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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
No Good?
“The cynic puts all human actions into two classes – openly bad and secretly bad.” Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) What did you expect?
Sweet Words
2 Corinthians 2:15 (ESV) For we are the aroma of Christ. Lord, forgive my nasty, stinky words! Fill my mouth with fragrant phrases.
Simply Love
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Not “Love your neighbor’s opinion as your own.” You can love someone who doesn’t share your opinion.
Eternal Neighbors
1 Peter 2:5 (TLB) And now you have become living building-stones for God’s use in building his house. We become God’s building-stones by faith, not by race, opinion or political party. God might tuck you into the wall … Continue reading
When It Depends on You
Romans 12:18 (NIV) If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. “As far as it depends on you.” How far will you go? I’ll keep my thoughts to myself I’ll … Continue reading
School Safe – Kenya
Those of us with public school for all sometimes forget that’s not the case everywhere. Kenya for example. Church World Service’s Safe School Zones has partnered with ten Kenyan schools to develop “creative and sustainable solutions that have … Continue reading
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True Lesson Learned
Lesson learned this week: Heavy drinking leads to faulty judgment and fuzzy memories. Ephesians 5:18 (ERV) Don’t be drunk with wine, which will ruin your life, but be filled with the Spirit.
Simply Say What You Mean
I don’t remember. I’m not sure I remember. I think I remember. I clearly remember. God, of course, simply says: Isaiah 49:15 (NIRV) I will not forget you.
Judge Right
John 7:24 (NIV) Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly. Check the original Greek: Appearances – opópa, with the eyes Correctly – díkaios, approved by God Not so much right in your eyes, but right in … Continue reading
The Truth about Truth
“When regard for truth has been broken down or even slightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.” Augustine ( 354-430)