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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
Season of Preparation
How are you preparing for Christmas? Decorating—tree, lights, all color-coordinated Shopping! Gotta find something for everyone Baking all the usual favorites The second Advent candle is said by some to represent love; others say it is the … Continue reading
Season of Hope (Friday)
See some folks looking a bit glum or stressed out? Pray some hope into their Advent season: Oh Lord God, what a grump! Grant him a glimpse of your plans for for him, your plans … Continue reading
Season of Hope (Wednesday)
We serve a God of hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. … Continue reading
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Season of Hope (Tuesday)
The first Advent candle represents hope. As R. C. Sproul noted: “But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ (I wish that such-and-such would take place); rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the … Continue reading
Season of Hope
What do you hope for? My team to win A mild winter My children’s success We lit the first Advent candle. It represents hope. A bigger and better hope than the list above. There’s more to life … Continue reading
With Gratitude for All
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Corporate Gratitude (Thursday)
I thank God for my blessings – EASY I thank God for blessings bestowed on my loved ones – EASY I thank God for blessings bestowed on people I don’t especially like (i.e, the whiners, the tricksters, people … Continue reading
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Corporate Gratitude (Wednesday)
It isn’t a competition, you know–God’s blessing is an unlimited resource. “An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each … Continue reading
Corporate Gratitude (Tuesday)
Matthew 5:44-45 (CEV) Love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. This week, make a … Continue reading