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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
His Story
The Bible is more than history. It’s His story — the story of Jesus. Jesus said so Himself, as He walked the road to Emmaus with friends after the resurrection: Luke 24:27 (NIV) And beginning with Moses and all the … Continue reading
History
The Bible is more than a good story. It’s history. The history of the Jews. The history of Christ’s years on earth. The history of the early Church. It’s the history of God’s eternal plan. 1 Corinthians … Continue reading
My Story
My story is written in the pages of the Bible. Whence I came. Who I am. And where I’m going. That’s my story.
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Bible Book Divine, John Burton, my story
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A Good Story
I love a good story — one with a complex plot, intriguing characters, recurring themes and a happy ending. The Bible has it all: a complex plot (good versus evil), intriguing characters (folks like Moses, David, Solomon, Esther, … Continue reading
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Tagged God's story, good story, John 20:31, read and believe
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Spiritual Fullness
Ephesians 3:19 (AMP) . . . be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself]. Strength, … Continue reading
Spiritual Perspective
Ephesians 3:17-18 (NIV) And I pray that you . . . grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. I have tunnel vision, Lord. I barely grasp the surface of the love of Christ. … Continue reading
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Spiritual Depth
Ephesians 3:17 (APC) May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love. Are you grounded in perfect peace? Let your roots sink deep into divine love. William Law, a Church of England priest, chose faithfulness to God … Continue reading
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Spiritual Strength
Ephesians 3:16 (NIV) I pray that out of his glorious riches he [God] may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Picture the Holy Spirit reaching into God’s treasure chest and handing you the … Continue reading
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Spiritual Thoughts
This week’s topic is inspired by Warren Wiersbe’s book, Prayer 101: Experiencing the Heart of God. In chapter 20, he asks, “For what am I praying?” What about you? For what are you praying? Dr. Wiersbe points us … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Ephesians 3, Prayer 101, Warren Wiersbe
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Not Quite the Right Light
Sure, I want to “let my light shine.” But sometimes I don’t get it quite right. Lord, make me a big, bold searchlight — shining bright for Your glory.