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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
You’re in God’s Hands
Hebrews 10:31 (NIV) It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Isaiah 41:10 Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with … Continue reading
We Interrupt Our Regular Programming . . .
. . . for an announcement about a cause near to my heart: I plan to post once a week about watching what we write, being careful not to frustrate those dear saints who don’t read easily. I do this for two … Continue reading
Listen to God’s Hands
You’re in God’s hands. How do you feel? Safe Comforted Terrified My feeling is a reflection of my relationship with God. The closer I am to God, the safer I feel in his hands. The closer I … Continue reading
Respectful Middle Ground
Lord, I’m mindful of the many moments I’ve failed to show proper respect. Help me find that wide line between cultural compromise and headstrong legalism.
Respect the Image
Take care to respect others. They bear God’s image. Genesis 1:27 (NLT) So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them.
Follow the Directions
From critical to respectful . . . the Bible tells how– John 8:7 (NLT) “Let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” Romans 12:3 Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be … Continue reading
Remember Respectfully
Respect seems to have gone missing from our culture. Why is that, do you think? Too much self-esteem, not enough selfless service Lack of manners Lack of morals Folks think that unless you agree 100% with other … Continue reading
Dignity
Proverbs 31:25 (NIV) She is clothed with strength and dignity. Clothed. Not an old cloak casually thrown our worst secrets. No, dignity is God’s under-armor.