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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 Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding
Wisdom and understanding set God’s people apart. Deuteronomy 4:5-6 (NIV) See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession … Continue reading
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The Spirit of the Lord
I often pray this passage from Isaiah 11 over myself and others. This visual helps me focus, as I pray for the touch of the Spirit, head to knees. The road signs point my thoughts in the right direction. … Continue reading
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Trust, Obey & Pray
Augustine of Hippo was the son of a pagan father and a Christian mother. His mother prayed tirelessly for her wayward son. His conversion to Christianity transformed his life. He knew what it was to trust and obey (and to … Continue reading
Trust and Obey
This well-known hymn says it all in three short lines. Fear not. Just trust. And obey. John Sammis (1846-1919) served his local and state YMCA, pastored several midwestern churches and taught at the Bible Institute of Los … Continue reading
In God We Trust
Life can be scary. Psalm 56:3-4 (ESV) When I am afraid, I put my trust in you . . . in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. With God on our side, it’s a lot less scary. … Continue reading
Got Trust?
Jeremiah 17:7 (EXB) The person who trusts [has confidence] in the Lord will be blessed. The Lord will show him that he can be trusted. God is trustworthy. And willing to prove it.
Coming Justice and Righteousness
In the end, we’ll account for our justice and righteousness (or lack thereof). Jesus is the final Judge. He has the perfect credentials.
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Blessed Justice and Righteousness
God calls us to act justly and live righteously. Where do you fall on the justice and righteousness scale? As for me, I fall a bit short. OK, maybe a lot short. I’m a just and righteous work-in-progress.
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