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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
Simple Comfort
Matthew 5:4 (NIV) Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed because they are comforted. How sad to forever mourn and never be comforted (maybe that’s what hell is like).
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Good Grief
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn. Do you agree? That makes no sense In the Bible, must be true. But how? What if you lived without grief? That means that you never loved enough to grieve when … Continue reading
Healing Shelter
A good hospital is a safe shelter for people in need of healing. And a good hospital requires resources—things that are hard to find in some places. Mercy Ships has found a way: “A ship is the most … Continue reading
Simple Fear
Proverbs 9:10 (ERV) Wisdom begins with fear and respect for the Lord. Your attitude sets you on the path to wisdom. Not your reading skills.
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Believe in Fear
I mentioned “the fear of the Lord.” My friend responded, “God doesn’t want us to fear him. God is love.” I answered, “It’s in the Bible. Both. Fear and love.” Lord God, you are more than I can understand. … Continue reading
Glorious Fear
So you think there’s no need to fear God? Maybe that’s what Moses thought when he asked God to show him his glory. God said, “Yes . . . but.” Exodus 33:20-23 (MSG) “But you may not see my … Continue reading
Amazing Fear
If you don’t understand how fearsome God is, you can’t appreciate how much Christ has done for us. “’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved.” John Newton, 1773 Amazing Grace
Fearsome Thought
What’s your take on the fear of the Lord? Not buyin’ it – God is love Makes God sound abusive I fear God, doesn’t everybody? I have it on good authority that fear of God is a good thing. … Continue reading
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Sheltering Refugees
Little Lebanon, population 4.4 million, hosts over a million refugees. 1 person in 6 is a Syrian refugee. Imagine the strain on resources. Lord, provide water, food and safe shelter for all — refugees and Lebanese alike. We … Continue reading
Hallowed Days
Are you annoyed when someone says “Happy Holidays” instead of “Happy Thanksgiving” or “Merry Christmas”? Think of it this way: Happy holidays. Happy holy days. Happy, hallowed days.