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I KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE.
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
Heavenly Seasons
The last book of the Bible offers an intriguing peek into the heavenly realm. Revelation 22:2 (NIV) On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged changing seasons, Revelation 22:2
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Simple Words to Pray Often
“The Way of the Pilgrim,” first printed in Kazan (in Russia) in 1884, tells the story of a peasant on a quest to “Pray continuously” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). He found his answer in The Jesus Prayer: The perfect prayer for … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, simple words, The Jesus Prayer, The Way of the Pilgrim
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Simple Words to Guide Our Choices
Jesus said, John 13:34 (NIV) “A new command I give you: Love one another.” “Love one another.” Three simple words that change everything.
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged John 13:34, simple words
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Simple Words to Live By
Ten simple rules: Exodus 20:3-17 (CEV) I am the LORD your God . . . Do not worship any god except me. Do not make idols . . . Do not misuse my name . . . … Continue reading
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Tagged Exodus 20:3-17, simple rules, Ten Commandments
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Simple Words of Joy
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Tagged Deuteronomy 6:5, great commandments, joy, Liviticus 19:18, Luke 10:27, Mark 17:30-31, Matthew 22:27-28
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Famous Simple Words
Some of Jesus’ simplest phrases have become part of our culture. People who don’t know and believe in Him use them. From the Sermon on the Mount: “Turn the other cheek” (Matthew 5:39) “Go the extra mile” (Matthew … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged extra mile, Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-41, Matthew 5:41, Matthey 5:39, other cheek, short and simple
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Not Doing Right Is Wrong
James 4:17 (ESV) So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. James makes it clear: Not doing the right thing is wrong. It’s a sin. Lord, be merciful to … Continue reading
Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right
“Two wrongs don’t make a right.” I heard that often as a child. It’s what my mother said every time I tried to blame my reaction on my brother’s action — every time I said, “He started it.” It … Continue reading
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Tagged right and wrong, Romans 14:10-12
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Wrongs Aren’t Right
You’ve heard about the “lesser of two evils.” God may not see it that way. Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the LORD detests them both. We sometimes choose the “lesser evil.” Which doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Lesser of two evile, Proverbs 17:15
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I Was Wrong About Being Right
I used to tell my children I was right 100% of the time. I was wrong. Romans 12:3 (NLT) Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves. God is right … Continue reading