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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
Safe from Persecution
I read now and then about the persecution of Christians. How often does it happen? Open Doors USA offers this quick count: “1 in 9 Christians worldwide experience high levels of persecution.” One of nine. What should the other … Continue reading
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See You in 2021
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Safe Shelter in 2021
Psalm 91:1 (NIV) Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. My New Year’s prayer for my faithful readers: May you safely dwell in the shelter of the Lord’s hand.
God’s People
St. Augustine was a deep thinker and a great writer. A rather wild child, he came to Christ in his thirties. His written legacy (more than 5 million words) still speaks to our souls. Let the just rejoice, … Continue reading
Your People
Think for a moment of your people, the folks who’ve had a part in your faith journey: Your ancestors–from Adam to your parents. The dear saints who founded the church where you worship. Everyone who taught you … Continue reading
Those People
Luke 2:10 (VOICE) Don’t be afraid! Listen! I bring good news, news of great joy, news that will affect all people everywhere. All people. Everywhere. Including folks on the other side of the political aisle. Drug dealers. Cranky … Continue reading
All People
It’s the last week of Advent. Let’s look at the least phrase of our verse: Luke 2:10 (NLV) The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. See! I bring you good news of great joy which is for all … Continue reading
Sheltering Eyes
Have you read about the Chinese government’s efforts to control its citizens? Asia Harvest reports that thousands of Christian leaders have gone missing: “Each person in China must have an ID card. It is impossible for a person … Continue reading
Joy of Reading
Start simple. “Our hope is that the elementary reading of comics will lead to the joy of reading good books.” Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) And there’s no better book than the Bible.
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Sheer Joy
Looking ahead to eternal joy: Isaiah 65:17-19 (TPT) Look! I am creating entirely new heavens and a new earth! They will be so wonderful that no one will even think about the old ones anymore! As you wait for … Continue reading