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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
Humdrum Gratitude
Taking God for granted? I plead guilty! Thank you, Lord, for the daily details, the tedious tasks, the repetitious routines — for . . . coffee beans electricity windshield wipers direct deposit supermarkets pots and pans toothpaste pillow … Continue reading
The Power of Gratitude
“. . . gratitude, like hope, is a force powerful enough to penetrate even the deep pit of depression.” Kathleen Norris The Quotidian Mysteries John 14:1 (ESV) Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God. And be grateful.
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Acceptable Hearts
Psalm 19:14 (ESV) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. As noted yesterday, a grateful heart gleefully puddle-jumps through life. A resentful heart … Continue reading
Splash of Gratitude
Quick! What are the last three things you thanked God for? Breakfast That I woke up this morning I cleared the latest snowfall from my sidewalk with a broom If you had to think awhile before you … Continue reading
Divine Balance
We find balance in Scripture. The Bible exposes us to a kaleidoscope of views on the elements of daily life. It exposes us to divine sense. Take parenting, for example: Proverbs 13:24 Those who spare the rod of discipline … Continue reading
Balanced, for God’s Sake
2017 aspirations: divine sense, blessed balance Here’s some 17th Century wisdom to help– “. . . our sanctification did not depend upon changing our works, but in doing that for GOD’s sake, which we commonly do for our own.” Brother Lawrence The … Continue reading
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A Sensible Prayer
Lord, grant me the common sense to seek out divine sense. Guide me into your blessed balance: … Continue reading
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Divine Sense
We talk about common sense. What is it? Good judgment Knowing the right thing and doing it Where high ideals meet real life If only common sense were more common! If only divine sense were more common: … Continue reading
Finished!
2016 is almost over.Used up. Finished. 2017 awaits. Unstained. Full of hope. John 19:30 (NIV) Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. The old is gone. New life, unstained, … Continue reading