Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Rescue from the Potholes

Where I live, freezing, thawing, and the scrape of snowplows can leave a trail of potholes. They make for rough travel. I try my best to avoid them. I try to avoid spiritual potholes as well. When I fail, I … Continue reading

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Directions for the Trip

You may have heard this joke: Why did Moses wander in the desert for 40 years? Because he didn’t stop and ask for directions. Actually, Moses was following God’s directions. Me? Not so much. Proverbs 3:6 (GNT) Remember the Lord in everything … Continue reading

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Bright Headlights for My Trip

My night vision isn’t what it used to be. I was delighted to discover the headlights on our new car do a much better job of lighting my way. Yay for new technology!   Psalm 119:105 (MSG) By your words … Continue reading

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I’d Like a Map, Please

A new year brings me a new journal where I write down my goals and sketch out my plans to reach them. I try to map out my days, months and year. Back before GPS, when planning a trip, we’d … Continue reading

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Snow Worries

The noble woman of Proverbs isn’t worried. Proverbs 31:21 (NIV) When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. In the Old Testament, scarlet described thread woven into the Tabernacle and … Continue reading

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The New Year Has Begun

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Snow Quiet

  I love the way snow muffles the neighborhood noise. I walked the dog in the early morning darkness, soaking in the stillness.   Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God. I can only speak for myself, … Continue reading

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Snow Plan

  Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.   By us, a morning snowstorm canceled the last day of school before Christmas break. Months earlier, the school board approved the schedule. It was posted on … Continue reading

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Snow Place

  Snow has been in the news lately … and on the ground by us. So this week, I decided to focus on what the Bible says about those white flakes.   Job 38:22 (NIV) Have you entered the storehouses … Continue reading

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Jesus, Emmanuel

  God with us … past, present and future. May the Lord bless you and keep you and make Himself known to you, today and through all eternity, amen.

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