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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
Simple Prayer
“Teach us to pray,” they asked. Jesus answered, short and simple: Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Keep It Simple
Good morning, Lord. Sometimes I overthink things. Sometimes I overcomplicate my message. You call me to keep it simple–to trust You and tell others how good You’ve been to me. Sometimes I strive for words that answer every question and … Continue reading
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Simple Words
If you know me well, you know that I try to use simple words and short sentences. There are lots of Christian adults who struggle with reading. I want to make my message as easy to read as possible (like … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Godly Wisdom
Good morning, Lord. Sometimes I’m proud of how much I know. Sometimes I’m ashamed of how much I don’t know. You, O Lord, don’t judge me by the depth of my knowledge, but by my spiritual maturity — how well … Continue reading
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MLK: Education
Why study? “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King, Jr. The Purpose of Education, 1947 2 Timothy 2:15 (MEV) Study to show yourself approved … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Spiritual Maturity
Good morning, Lord. I want to avoid hard times. I want to detour around the rough seasons. I want to skip life’s tough lessons. And yet, You use those tough lessons to chisel the sharp edges off my heart, to … Continue reading
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MLK: Character
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King, Jr. What … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Love and Grace
Good morning, Lord. Sure, I want people to like me. Sometimes, I confess, I seem to want that more than I want You, O God. But no! I cannot imagine life without You, without Your Spirit. Give me strength to … Continue reading
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MLK: Grace and Love
“Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve … You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King, Jr. The Drum Major Instinct, 1968 Dr. King sounds a lot like the apostle … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Peace
Good morning, Lord. The snow continues to fall, and work is cancelled. My neighborhood is shrouded in peace. True peace comes from You–internally, in our hearts, and externally, in our world. Fill me with Your peace, gently, like snowflakes piling … Continue reading