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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Be Hospitable to Travelers
Job had many fine qualities, including: Job 31:32b (NIV) … my door was always open to the traveler. Who among us can say the same?
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Be Hospitable to the Family of God
I welcome my extended family into my home. I offer them a warm bed and few meals, no complaints. So should it be for my brothers and sisters in Christ. Romans 12:13 (PHILLIPS) Give freely to fellow-Christians in want, … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: the Habit of Hospitality
Good morning, Lord. I got sloppy during the pandemic. I wore my PJs till noon, let housework go and got used to hanging out with myself. I’ve been slow to restore some good habits–especially the habit of hospitality. Teach me … Continue reading
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Be Hospitable–for the Fun of It
I used to invite folks to my house. I quit during the pandemic, and I never really started again. The world went back to normal, and my new normal didn’t include hospitality. Until this week. We hosted a potluck dinner … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Answering God’s Call
Good morning, Lord. It would be so easy to roll over and snooze through the time I set aside to spend with You. Here You are, waiting for me. Here I am, longing for a few more minutes of sleep. … Continue reading
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Answering God’s Call
When it comes to answering God’s call, we can’t do better than Peter and his brother Andrew. Matthew 4:19-20 (NIV) “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Running from God’s Call
Good morning, Lord. You have called me to this place at this time–it is no accident of fate. I don’t want to ignore Your call, or wish I were somewhere else. Help me understand Your purpose and enable me to … Continue reading
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Running from God’s Call
Jonah heard God’s call and ran away. Jonah 1:2-3 (NLT) “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” But Jonah got up … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Doubting God’s Call
Good morning, Lord. Sometimes, it seems like You have more confidence in me than I do. I forget that the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in me (Ephesians 1:19-20). Teach me that “I … Continue reading
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Doubting God’s Call
Samuel heard God’s call and stepped forward in faith. Not so Moses. He heard, but he had doubts. Exodus 3:10-12 (NLT) “Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead my people Israel out of … Continue reading
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