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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
Best End Ever
John 19:30 (NIV) Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Everyone who believes in Him lives happily ever after.
A Good End
2 Timothy 3:7 (NIV) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. A life well-lived for Christ leads to a good end.
Ending Well
My hubby retired after 23 years in the same position. It made me think about how things come to an end. How do you handle endings? T’s crossed, deadlines met, papers tucked into color-coded folders Endings are boring, … Continue reading
Safe Surgery
Sometimes it is easier to take the operating room to the patient. According to Mercy Ships: “Many people in Africa have little or no access to healthcare. There are only 2.5 physicians per 10,000 people in Africa, … Continue reading
The Rigors of Service
Philippians 2:4-8 (ESV) Christ Jesus . . . emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of … Continue reading
Rigor? Simple, Not Easy
Prayer and Bible study–both take work. The enemy says, “It’s too hard. You failed. Give up.” God says, “Don’t give up. It’s a start, not a failure.”
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Substitute Rigor
When I read books about the Bible and books about prayer, I’m substituting someone else’s rigor for my own. The best way to get better at Bible study and prayer is to do it myself.
My Prayers Lack Rigor
Yesterday’s thought was on rigor in Bible study. Today’s is on rigor in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) Pray without ceasing. Yes, my prayers lack rigor. Let me count the ways: I forget to pray. I pray and forget … Continue reading
Is There Enough Rigor in Your Bible Study?
“Rigor.” It’s a buzzword in the education world, as in “There’s not enough rigor to this assignment.” Rigor sounds like more work, harder work. It isn’t necessarily more hours, it is more thinking and greater understanding. So think about … Continue reading
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Support for Haiti’s Schools
We’re used to the idea that all kids go to school. That’s not true in Haiti. “The enrollment rate for primary school in Haiti is 57%, and fewer than 30% of the students reach 6th grade … Continue reading