
Jesus is “the Word.” John 1:1,14 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God . . . The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. … Continue reading