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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Out of Your Comfort Zone (Thursday)
This was the question: How do you feel about this church? Round the table came the answers, each one a version of “I feel comfortable here.” Till it was my turn. We were comparative newcomers to the congregation. Folks were … Continue reading
Out of Your Comfort Zone (Wednesday)
I doubt that Alexander Maclaren (1826-1910) ever heard the phrase comfort zone. He did, however, understand how to get out of it. “Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall … Continue reading
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Out of Your Comfort Zone (Tuesday)
People know that I pray. Sometimes they ask me to pray for them. One of those times, God nudged me, Do it. Now. I got up from my desk and walked out of my comfort zone. I put my … Continue reading
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Out of Your Comfort Zone (Monday)
What makes you uncomfortable? Meeting new people Praying in public Change! The Apostle Paul got himself into uncomfortable situations: 2 Corinthians 11:25 (NIV) Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, tree … Continue reading
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Prepare the Way (Friday)
“Oh, men and women, pray through; pray through! Do not just begin to pray and pray a little while and throw up your hands and quit; but pray and pray and pray until God bends the heavens and comes down.” … Continue reading
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Prepare the Way (Thursday)
The weather is better, but huge snow banks still obstruct the way. Isaiah 57:14 (ESV) . . . prepare the way, remove every obstruction from my people’s way. I think of it this way: When I pray … Continue reading
Prepare the Way (Wednesday)
A shovel is my tool of choice to clear the path. I know how to use the snowblower, but I’d rather let someone else do it. Me, drive a snowplow? No way. Some people pray the way I … Continue reading
Prepare the Way (Tuesday)
Isaiah 40:3 (CEV) Someone is shouting: “Clear a path in the desert! Make a straight road for the Lord our God. Fill in the valleys; flatten every hill and mountain. Level the rough and rugged ground. Then the glory of the Lord will appear for … Continue reading
Prepare the Way (Monday)
18 inches. That much snow fell on my sidewalk and driveway last week. How do you handle snow that blocks your way? Shovel my way through Fire up the snow blower Wait for the guy with the plow … Continue reading
I Pledge Thee My Troth (Friday)
I am thankful for a husband who keeps his pledge–faithful to me, faithful to God. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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