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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
Fidelity
I confess–I’ve been cheating on you, Lord, with the gods of my culture: possessions, power, popularity. I’m sorry. I want to quit. I want to be faithful to you, and you alone.
Serenity
I’ve used this quote before, but to my mind, there’s no better picture of true serenity. “A cup brimful of sweetness cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, no matter how suddenly jarred.” Amy Carmichael (1867-1951)
Ity Words
These words have been running through my head all last week. Do they describe you? Integrity Serenity Fidelity Dignity Holding to high moral values. Consistently displaying a calm and unruffled nature. Being faithful in all things. Living … Continue reading
What Would Jesus Like?
A couple days back, we considered what Jesus would tweet. Today, imagine our Lord next to you on the couch as you scroll through your social media. Which posts would Jesus like? The sexy pose (doubt it) Your profane rant (probably … Continue reading
A Puritan’s Guide to Social Media
Take a trip with me back to the 1600’s. We’re looking for advice for our texts, tweets, posts, pins and comments. “The nature and end of judgment or sentence must be corrective, not vindictive; for healing, not destruction.” John … Continue reading
Wise Words
Proverbs 31:26 (NIV) She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. On her tongue, in her emails and her Facebook comments.
Mom’s Right
Good advice from your mother – Get out of the mud Wash your hands God loves you and has a plan for your life Mom, and God. Psalm 40:2 (NIV) He lifted me . . . out … Continue reading