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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
Fit for a New Year
My “one-word” for 2019: –fit– Luke 9:62 (NIV) Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Fit for service–body, soul and spirit. Happy … Continue reading
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Resolution Accomplished
How did your 2018 New Year’s resolutions work out? What resolutions? Recycling them for 2019 I made some headway Mission accomplished Isaiah 26:12 (NIV) All that we have accomplished you have done for us. My “one word” … Continue reading
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Sheltering Faith
China continues its crackdown on Christians. In December, more than 160 members of the Early Rain Covenant church were arrested, along with their pastor, Wang Yi. Pastor Wang anticipated this and had prepared a statement to be released should he … Continue reading
Simply One
Romans 12:5 (NASB) We, who are many, are one body in Christ. Not should be. Not will be. Are–here, now and forever.
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Change for Good
Lord God, I confess that I often seek comfort when your goal is growth. Teach me to embrace change, in your name.
You’re a Gift
1 Corinthians 12:4 (NIV) There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. Be the gift God intended.
O Come, All Ye Faithful
You’re a brick. Where will we find you? Faithful in my assigned space Off-kilter, but in my place On the lookout for a comfortable spot I’m a loose brick, out on my own Wise words from Paul: Ephesians 2:22 … Continue reading
Safe Space for Spiritual (and Practical) Help
The dear folks at Street LIFE Ministries take the good news of Jesus Christ to the streets of New York City. Every Tuesday, you’ll find them serving the homeless in the Lower East Side at Tompkins Square Park, … Continue reading
War and Peace
“What! At peace with the Father, and at war with His children? It cannot be.” A Puritan Golden Treasury compiled by I.D.E. Thomas