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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
God’s Count
Matthew 10:29-30 (CEV) Aren’t two sparrows sold for only a penny? But your Father knows when any one of them falls to the ground. Even the hairs on your head are counted. God doesn’t estimate. His models are never wrong. … Continue reading
What Counts?
I see daily updates to the COVID-19 death count. Are these counts less important? Suicides Homicides Abortions Every life counts. Every life is someone’s child. Everyone is a child of God. God knows what I don’t know. … Continue reading
Shelter in the Midst of Persecution
Open Doors USA reports that Christians in northern Nigeria are facing increasing harassment and violence. As many as 1200 Christians were killed in the first half of 2020. “In some northern states, increasing numbers of Christians are dressing … Continue reading
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Hypocritical Words
Our cancel culture is quick to condemn. Jesus spoke about this sort of rush to judgment: Matthew 7:3-5 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that … Continue reading
Responsible Words
The words you speak can be good or evil. The same is true of your silence. “You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.” Martin Luther (1483-1546) Luther … Continue reading
Simple Words
Keep it short: Matthew 10:37 (TLV) Say just a simple ‘Yes, I will’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Your word is enough.
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Worthless Words
Are the words you’re listening to worth your time? Proverbs 10:19-20 (MSG) The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words. The speech of a good person is worth waiting for; the … Continue reading
Long-Winded Words
Job 16:3 (NIV) Will your long-winded speeches never end? What ails you that you keep on arguing? Heard any “windy words” lately? On the news From politicians Even with friends and family You need some quality time with … Continue reading
Shelter from Extinction
ISIS met military defeat in Iraq, and many displaced Christians hoped to return to their homeland. The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is one of several organizations wanting to help. ACN conducted several surveys to define … Continue reading
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Otherwise
Isaiah 5:21 (NIV) Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. I want to be wise in Your eyes, Lord. Otherwise, woe is me!