Shirlee Abbott

Belong with Strong

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

“Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak, but He is strong.”

Big and old to Him belong. They can be weak, too.

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Strength for the Frail

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Sometimes it’s the oldest and most frail saints who lead the way. They know (as did the Apostle Paul) the source of their strength.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
[God] said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

God’s grace. Our strength.

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Simple Stretches

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

When God moves you outside your comfort zone, he’s stretching your spiritual muscles.

It’s physical therapy for your soul.

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Body and Soul

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Which is stronger, your body or your soul?

My body’s pretty fragile
My body is tough
I’m all around weak

A strong soul can support a fragile body. A strong body will never make up for a fragile soul.

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Safe Shelter by a Landfill

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Around the world, some of the poorest people live near or on garbage dumps. New Life Nicaragua decided to do something about it.

“In 2009, NLN began a new ministry in Cristo Rey, a barrio set near a landfill and engulfed in extreme poverty. Many people lacked the basic needs of shelter, water, and electricity. We built the first home there in 2010, and have since constructed over 300 homes.”

Lord God, our hearts go out to the dear people who dwell in such desperate places. Raise up more organizations like NLN. Give them the vision and resources to provide safe spaces for families, in Jesus’ name.