Category Archives: House and home

Better or Worse

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

  Many of us hope and pray that our kids do better than us. King David had lots of wives. His son Solomon had more–700 wives, more or less. Way more than his father. 1 Kings 11:4 (NIV) His wives … Continue reading →

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Valiant Warriors

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

  The Bible tells of valiant warriors.     Joshua 8:3 So Joshua rose with all the people of war to go up to Ai; and Joshua chose 30,000 men, valiant warriors, and sent them out at night. The Hebrew word … Continue reading →

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Finish It!

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

  I bore easily. I am intrigued by a new project, weary of an old one. I leave a trail of unfinished tasks. What incomplete items clutter your living space?   Half done crafts Abandoned building projects Redecorating never quite completed … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Season

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

  Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.   Autumn has long been my favorite season. It occurs to me that I’m in my personal autumn. Childhood was spring. … Continue reading →

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What About “Remember the Sabbath” Don’t You Understand?

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

  Not so long ago, God and I had quite a talk about the Sabbath Day.     God: What about “Remember the Sabbath” don’t you understand? Me: I’ve just got too much to do. There’s never enough time. God: … Continue reading →

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And God Said, “Don’t Work”

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

Exodus 20:9-11 (CEV) You have six days when you can do your work, but the seventh day of each week belongs to me, your God. No one is to work on that day.   Some of our ancestors were strict … Continue reading →

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Good Morning, Sunday

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

  What’s your usual Sunday morning attitude?       Oh no, it’s halfway to Monday! So much to do today, let’s get started Good morning, Lord Exodus 20:8 (NIV) Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. It is … Continue reading →

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It’s All God’s, and It’s All Good

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

  Genesis 1:27-28 (ESV) So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and … Continue reading →

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I’m Back!

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

  Psalm 68:6 God sets the lonely in families.     Loneliness isn’t my issue. God set me in a great family.  

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Closeted Treasures

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Shirlee Abbott

    Line the walls of your prayer closet with shelves where you keep your answers to prayer.   From time to time, pick up these treasures and remember the circumstances. Remember how God answered your prayer at just the … Continue reading →

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