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We Gather Together (Wednesday)

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

I listen to the news reports, and I think the end of the world is fast approaching. Makes me want to run to my home, close the door and hide. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we … Continue reading →

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We Gather Together (Tuesday)

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

I wonder . . . . . . were there people who got on Jesus’ nerves? Other than the Pharisees and religious leaders? Out of the thousands of hangers-on, not even one who constantly interrupted, or one with a whiney … Continue reading →

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We Gather Together

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

What’s your social calendar look like? Empty, wanna get together? Overbooked, no time to meet up this week Always have time for friends and family Note the social calendar of the early Christians: Acts 2:42 (NIV) They … Continue reading →

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Building My Legacy (Thursday)

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

Intimacy with God takes time. It requires quiet time, solitude, perseverance. In this day of instant messages and short attention spans, people lack the skills to experience God’s best. I want my children and grandchildren to experience the … Continue reading →

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Building My Legacy (Wednesday)

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

I can think of no greater privilege than praying a legacy of hope into my children’s and grandchildren’s future: Ephesians 1:17-19 (NIV) I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may … Continue reading →

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Building My Legacy (Tuesday)

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

Exodus 34:6-7 (NASB) The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty … Continue reading →

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Building My Legacy (Monday)

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

What legacy do you hope to leave your children and grandchildren? Money Real estate Possessions Do you have a will telling who gets what? We draw up plans to divvy up our bank accounts and investments. Possessions will be divided and distributed. … Continue reading →

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Out of Your Comfort Zone (Friday)

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

Paul, who endured much suffering for the sake of his ministry, asked believers to pray for him. Ephesians 6:19 (MSG) Pray that I’ll know what to say and have the courage to say it at the right time, telling the … Continue reading →

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Out of Your Comfort Zone (Thursday)

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

This was the question: How do you feel about this church? Round the table came the answers, each one a version of “I feel comfortable here.” Till it was my turn. We were comparative newcomers to the congregation. Folks were … Continue reading →

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Out of Your Comfort Zone (Wednesday)

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

I doubt that Alexander Maclaren (1826-1910) ever heard the phrase comfort zone. He did, however, understand how to get out of it. “Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall … Continue reading →

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