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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
Hit the [Prayer] Target
How and when do you pray for others? I go down my prayer list When there’s a crisis Whenever it comes to mind All of the above Children often pray, “God bless Mommy, God bless Daddy.” That’s … Continue reading
Shelter from Violence
“We want to encourage the nation to make Chicago their prayer target.” Pastor Dimas Salaberrios Concerts of Prayer Greater New York The violence in Chicago is prayer-worthy. In the first half of August, more than 100 were shot … Continue reading
God Speaks. Why Not Listen?
“Why are we so terrified for God to speak to us? It is because we know that when God speaks we must either do what He asks or tell Him we will not obey.“ Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) My Utmost for … Continue reading
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Just Follow Directions
Jeremiah 17:27 (ERV) But if you don’t listen to me and obey me, then bad things will happen. What part of “follow the directions” don’t you understand?
Listen More, Talk Less
James 1:19 (NIV) Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak. What would prayer look like if we spent more time listening and less time talking?
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Listen Up!
When do you listen best to God? When I’m in trouble When life is good When I’m in the mood Jeremiah 22:21 (NLT) I warned you when you were prosperous, but you replied, ‘Don’t bother me.’ You … Continue reading
Safe Steps
“The day Ulrich arrived on the Africa Mercy for his free surgery, volunteer surgeon, Dr. Frank Haydon, was shocked. “He moved like an insect. Like a cricket. I’d never seen anything quite like it.’” 12 year old Ulrich’s muscles hadn’t developed at … Continue reading
Yard-Sticking
What’s yard-sticking? It’s when I compare myself to others. Mostly, I think I fall on the short end of the measuring stick. The only yardstick that counts belongs to God, and he measures me with grace.
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Self-Esteem and Skills
“Self-esteem without skills is a hollow accomplishment.” (from There Are No Shortcuts by Rafe Esquith) Do you agree?
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