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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
My Best Time
Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV) Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time. Most of the time, procrastination isn’t my “best use of the time.” It’s time for a … Continue reading
Starting Fit
Got a 2019 resolution? How goes it? • Already broken! • I’m still thinking about it • Time will tell Last week I shared my “one word” resolution, fit, taken from “fit for service in the kingdom … Continue reading
10 Million Sheltered Nights
“At The Salvation Army, our doors are open every day – and night – of the year. Through our emergency housing facilities, homeless shelters, transitional living centers, group homes, and family shelters, we provide over 10 million nights of lodging … Continue reading
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A Fit Prayer
Lord, I’m like the athlete who loves victory but hates practice. You know when I fail to eat healthy and exercise, the days I skip worship and Bible study, the times I look for the easy way out. Give me … Continue reading
Simply Fit
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Fit for Service
What does it take to be physically fit? Perseverance and discipline. What does it take to be spiritually fit? Perseverance and discipline.
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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