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Joy of Reading

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Start simple. “Our hope is that the elementary reading of comics will lead to the joy of reading good books.” Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) And there’s no better book than the Bible.

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Fear God

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 111:10 (NIV) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Just in case you missed it the first time, here it is again. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Pay attention. … Continue reading →

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Hard to Do

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ERV) Whatever happens, always be thankful. Wow! Easier said than done. Not distracted. Not bitter. Not frustrated. No envy. No whining. No pouting. Simply thankful. All the time.

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Prayer Power

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Never underestimate the power of prayer. James 1:5 (NLT) If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.

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Simply Pray

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NET) First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet … Continue reading →

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Perspective on Words

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

James 3:10 (ESV) From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Look carefully at the words you speak, post and text. Do you see more blessings, or more curses?

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Steady Ready Heart

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 57:7 (EXB) My heart is steady [steadfast; ready], God; my heart is steady [steadfast; ready]. I will sing and praise [play a psalm for] you. It’s simple (but not easy): Steady faith, ready to obey.

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The Whole Center

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

The world maps of my childhood classrooms put the United States front and center. What does God’s see? John 3:16 For God so loved the world . . . It’s simple. God sees the whole world.

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Can and Should

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

When I’m making presentation slides, it’s tempting to use moving backgrounds, fancy fonts, flying letters, shifting colors. All those options. I CAN use them all. How fun! If those presentation slides will play out in front of an audience … Continue reading →

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The Power of Discipline

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Day 6. How will I find the power for 40 days of discipline? It’s simple (but not necessarily easy): Not my will but Yours, Lord. Not my power but Yours, Lord.

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