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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
The Name in Vain
Exodus 20:7 (ESV) You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain. When did you last hear God’s name taken in vain (in Hebrew, shav: in emptiness or deceit, falsely, in a worthless manner)? … Continue reading
Step Out of Our Sheltered Safe Spaces
According to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, faith in Christ is growing faster than the population: “Globally, Christianity is growing at a 1.27% rate. Currently, there are 2.5 billion Christians in the … Continue reading
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Wiser Words
“Keep praying, but be thankful that God’s answers are wiser than your prayers.” William Culbertson (1905-1971) Worldly wisdom worms its way into my prayers, but God’s wisdom is always at work. Thanks be to God!
Tracking Wisdom’s Way
James 3:17 (NIV) But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Picture a train: the engine is pure, uncontaminated, holy. The caboose … Continue reading
When It’s Simply Not Wisdom
James 3:17 (AMP) But the wisdom from above is . . . without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile]. Short and simple–if it’s selfish and self-serving, it isn’t wisdom.
What’s Up with Wisdom?
We pray for wisdom, hoping God will drop it straight down from heaven–from His hand into our heads. But we already hold it in our hands, in the words of Scripture: James 3:17 (ESV) But the wisdom from … Continue reading
Wise Whys
Following the news is like being on a see-saw. One side of a story rises to the top, then the other side. It’s hard to sort out the opinions, even harder to sift out the truth. We ask, Why … Continue reading
Safe Shelter for Hong Kong
As the world watches, protestors take to the streets in Hong Kong. Over recent months, hundreds of thousands have demonstrated resistance to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance; there is concern it would put the people of Hong Kong under Chinese jurisdiction … Continue reading
Perp-Walk False Precepts
2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV) We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. Imagine taking your own ungodly thoughts, along with those of our culture, and perp-walking … Continue reading
Weapons at Work
“Anticipate your battles; fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have victory.” R. A. Torrey (1856-1928) Cut the enemy off . . . at your knees.