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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
Words (Wednesday)
The phrase the word of the Lord is frequently used in the Old Testament. We call the Bible the Word of God. And Christ is called the Word. John 1:1, 14 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word, and the … Continue reading
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Words (Tuesday)
Most of my communication with God is in words . God used words to create: Genesis 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Our use of words sets us above other creatures–they’re … Continue reading
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Words (Monday)
What best describes you? few words precise words foot-in-mouth words lotsa, lotsa words I used to be lotsa words. This blog is an exercise in few & precise words. Unfortunately, I routinely throw out some foot-in-mouth words. My goal … Continue reading
Good Words (Friday)
On the road, I decide to take my own Thursday challenge and bless God–that is, speak good words to God. But that’s pretty much my usual routine. I want my Thanksgiving blessings to be special. I resolve to go beyond the quick … Continue reading
Good Words (Thursday)
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.” Doxology, Thomas Ken, 1674 Good words to God, from whom all good words flow. Your Thursday challenge: Speak good words to God; bless God! For more thoughts on good words, check … Continue reading
Good Words (Wednesday)
Many years ago, when my husband and I were houseparents at a facility for troubled teens, I got some wise advice: keep mental tallies of the positive and negative things said to each child daily, and make sure there are more … Continue reading
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Good Words (Tuesday)
Ephesians 1:3 (ESV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. The words “blessed” and “blessing” here come from the Greek eu–good, … Continue reading
Good Words (Monday)
What good words have fallen from your lips lately? I told my spouse, “I love you.” I congratulated a young mother on her well-behaved children. I bought a sandwich for a homeless guy, wished him well. Hey, … Continue reading
Wisdom Calls (Friday)
“Patience is the companion of wisdom.” Augustine (354-430) Some Friday fun: If Lady Wisdom looks like Katharine Hepburn, who plays Patience? I think Patience is a bit of a wall-flower, someone who doesn’t attract a lot of attention. Nice enough, yes, … Continue reading
Wisdom Calls (Thursday)
Proverbs 9:11-12 (TLB) “I, Wisdom, will make the hours of your day more profitable and the years of your life more fruitful.” Wisdom is its own reward. Profitable days and a fruitful life–one would think I’d be zealously chasing … Continue reading
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