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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
Chain of Custody
What I received from my parents and grandparents is my inheritance. What I leave my children and grandchildren is my legacy. Lord, may I accept my inheritance with forgiving gratitude and offer my legacy with humble grace.
The Sins of the Fathers
No question, some people have bad parents. And some folks assume that those children are destined to repeat the sins of their parents: Numbers 14:18 (MSG) God, slow to get angry and huge in loyal love, forgiving iniquity and rebellion … Continue reading
Honor Our Father
What’s the best thing a father can do for his children? Pay their way Encourage them Love their mother Honor God I’ll take “honor God” (“all of the above” is also a good choice). Whether your father … Continue reading
Thy Will, Not Mine
I say, “not my will but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). Do I mean it? Lord, your will be done in my child’s life–even if that takes him far away, or puts him in harm’s way, or sets him … Continue reading
A Mother’s Will and Prayer
Do you remember the story of the rich young ruler, the one who asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life? Jesus knew that money stood between our young man and his eternity: Mark 10:21 (CEV) “Go sell everything you own. Give … Continue reading
A Simple Start
Genesis 1:3 “Let there be light.” Big power packed into four words. (God knows how to keep it short and simple)
Whose Will Be Done
How do you pray for those folks nearest to your heart? That they will be healthy and prosperous For God to solve all their problems God’s will be done “Your will be done” (Matthew 6:10, the Lord’s … Continue reading
God’s Hands at Work
A friend gave me this sculpture. I keep it at work. I think of it as “God’s hands.” God’s hands in my office, reminding me that my office is in God’s hands.
Good Work!
Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Golden dawns, wispy clouds, pastel blues, threatening thunderheads, double rainbows, vivid sunsets, winking stars, peekaboo moons. Give God credit. His hands do … Continue reading