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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
Something Worth Reading
If you follow the comments on this blog, you’ve read some wise, funny and poetic words from Andrew. He could be whining, screeching or cowering in a corner–because he’s facing a painful illness that will, barring miraculous intervention, eventually take … Continue reading
Say Something
I overheard two women chuckling over a mutual friend’s long text. “She always has plenty to say,” one told the other. What would your friends say about you? Never at a loss for words A man (or woman) of few words … Continue reading
Unsafe Souls
“There is something very wrong with a system that makes it easier to arrest a homeless person than to get him the treatment he needs.” Marjorie L. Baldwin, PhD Homeless, Mentally Ill and Neglected Estimates are that 20-30% of … Continue reading
A Good Child
Your heavenly Father is good. Are you a good child? Hebrews 12:10-11 (MSG) My dear child, don’t shrug off God’s discipline, but don’t be crushed by it either. It’s the child he loves that he disciplines; the child he embraces, … Continue reading
Simply Dad
Fathers are important. God made sure his Son had one. Matthew 1:1,10 (NIRV) This is the written story of the family line of Jesus the Messiah . . . Joseph was the husband of Mary. And Mary was the mother … Continue reading
The Path of Fatherhood
“Train up a child in the way he should go- but be sure you go that way yourself.” Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)
Father’s Image
How do you remember your father? What father? Never knew him Better off without him He kept a roof over our heads A good man, a great example Different fathers, different images. If you base your … Continue reading
Shelter for Grieving Fathers
On Father’s Day, SHOCKWAVES (Healing the Shockwaves of Abortion) offers this prayer for fathers who lost a child to abortion. It is a beautiful prayer. I offer it here for all men who have missed their opportunity for fatherhood–via abortion, … Continue reading
Never Too Early
I passed the tissues as a friend described her daughter’s abusive marriage and nasty divorce. “I wish I’d started praying for her husband when she was just a baby,” my friend snuffled, “instead of waiting for it to be a … Continue reading