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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 Stewardship
FARMS International strives to fulfill the call of this verse: Galatians 6:10 (NIV) Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. FARMS focuses their efforts on … Continue reading
Disciples Making Disciples
Matthew 28:19 (ESV) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. Not “Please, when you have time, go.” Not “If and when you feel up to it, go.” Not “Somebody else will go.” “Go. Make.”
Out of a Disciple’s Storeroom
Matthew 13:52 (CEV) So he [Jesus] told them, “Every student of the Scriptures who becomes a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like someone who brings out new and old treasures from the storeroom.” New and old treasures–some think … Continue reading
Making Disciples–Not So Short and Simple
Paul and Barnabas set an example for us to follow: Acts 14:21-22 (NIV) They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the … Continue reading
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A Unique Disciple
You are a unique disciple. As is anyone you disciple. “[Discipleship] training cannot be done on a mass scale. It requires patient, careful instruction and prayerful, personal guidance over a considerable time. Disciples are not manufactured wholesale. … Continue reading
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Discipled, Discipling
The Greek verb mathéteuó is “to be a disciple” or “to make a disciple.” How does it apply to you? I am being discipled I am making disciples Both of the above Neither of the above Disciple as … Continue reading
Haiti Lacks Safe Food Supplies
A recent article in the Navy Times caught my eye. The U. S. Navy hospital ship Comfort docked in Port-au-Prince for a week (November 4-13) and provided medical assistance. But it wasn’t just the desperate need for health care services … Continue reading
Simply No Better Time
The Apostle Paul was arrested on trumped-up charges and made his case before Felix, the Roman governor. Acts 24:25 (NLV) Paul spoke about being right with God . . . He spoke about standing before One Who will … Continue reading
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Fruitful Times
Acts 14:17 (MEV) Yet He did not leave Himself without witness, for He did good and gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying our hearts with food and gladness. How many of us are quick to blame … Continue reading
Times of Refreshing
Acts 3:19 (AMP) So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times … Continue reading