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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
Listen for the First Time
These words are so familiar, we hear them on autopilot: Luke 22:20 (NIV) After the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” Imagine hearing … Continue reading
Listen Like Jesus
I sometimes wonder how Jesus made it through this last week of his earthly life–the last meal together, betrayed by a friend, a kangaroo-court of lies, pain and ever-greater pain. Did he keep one ear tuned to the words his … Continue reading
Hear . . . and Do
Gotta hand it to these two unnamed disciples. They followed instructions: Matthew 21:1-2 (NIV) Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with … Continue reading
Keep Listening for Lent
I’ve been through Lent more than 60 times. How about you? Been there, done that This story never grows old Every year of life changes me. Every person is different. And God has a new message for … Continue reading
Listening Ears
Our kindergarten son was on his first trip through the mountains. My ears had just popped when he called from the backseat, “Mom! My ears just turned off.” Lord God, this might be a good time to turn our … Continue reading
Babel On
Babel – a chorus of confused voices (I hear that a lot). Psalm 33:12 (MSG) God takes the wind out of Babel pretense, he shoots down the world’s power-schemes. God’s plan for the world stands up, all … Continue reading
Sow Carefully
Galatians 5:7-8 (CEV) You will harvest what you plant. If you follow your selfish desires, you will harvest destruction, but if you follow the Spirit, you will harvest eternal life. When we sow selfishness, we reap envy. When … Continue reading
What Are We Reaping?
People are unhappy, and it is somebody’s fault. What’s the problem? People aren’t grateful for what they have, only envious of what they don’t have For those in power, it is never enough power Folks make their choices, … Continue reading
Listen with Your Eyes
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The Bible – God’s whispered instructions. … Continue reading
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