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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
The Thought that Counts
Did you give up something for Lent? Social media? Chocolate? 1 Corinthians 11:24 (NIV) “Do this in remembrance of me.” Without Jesus, it’s just time management or a diet. With Jesus, it is worship.
Simply Love
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The Perfect Gift
Valentine’s Day is coming. What’s your favorite gift? Candy Flowers Dinner at an expensive restaurant This year, February 14 is also the beginning of Lent. That’s the time of preparation before Easter. Traditionally, Christians give up something. … Continue reading
Sheltered Athletes
We just witnessed football players giving God the glory. We heard that winning the Super Bowl isn’t as important as knowing God. Next up: the Olympics. Meet some athletes who desire God more than a gold medal: Simidele Adeagbo, … Continue reading
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Speak Wisdom
Proverbs 31:26 (NIV) She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Lord, teach me to speak (and write) with wisdom.
Biblical Wisdom
There’s lots of wisdom packed between the covers of your Bible: Love God, love others, love yourself. – Luke 10:27 Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. – James 1:19 Let your … Continue reading
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Got Wisdom?
James 1:5 (NIV) If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
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Teach Wisdom
I read someplace that we’re failing to teach our children wisdom. What wisdom have you passed on to the next generation? Actions have unintended consequences The end does not justify the means Good intentions don’t justify a bad … Continue reading