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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
Free from Lies
Christ sets us free. You can be sure that those whispers of slavery (as CelebrateRecovery puts it, “our hurts, hang-up and bad habits”) come straight from the mouth of the enemy: “They’re all out to get you.” “Just one more … Continue reading
True Freedom
“There are two freedoms – the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free to do what he ought.” Charles Kingsley (1819 – 1875) Celebrate true freedom.
Freedom’s Wilderness
Independence Day. Think freedom. Think spiritual freedom. What is holding you back from full spiritual freedom? Bitterness and anger My cravings Fear! The need to be in control Galatians 5:1 (NIV) It is for freedom that Christ … Continue reading
Simple Faith
It’s not complicated. Matthew 18:3 (NIV) Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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No Retirees
Old saints don’t retire. They are reassigned to the front, where they became prayer warriors on the battle line. James 5:16 (MSG) The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.
Grow with God
Friends just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their children assembled a photo album, divided into decades. Each decade had a title. This got me thinking. If I divide my adult life into 10-year increments, what title should I give each … Continue reading
Aging Grace
I just celebrated a milestone birthday—one that required registration with the federal government (no, I didn’t just turn 18 and register for the draft). Truth is, we’re all getting older. How do you see yourself? Not older, better! Over … Continue reading
Eyes Are Watching
“Fathers and mothers, do not forget that children learn more by the eye than they do by the ear.” J.C. Ryle (1816-1900)
Simply Help
It is estimated that 40-50% of American adults read at or below an 8th grade level. Think about it — four of ten adults in church may have trouble reading. How can we help?