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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
Peace – Be Still
Hear Christ’s voice in troubled times: Peace, be still. –Mark 4:39 Be still, and know that I am God. –Psalm 46:10 Be still, know Peace. Not just the peace of God. The peace that is God. Be still … Continue reading
Begotten Peace
Matthew 5:9 (ESV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. The only begotten Son of God, Peace. There are things you can pray, do and say that will beget (cause, produce) peace. … Continue reading
Season of Peace?
The fourth Advent candle stands for peace. The world needs more peace I just want to live in peace What I’d give for a little peace and quiet One of the names for the Messiah is … Continue reading
Joy Full
Forget about that old half empty/half full thing. John 15:11 (ESV) These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. Not half-full or half-empty. Joy full. Joy … Continue reading
Complete Joy
Philippians 2:2 (NIV) Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Paul got that one right. Nothing squashes joy like an argument. I feel the tension of my … Continue reading
Off-Topic But on My Heart
Black lives matter. But . . . More young black American males die from homicide than accidents 500,000 Africans die every year from malaria More black babies are aborted than born in NYC 6000 and counting Ebola deaths … Continue reading
Season of Joy
Where do you see the joy in Christmas? Music: Joy to the World! Shared times with family and friends Getting (or giving) the perfect gift Good news announced by angels We associate the angels with joy. … Continue reading
Season of Preparation (Friday)
Surprise! You are not the only one preparing. While you have (hopefully) been preparing the way for the Lord, the Lord has been preparing a way for you. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) For we are God’s handiwork, created in … Continue reading
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Season of Preparation (Thursday)
My prayers have power to change the world. If I truly believe that (and I should), it will change my prayers. Prepare to pray. Prepare for change.