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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
The Right Hand
Here in the USA, it’s Memorial Day. A day for remembering. Remembering loved ones who left too soon. Remembering those who gave their lives serving their country. Remembering God. Remembering God’s right hand at work: in my nation in my … Continue reading
Shelter from Suicidal Thoughts
I’ve heard and read that the number of suicide attempts has gone up during this time of social distancing. Young people, especially, are hit hard by the isolation. From Psychology Today: “The rapid increase in depression, self-harm, and suicide since … Continue reading
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Sweet Scent
2 Corinthians 2:14 (ERV) God uses us to spread his knowledge everywhere like a sweet-smelling perfume. Truth be told, sometimes I feel more like stinky gym socks. But this isn’t about me. It’s about the knowledge of God. … Continue reading
Singing Birds
A simple prayer from my childhood: “Thank you for the world so sweet. Thank you for the food we eat. Thank you for the birds that sing. Thank you, God, for everything.”
Mighty Wind
John 3:7b-8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. Surprise us, God. Send the … Continue reading
Rising Sun
A new day of sunshine is a new reminder to love one and all. Matthew 5:44-45a I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father … Continue reading
Sabbath Rest
I had a delightful Sabbath rest, a lovely nap outdoors. What calls you to a garden snooze? The afternoon sun on my face A balmy breeze in my hair The happy chatter of birds The sweet sent of lilacs … Continue reading
Safe Water
Are you following the instructions for frequent hand-washing? What if there’s no clean water? According to charity: water, 785 million people in our world lack access to safe water: “That’s nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide. Or, twice … Continue reading
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A Simple, Peaceful Home
Proverbs 21:9 (NLT) It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home. It’s simple. A quarrelsome home is never lovely.
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