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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
My Father’s House
Trust Oswald Chambers for an intriguing thought: “Do I look at my life as being in my Father’s house? Is the Son of God living in His Father’s house within me?“ My Utmost for His Highest … Continue reading
Father Joseph
You know the story about Jesus, age 12, left behind in Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph found him in the Temple. Luke 2:48-49 (NIV) His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your … Continue reading
Dads Count
Yesterday was Father’s Day. Our culture sends out some mixed messages about fathers. Dad=Dollars (as in child support) Good fathers make good coaches–it’s all about sports Dads? Who needs ‘em? God thought so highly of fathers that he … Continue reading
I’m Getting Better
From Shine, Jesus, Shine (Graham Kendrick, 1987): “As we gaze on your kingly brightness, So our faces display your likeness, ever changing from glory to glory. Mirrored here, may our lives tell your story.“ Changing from … Continue reading
I Want To
Just about 20 years ago, our son came home from church camp and declared, “I want to be a disciple.” I want to . . . . . . follow Jesus. I want to pray, study the Word, … Continue reading
I Can and I Will
God passes out new assignments, unexpected assignments. One of mine started with a simple desire to play the recorder. The simplicity appealed to me, plain wood with no moving parts. I mentioned it to my husband, and … Continue reading
I Can’t and I Won’t
God’s plan isn’t about what you can’t do; it is all about what you can do. True, you can’t do it all. But you are created to do many things, and to do them well. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) … Continue reading
Who I Am . . . Not
Which magazine is most likely to feature you on the cover? Money Good Housekeeping Bon Appetit Vanity Fair Fitness For me, “none of the above.” For me, it would be Never Enough Money, Average Housekeeping, Adequate Appetit, … Continue reading
A Good Model
A model of fine fashion, great hair and flawless makeup, or . . . Titus 2:7 (ESV) Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works. Both take discipline. One has eternal value.