Category Archives: Building character

Looking to Be All Love

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Matthew 22:37-38 (NIV) You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. My intentions are good, but . . . … Continue reading →

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Quick Political Prayer

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

James 1:19 (NIV) Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. Lord, when it comes to politicians, make me quick to pray, slow to criticize and slow to get all worked up.

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Best-Dressed Memories

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Remember your parents’ wise guidance. Proverbs 1:8-9 (CEV) My child, obey the teachings of your parents, and wear their teachings as you would a lovely hat or a pretty necklace. Wisdom never goes out of style.

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Simple Thanks

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

The golden rule of gratitude: Be thankful to others as you would have them be thankful to you.

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Rise to the Occasion

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

The fastest way to rise to an occasion is to kneel down in prayer. Philippians 4:6-7 (MSG) Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know … Continue reading →

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My All or Nothing.

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Philippians 4:13 (NIV) I can do all this through him who gives me strength. John 5:30 By myself I can do nothing.

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When I Hear “Not Now”

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Oh Lord, I want instant answers. I try to trust your “Not now,” but deep down I’m whining, “I want it, and I want it now!” Grant me patience (and I want it now).

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Hear, Here!

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

God calls. Are you a Samuel? Or a Jonah? I hear, I’m here (Samuel) I hear, and I’m outta here (Jonah) 1 Samuel 3:10 (ESV) And the LORD came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! … Continue reading →

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More Virtue

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

You may be familiar with the “virtuous” woman or wife “of noble character” in Proverbs 31:10. The Hebrew word, “hayil,” is often translated virtuous, noble, capable, valiant, excellent, strong, good, worthy. According to Vocabulary.com, virtuous is “‘good‘ with a … Continue reading →

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Fit for Service

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

I confess, Lord God: I procrastinate for personal convenience. I delay so I won’t disrupt my routine. I put things off because I put my comfort first. Forgive these failures. Teach me to get started, keep moving … Continue reading →

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