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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
The Whole Thing
Don’t cherry pick Scripture: “We must not select a few favorite passages to the exclusion of others. Nothing less than a whole Bible can make a whole Christian.” A. W. Tozer, 1897-1963
Simply Light Up My Life
Psalm 119:105 (NIV) Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. The Bible is my nightlight (and my day light).
What’s It All About?
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. It’s not a science textbook, an investment portfolio or a political platform. It’s the breath of God, giving life … Continue reading
Learn from the Best
It helps to have a great teacher. 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 (NLT) But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. No … Continue reading
Your Bible Study Grade Card
2 Timothy 2:15 (AKJV) Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Study? God’s Word? What sort of grade would you get from God for your … Continue reading
Safety for Chinese Christians
China is a big country, and Christians in different regions face different challenges. Government-approved churches are recognized by the Three Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), meaning: self-governed, self-funded, and self-propagated (with no foreign our outside missions influence); patriotic, with … Continue reading
The Work of Our Hands
Psalm 90:17 (NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us– yes, establish the work of our hands. When the culture establishes the work of our hands, … Continue reading
When Work Is Scary
Too hard? Too much? Fear not. You have a Helper. 2 Timothy 1:7 (ERV) The Spirit God gave us does not make us afraid. His Spirit is a source of power and love and self-control.
For the Love of God, Work!
“And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.” Brother Lawrence (1614 – 1691) Do everything, even the little things, for the love of … Continue reading