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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
Prayer for the Losers
Candidates who lose don’t automatically drop off my prayer list. Scripture guides my prayers for them too. May no root of bitterness spring up in their hearts (Hebrews 12:15) May perseverance finish its work, making them mature … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged elections, Hebrews 12:15, James 1:4, Micah 6:8, prayer
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Prayer for the Winners
I look to Scripture to guide my prayers. Here are some of my favorites for the candidates who won — including those who did and did not get my vote: May they not think too highly of themselves … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged election, Isaiah 53:10, prayer, Psalm 24:4, Romans 12:3
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Prayer and Election Results
I used to pray, Lord, make my candidate win! I’m learning to pray, Lord, who would You have me vote for? My vote is an act of obedience, not a guarantee of the candidate’s victory. Romans 13:1 (ESV) … Continue reading
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Tagged elections, prayer, Romans 13:1, voting
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Words Worth the Work
“54% of U.S. adults 16-74 years old – about 130 million people – lack proficiency in literacy, reading below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.” Forbes, 9/9/2020 Writers, Bible study leaders, pastors, Remember this: for millions of folks, reading … Continue reading
God’s Boundary Warning System
My car comes equipped with a lane departure warning system. When I cross the lane line, a light on my dashboard flashes, and I hear a warning alarm. God has given me a boundary warning system. The Bible is … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged boundaries, God's Word, Holy Spirit
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Pleasant Boundaries
Some folks think God’s rules take the fun out of life. Not so! Psalm 16:6 (NIV) The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. “The sense of our Father’s love is like honey … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged boundaries, Charles Spurgeon, Psalm 16:6, Timothy Cruso
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Someone Steps Over My Boundaries
Others trespass on my space when they covet what I have when they take what is mine to keep when the spread rumors about me (trespass on my good name) when they make me a convenient target for anger, frustration … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged boundaries, Lord's Prayer, Luke 6:31, trespasses
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Stepping Over God’s Boundaries
God has boundaries I shouldn’t cross. Yet I do. I step over the line: when I tell him how to fix a problem when I take on tasks he never intended for me when I think I’m right … Continue reading
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Tagged boundaries, The Lord's Prayer, trespass
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Boundaries of My Soul
My soul is a space set apart from everyone else. It’s separate from my parents, my best friends, even my spouse. I have thoughts I don’t want to share with anyone: things about them that annoy me, self-doubts I’m trying … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged boundaries, Hannah Whitehall Smith, soul
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The -ly’s of God’s Power
In a hopeless situation? Remember the –ly‘s of Ephesians 3. Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the … Continue reading
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