Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Pray Like an Eagle

  Today’s thought is wrapped around the fourth face of Revelation’s heavenly beings.   Revelation 4:7 (ESV) . . . and the fourth living creature like an eagle in flight. The eagle in flight sees beyond the earthly horizon. The … Continue reading

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Pray Like a Man

  Man — prayer face three of four (based on the heavenly creatures of Revelation) —     Revelation 4:7 (ESV) . . . the third living creature with the face of a man. The prayers of the man-face are … Continue reading

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Pray Like an Ox

  This week, we’re focusing on the four faces of prayer, based on the faces of the heavenly beings described in Revelation.   Revelation 4:7 (ESV) . . . the second living creature like an ox. Oxen do the heavy … Continue reading

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Pray Like a Lion

  I don’t remember exactly who and when, but years ago I learned about four faces of prayer–based on the four faces of the Revelation’s heavenly creatures.   Revelation 4:7 (ESV) The first living creature like a lion, the second … Continue reading

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Tell My Story

God is writing my story. It’s unique. because I’m unique. I love to tell my story. Let me tell you what God has done for me.

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Tell the Children

Psalm 145:4 (NLT) Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.   My generation should tell the next generation about the power of God.     I’m working on it. How about you?

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I’ll Tell

I love to hear God’s story, and I love to tell it.

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To My Fellow Writers

Here’s a bit of advice–from me– posted today on the COMPEL Training blog.  

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Tell Me

I need to hear it. Then I can tell it.  

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Tell the Truth

My church has invited a few children who don’t know much about Jesus and the Bible to join us every morning this week. We’re offering fun, food, crafts and Bible lessons. We’re following in the psalmist’s steps: Psalm 78:2-4 (NLT) … Continue reading

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