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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
Advent: Hope
It’s Advent, the season when we ponder God-in-us, Immanuel. A friend and I wrote an Advent prayer calendar for our congregation. I’ll share those thoughts with you every day from now till December 25.
Thanks for Reluctant Readers
I am thankful for the many Christians who don’t let their struggle to read stand in the way of their relationship with Christ. I am thankful for the easy-reader versions of the Bible that use shorter sentences and simpler words … Continue reading
Great Gratitude
“The greatest saint in the world is not he who prays most or fasts most; it is not he who gives alms, or is most eminent for temperance, chastity or justice. It is he who is most thankful to God.” … Continue reading
A Token of My Gratitude
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Tagged gratitude, Tychon of Zadonsk
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Heartfelt Gratitude
“Thou who has given so much to me, give one thing more: a grateful heart.” George Herbert (1593-1633) George Herbert was a priest in the Church of England. He’s best-known for his poetry.
Gratitude for All Things
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (GNV) In all things, give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. “Yes, give thanks for ‘all things’ for, as it has been well said ‘Our disappointments are but His … Continue reading
Timeless Gratitude
Here in the US, it’s the week of Thanksgiving. I’m looking to minds wiser than mine to jumpstart my thankful thinking. “When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them … Continue reading
Bless Those Reluctant Readers
Lots of people find reading to be hard work. I call them “reluctant readers.” Many of them lack the ability to scan. They start at the top and work their way down the page, reading every word. I scan … Continue reading
Grace and Elections
We are saved by grace, not our vote– by God, not a politician. Isaiah 12:2 (AMP) Behold, God, my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid, For the Lord God is my strength and song; Yes, He has … Continue reading
My Election Prayer Story
Election Day, 2000: I skipped lunch and went to a nearby park. I sensed the Spirit’s nudge to pray for the candidates’ peace as the votes were tallied. I pictured the candidates and their wives (George and Laura … Continue reading