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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
Labor out of Love
Ephesians 2:7 (TLB) And here you yourself must be an example to them of good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect your love of the truth and the fact that you are in dead earnest about it. … Continue reading
Good morning, Lord. We call a disaster an “act of God.” We even buy insurance to cover the cost. We forget all the good things that are “acts of God:” the beauty of Your creation, the blessings Your pour out … Continue reading
Labor with Love
“We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.” Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) The Practice of the Presence of … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Brother Lawrence, Labor Day, The Practice of the Presence of God, Work
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Directions Count
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Bible, O Word of God Incarnate, William How
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Science Counts
Some say the Bible is anti-science. I disagree. The Bible puts God’s face on science. Psalm 104:5 (GNT) You have set the earth firmly on its foundations, and it will never be moved. I can’t imagine we’ll get … Continue reading
History Counts
We don’t think of the Bible as a history textbook, but history is woven through its pages: history of the world history of mankind history of the Jewish people In the words of this old hymn, the Bible is: “Mine … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, His Story, history, Holy Bible Book Divine, John Burto
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Math Counts
Next school subject up for discussion: arithmetic. Love it or hate it, you have to admit it’s useful–counting, earning, spending, planning, playing Sudoku. Numbers are helpful, reliable and infinite. Just like God. Thank You, Lord God, for math. Teach me … Continue reading
Words Count
‘Tis the back-to-school season. Even as adults, we need to hit the books–at least the Book. John 1:1 (ESV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Reading and writing words … … Continue reading
Quiet Fools
Proverbs 17:28 (NLV) Even a fool, when he keeps quiet, is thought to be wise. Note to self: talk less!