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Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
The Gift of Intelligence
Gad gave me the gift of intelligence, along with the free will to do as I want with it. “Take my intellect and use every power as thou shalt choose. Take my will and make it thine; it shall be … Continue reading
Real Intelligence
Intelligence without God-sense (AKA wisdom) is foolishness. James 3:17-18 (MSG) Real wisdom, God’s wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged intelligence, James 3:17-18, Proverbs 3:4, Wisdom
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Divine Intelligence
God’s thoughts are higher than my thoughts. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10a (ESV) But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— … Continue reading
Transforming, Not Conforming, Intelligence
When AI finishes our thoughts and sentences, won’t we all sound alike? Romans 12:2a (NIV) Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Renew your mind, transform your … Continue reading
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Tagged conform, Romans 12:2, transform
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Higher (Not Artificial) Intelligence
Like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is part of my daily routine — choosing the news stories popping up on my screen, printing discount coupons at the store, even finishing my sentences as I write on this website. AI … Continue reading
Spiritual Sufficiency and Prosperity
My posts for this week have been about sufficiency and prosperity. Spiritually, I think, they are the same. Ephesians 1:3 (NLT) All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged comparison, content, Ephesians 1:3, Hebrews 13:5, prosperity, sufficiency
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Sufficient Grace
Paul asked God for more, and this was the answer. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (AMP) He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation].” I say, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 2 Corinthians 12:9, grace, more than enough, Robert Robinson, sufficient
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Personal Prosperity
What is it to prosper personally, to be prosperous? Let’s take King David, for example. 1 Saurel 18:14 (AMP) David acted wisely and prospered in all his ways, and the Lord was with him. “Prospered” — in Hebrew, sakal, meaning to have insight and … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel 18:14, prosper, we've come this far by faith
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National Prosperity
How would you measure the prosperity of a nation? Here are some possibilities. Total wealth Economic output Employment rate Average income How does God evaluate a nation’s prosperity? Perhaps he looks at justice and righteousness. Proverbs 17:15 (EXB) … Continue reading
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Tagged justice, prosperity, Proverbs 17:15, righteousness
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Sufficiency or Prosperity
I pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11) It is a request for sufficiency–for what I need. But sometimes I make it into a request for personal prosperity–for me to provide for myself everything I … Continue reading
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Tagged enough, Matthew 6:11, prosperity, sufficiency
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