Category Archives: Window on our culture

Unintended Consequences

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

  Continuing in Daniel 6: Without giving it much thought, the king agreed to ban prayers to anybody but him. It sounded good.   “Daniel is praying to his god,” the conspirators said. “It’s the lions’ den for him. You … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Time

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

  My pastor’s sermon this week was on Daniel in the den of lions (Daniel 6). I kept thinking, “Just like now.” How so?   Hidden agendas Unintended consequences What goes around, comes around Hidden agendas made public. Good intentions … Continue reading →

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The Right Hand

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Here in the USA, it’s Memorial Day. A day for remembering. Remembering loved ones who left too soon. Remembering those who gave their lives serving their country. Remembering God. Remembering God’s right hand at work: in my nation in my … Continue reading →

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Survive, Revive, Thrive

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Survive: continue to exist Revive: restore, renew Thrive: grow vigorously, flourish   Lord God, I don’t want to merely survive COVID’s isolation. Revive me during this time. I want to thrive!  

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Mourning’s Morning

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

  Social distancing bringing you to tears? Fear not! It won’t last forever.     Psalm 30:5b (NIV) Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Embrace hope! Morning is coming.

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Apathetic or Empathetic

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Apathetic: with no interest or concern. Empathetic: able to understand and share the feelings.   We’ve been practicing social distancing for a while now. Has it made you more empathetic towards folks who routinely live in isolation? Hebrews 4:15 (NIV) For … Continue reading →

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Multitude and Solitude

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

  The social distancing continues. Are you missing the multitude? Enjoying the solitude?   I’m delighted with the distancing Too much me, not enough them Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a … Continue reading →

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Protect Older Folks

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Leviticus 19:32 (MSG) Show respect to the aged; honor the presence of an elder. Even if you’re not at risk, follow the guidelines. You owe it to your parents and grandparents. Or perhaps your presence in their lives is the … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Distance

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 27:12 (GNT) Sensible people will see trouble coming and avoid it, but an unthinking person will walk right into it and regret it later. Be sensible, and keep a safe distance.    Think ahead. Might be COVID-19 isn’t the … Continue reading →

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Cover Your Mouth

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

James 3:5 (CEV) The tongue is . . . an evil power that dirties the rest of the body and sets a person’s entire life on fire. Your mouth can be the source of nasty germs–germs with power to infect … Continue reading →

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