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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
Safe Contact
Events canceled. Schools closed. Personal contact restricted. Scary stuff. Fear not. You can reach out to God, anytime, anywhere. Cry in His arms, shout in His face, whisper in His ear, grab His hand. No need to keep your distance; … Continue reading
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Got Time?
“Time spent in prayer is never wasted.” François Fenelon (1651-1715) Spare time on your hands? Put it to good use.
Short Time
Time is short. 2 Corinthians 6:2 (NLT) Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. It’s simple. Don’t put it off. Now is the right time to give your life to Christ.
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Fast Time
We used to live near a time zone border. Arranging a lunch date or making a doctor’s appointment, the question was “Fast time or slow time?” It was the only way to be sure what time. When … Continue reading
Such Time
Today is Purim, the Jewish holiday celebrating the actions of Esther, who saved her people from Haman’s plan to kill all Jews (as recorded in the book of Esther). Esther’s uncle asked her to risk all and step … Continue reading
Lost Time
Early Sunday morning, an hour disappeared. Daylight Savings Time snatched it away. How do you feel about that? Never missed it I want it back! We lost an hour. Where’d it go? Should we look for it? Can … Continue reading
Safe after the Storm
A few days ago, tornados did serious damage in Tennessee. Lives and livelihoods were lost, property and peace of mind destroyed. According to MinistryWatch, volunteers have already arrived to help console, clean up and rebuild. Samaritan’s Purse, the Billy Graham … Continue reading
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Technical Difficulties
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Viral Rain
“The coming revival must begin with a great revival of prayer. It is in the closet, with the door shut, that the sound of abundance of rain will first be heard.” Andrew Murray (1828-1917) May the sound of … Continue reading
Viral Revival
For the 40 days of Lent, I’m praying for revival, a spiritual awakening. Psalm 85:6-7 (TLB) Oh, revive us! Then your people can rejoice in you again. Pour out your love and kindness on us, Lord, and grant us … Continue reading