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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
40 Days of Discipline
God and I just finished a long chat. He reminded me of the one-word I chose for 2020: discipline. 1 Timothy 4:7 (AMP) Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness. Unfortunately, I’ve dropped off the wagon. I’ve … Continue reading
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Count What?
James 1:2-4 (ESV) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. No doubt … Continue reading
Simply Count
“Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1897 Gonna be a long list! Johnson Oatman wanted to be a good singer, … Continue reading
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Can’t Count
Matthew 18:21-22 (MSG) Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?” Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven.” 70 x 7 = 490 Once a … Continue reading
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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