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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
Speak Hope
Romans 15:13 (ESV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. God speaks hope into us and, in … Continue reading
Called by God
I’m called to write — you can read about it on the COMPEL Training website. What is He calling you to do?
Morning Prayer: Choices
Good morning, Lord. I make choices every day. And those choices have consequences–some consequences are minor, others change the direction of my life. Scripture doesn’t spell out every choice, but it gives guidelines for choosing. Teach me to store up … Continue reading
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Tagged choices, morning prayer, Proverbs 2:1-11
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Speak Blessings and Curses
God speaks blessings and curses: Deuteronomy 11:27-28 (NLT) You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today. But you will be cursed if you reject the commands of the Lord your God … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings and curses, Deuteronomy 11:27-28
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Morning Prayer: Speak, Lord
Good morning, Lord. Sometimes it seems like the world is spinning out of control, and I wonder where You are. You are here, I know, because You are everywhere, all the time. Teach me to look and listen for You. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel 3:10, listen, morning prayer, speak Lord
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Speak Light into Chaos
Genesis 1:2-3 (NRSVUE) The earth was complete chaos, and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: God’s Way
Good morning, Lord. You are all-wise, all-knowing. Why do I argue with you? Why do I insist on doing things my way? Forgive my foolish rebellion. Your rules for living are spelled out on the pages of Your Word. Grant … Continue reading
Proverbs 2: Godly Advice
Proverbs 2:7a (CEV) God gives helpful advice to everyone who obeys him. Helpful advice, tushiyyah in Hebrew, translated into English: sound wisdom (most common) good advice (ERV) sound judgment (EHV) wisdom [resourcefulness] (EXB) priceless wisdom (GW) good sense (TLB) … Continue reading
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Tagged common sense, godly advice, Proverbs 2:7, sound wisdom
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Morning Prayer: Change Me
Good morning, Lord. Your Word should be life-changing — that is, not only ideas stored in my mind, but actions that play out here and now, in everything I say and do. Help me understand the difference between Your wisdom … Continue reading
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Proverbs 2: Understanding
Proverbs 2:6 (NLT) For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Understanding, in Hebrew tebunah, meaning discernment, skilled reasoning. Understanding takes that God-given wisdom and knowledge and applies them to our lives here and now.
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Tagged Proverbs 2:6, understanding
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