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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
Repent: More than “I’m Sorry”
“Many mourn for their sins that do not truly repent of them, weep bitterly for them, and yet continue in love and league with them.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Commentary, 1 Samuel 24:16 Repentance isn’t an apology. It’s a life-style … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Living God’s Way
Good morning, Lord. Give me ears to hear the truth in Your Word. Give me eyes to see the world the way You see it. Give me a heart to love others as I love myself. Give me wisdom to … Continue reading
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Repent: Change Your Mind
Matthew 4:17 (NLT) From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Repent, metanoeó in Greek, means “change your mind” (metá is “changed,” noiéō is “think”). To repent … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Peace
Good morning, Lord. My early morning quiet time with You equips me for a day filled with foolishness and frustration. If I focus on the craziness swirling around me, I am overwhelmed and fearful. If I focus on You, I … Continue reading
A Simply Perfect Gift
A perfect gift from our glorious Lord: John 14:27 (NLT) I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Bible Study
Good morning, Lord. Bits and pieces of Your Word are imbedded in my brain. Scripture influences me in ways I don’t even notice. It makes me a better person — kinder, wiser, more compassionate. Thus I should do more Bible … Continue reading
Simple Phrases
Jesus had a way with words. Some of them have worked their way into the language of our culture. Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37 Turn the other cheek (Matthew 5:39) The extra mile (Matthew 5:41) Salt of the earth … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Good Seeds
Good morning, Lord. What kind of seeds do I sow on a typical day? Where do I sow them? I want to sow good seed onto good ground (Matthew 13). Give me eyes to see beyond myself and spot the … Continue reading
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Simple Stories
Jesus: Master of the short story. We call them parables. Take the Parable of the Sower — read it for yourself in Matthew 13:3-9 — with the seeds on the path, on the rocks, among thorns and on … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Words
Good morning, Lord. Here I am again, with my praise and my problems. And here You are, great and mighty God, listening to my thoughts and words. How amazing is that! You created the world with words, You created us … Continue reading