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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Election Signs (Wednesday)
2 Peter 1:10 (NIV) Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. I’ve been elected–by God. And certainly not because I waged a winning campaign. I am elected by God’s grace.
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Election Signs (Tuesday)
Today’s the day. Follow those VOTE signs to your polling place. And pray. Me: Dear Lord, let my favorites win today. God: Really? Me: OK, God, your will be done. But please bless my guy–the one whose name is on that sign over … Continue reading
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Election Signs (Monday)
It’s election week. Signs sprout at every corner, sometimes just a name and an elected office. Frequently there’s a tag, Democrat, Republican or Independent. Less often, there’s a descriptor: fiscal conservative, strong leader, pro-business, for sale–oops! wrong sign . . . … Continue reading
Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Friday)
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Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Thursday)
If all Christians whispered a blessing over every child they encountered this evening, it truly would be a holy night, a Hallowed Eve.
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Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Wednesday)
Me: Look at him: tough-guy swagger, droopy drawers, stone face. He’s trouble! God: Why are you cursing my creation? Me: What cursing? It’s the truth. God: The truth? Really? Look at him with my eyes. Speak blessing into his … Continue reading
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Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Tuesday)
Trick or Treat. Treat or Trick. Reminds me of biblical blessings and curses: James 3:9-11 (VOICE) . . . this same tongue can be both an instrument of blessing to our Lord and Father and a weapon that … Continue reading
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Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Monday)
It’s almost Halloween. How do you feel about the costumed kiddos on your doorstep? Gotta love ’em Help! They’re holding me hostage (for chocolate) Dental disasters in the making Can’t we just skip the whole Halloween holiday? Dress-up is … Continue reading
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Uniquely You (Friday)
One of my spiritual leaders, Lee B. Spitzer, said in his book, Endless Possibilities, “God does not begin a process in our lives by chance or on a whim, but rather because He has specific and achievable goals in mind for … Continue reading
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Uniquely You (Thursday)
“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” Margaret Mead got this one right.