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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Civil? (Wednesday)
God: Civil . . . that part about loving and praying for your enemies? It applies here. Me: I don’t suppose that “Dear God, let my side win” is what you have in mind? God: I’d like more focus from … Continue reading
Civil? (Tuesday)
Good advice from the Good Book: James 3:13-14, 17-18 (CEV) Are any of you wise or sensible? Then show it by living right and by being humble and wise in everything you do. But if your heart is full of … Continue reading
Civil? (Monday)
Lots of words coming out of Washington right now—what do you think? Grandstanding, no substance from anyone. I agree with one side, but the presentation bothers me. Can’t we just be civil about it? Civil—according to … Continue reading
Sovereign Debt (Friday)
John Wesley (1703-1791) was a man of many talents: He preached and wrote, his words concise and inspiring. He was a logical thinker and an efficient organizer (there’s a reason we call them Method-ists). He commented on reaping one’s field: … Continue reading
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Sovereign Debt (Thursday)
Me: Not harvesting to the edges of a field seems out of touch with our culture. God: Most Americans don’t harvest fields for profit, true. But you have income. Me: A paycheck—for me, direct deposit. And with my handy-dandy credit … Continue reading
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Sovereign Debt (Wednesday)
God tells us to live within our means; that is, to keep our expenses inside the boundaries of our incomes, and in so doing share our left-overs with those who are less fortunate. Leviticus 23:22 (CEV) When you harvest your … Continue reading
Sovereign Debt (Tuesday)
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Sovereign Debt (Monday)
How do you feel about the national debt? Government always runs on borrowed money. A nation and its people should live within their means. Owing money to our enemies doesn’t seem like a good idea. Deuteronomy 28:1,12 … Continue reading
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Worthy of Hire (Friday)
Ecclesiasties 2:24 (CEV) The best thing we can do is to enjoy eating, drinking, and working. I believe these are God’s gifts to us. Solomon has a point. Consider your job a gift from God. Stop grumbling about it, stop fanaticizing … Continue reading
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Worthy of Hire (Thursday)
Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a modern-day Samuel. His mother, like Samuel’s, promised him to the Lord before he was born. As an adult, he adopted the name Watchman, because he considered himself a watchman raised up by God to sound the … Continue reading