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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
It’s Simple: Read the Directions
Do you think the Bible is too big and too hard for you to understand? It is God’s roadmap for your life. You don’t have to read the whole map at once. Get in the habit of … Continue reading
Wrong Way
Matthew 6:13 (NIV) And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Every time you repeat the Lord’s Prayer, you’re asking God to post His Wrong Way signs on your journey of faith. Miss … Continue reading
The Right Roadmap
Lord God, teach me to follow your roadmap and not my own. Psalm 23:3 (ESV) He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Isaiah 30:21 And your ears shall hear a word behind you, … Continue reading
Speedbump!
Saul was on a road trip for the purpose of persecution. In his mind, he was on a mission to do God’s will. Acts 9:1-3 (GW) Saul kept threatening to murder the Lord’s disciples. He went to the … Continue reading
Which Road?
Christ spoke gently on the road to Emmaus. He acted forcibly on the road to Damascus. Where do you find yourself? the road to Emmaus the road to Damascus On his way to Damascus, Saul was knocked to … Continue reading
Safe Shelter for Egyptian Churches
127 Egyptian Christian churches previously operating without legal permits have received government approval. This brings the number of legalized churches to 1,021. An estimated 3000 churches existed before 2016. According to Persecution.org, “Most of the Middle East’s Christians live … Continue reading
Allegiance to Justice
Psalm 106:3 (NASB) How blessed are those who keep justice, Who practice righteousness at all times. Keeping justice, practicing righteousness. I know I fall short, Lord. It’s easy to say, hard to do and worth the effort. Give me … Continue reading
Simple Allegiance Under God
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God.” “Under God.” It’s all about our nation, right? I’m a child of God. He’s my … Continue reading
Time Out for First 5
Proverbs 31 Ministries’ First 5 published my lesson on Psalm 138 this morning. First 5 encourages readers to devote the first 5 minutes of their day to God’s Word. I’m excited to be part of such a noble cause. You … Continue reading