Category Archives: KISS (short & simple)

Simple Statistics

  Those of us who read easily often take the skill for granted. What do the stats say?   43 million American adults cannot read, write or do math above the 3rd grade level (Proliteracy) 17% of Americans don’t read … Continue reading

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Thanks for Reluctant Readers

I am thankful for the many Christians who don’t let their struggle to read stand in the way of their relationship with Christ.  I am thankful for the easy-reader versions of the Bible that use shorter sentences and simpler words … Continue reading

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Bless Those Reluctant Readers

Lots of people find reading to be hard work. I call them “reluctant readers.” Many of them lack the ability to scan. They start at the top and work their way down the page, reading every word.   I scan … Continue reading

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Simply the Cross

“Down at the cross where my Savior died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory to his name!” E. A. Hoffman, 1875   Because of the cross, we are cleansed … Continue reading

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Simply Persevere

Do you think the Bible is too hard? Ezra 7:10 (ICB) Ezra had worked hard to know and obey the Teachings of the Lord.   Be like Ezra. Keep reading! Work hard. Hang in. Press forward. Carry on. Stand strong. … Continue reading

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Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth

Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?     Keep it simple. Tell the truth. The whole truth. Proverbs 12:22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in … Continue reading

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Simply Unacceptable

  This week we looked at the unacceptable: words, thoughts, worship and work.     Note to self: The unacceptable words, thoughts, worship and work have no tie to reading ability or academic achievement. Acceptance is tied to wisdom. Where … Continue reading

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Classroom

  Millions of American students are going to school virtually. At home, on-line.   Between video games, social media, television, movies and smart phones–is there room to learn? May they soon be back in the classroom, God. Meanwhile, give them … Continue reading

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Keeping It Too Simple?

  I’m a believer in keeping it simple. But I wonder if we’re doing a disservice to our children by keeping it too simple.   Insta-analysis Snap opinions Tweets from twits* TikToc’s 15 second clock It would be better to … Continue reading

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Living a Lie

Many of the images from the breach of the Capitol felt like a video game: up a wall, through the glass, up the stairs, down a corridor. Have we crossed the line between fantasy and reality?   Romans 1:25 (MSG) … Continue reading

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