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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
Watch Your Words
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Call in the Good Guys
Years ago, when Haiti was going through a change in government, I asked a Haitian friend which ones were the good guys. He answered, sadly, “there are no good guys.” Sometimes, here in my own country, I wonder which ones … Continue reading
Blessed Nations
I heard last week that not one of countries with the worst quality of life for their citizens is governed by Christians. I haven’t researched that statement, but it lines up with Scripture. Psalm 33:12 (NIV) Blessed is the … Continue reading
Who Is My Neighbor?
It appears that our President spoke negatively, even crudely, about certain nations. His words aside, what about those places? Not my nation, not my problem If I lived there, I’d leave What can I do to help? Bring … Continue reading
Eternal Shelter in Niger
Niger is back in the news, thanks to nasty words attributed to our President. Samaritan’s Purse is at work in Niger, helping local churches. More than 50 churches were burned in January 2015. “‘In my heart, I felt … Continue reading
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Contagious Fake News
In the Old Testament, there is a connection between gossip (Hebrew: lashon hara) and leprosy (tzara’at–probably not what we know as leprosy or Hanson’s disease, but rather a very contagious skin disease). In Numbers 12, Miriam speaks against Moses (lashon hara) … Continue reading
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True (Not Fake) Confession
Let me be honest, Lord. I don’t love the folks on the other side of the political aisle. I confess that I take pleasure in their troubles. And that’s not right. Forgive me. And teach me to love.
Wishful News
Jesus was clear: Matthew 5:44 (NIV) Love your enemies. We miss the mark when we gleefully read and share fake news because we hope it’s true. God calls us to want his best for our enemies. Who is … Continue reading
Fake News
“Fake News” is in the news. What do you think? “Fake News”? Fake! If it isn’t true, it isn’t news I don’t believe any news any more Philippians 4:8 (NLT) And now, dear brothers and sisters, one … Continue reading