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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
Sacred Images
Ultrasounds now show us images from the womb — a view that used to be God’s alone. Psalm 139:13-15 (NIV) For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I … Continue reading
Simply Sacred
I work with special needs children. I see the image of God in each of them: One’s ever-happy heart reflects the joy of the Lord. Another never forgets a promise. Others take pleasure in keeping things organized. … Continue reading
Sacred Steps
Isaiah 66:1 (NIV) This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.” Toddler Jesus walked holding His mother’s hand. Young Jesus ran and played. 12-year old Jesus walked to Jerusalem. Adult … Continue reading
Sacred Start and End
Jesus experienced the warm, dark womb and the cold, dark tomb– the start and the end of life: Hebrews 4:14-15 (MSG) Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not … Continue reading
Sacred Life in the Womb
When I was pregnant, I often thought of Mary, the mother of Jesus: How she managed her daily chores How she endured the difficult trip to Bethlehem How it felt to give birth in a smelly stable … Continue reading
Shelter from Religious Persecution
Luke Goodrich has written a book, “Free to Believe,” on the status of religious freedom in the United States. In an article from The Christian Post, Mr. Goodrich comments on the attitudes of American Christians: “If you don’t have … Continue reading
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Character Gained and Lost
“Character is made by many acts; it may be lost by a single one.” Credited to Aristotle (384-322 BC) Ancient, simple wisdom. Building character takes time. Destroying character (yours or someone else’s) doesn’t.
Costly Character
Romans 5:3-4 (NIV) We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. “Character,” in Greek, dokimé, meaning approved through testing, genuine. Paul makes it clear: no hard times, no good character. Suffering is the cost of … Continue reading
Noble Character
Proverbs 31:10 (NIV) A wife of noble character who can find? “Noble character.” In Hebrew, chayil, meaning strength, efficiency, wealth, like an army–valiant and powerful. Other Bible translations say excellent (ESV), virtuous (NKJV), capable (GNT), of worth … Continue reading
Everyday Character
“The virtue of a man ought to be measured, not by his extra-ordinary exertions, but by his everyday conduct.” Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) The character of a man [or woman] is evident in the little things. Luke 16:10 (ESV) One … Continue reading