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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
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?
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