Category Archives: KISS (short & simple)

Simply Say What You Mean

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

I don’t remember. I’m not sure I remember. I think I remember. I clearly remember. God, of course, simply says: Isaiah 49:15 (NIRV) I will not forget you.

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Not So Simple

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Job 37:13 (NIRV) He brings the clouds to punish people, or to water his earth and show his love. Punishment or love? It’s not always simple.

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Simply Light Up My Life

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 119:105 (NIV) Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. The Bible is my nightlight (and my day light).

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When Work Is Scary

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Too hard? Too much? Fear not. You have a Helper. 2 Timothy 1:7 (ERV) The Spirit God gave us does not make us afraid. His Spirit is a source of power and love and self-control.

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A Simple Fall

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 16:18 (MSG) First pride, then the crash— the bigger the ego, the harder the fall. Be humble and land gently.

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Simply Listen

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

You don’t have to be a good reader to be a good listener.

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Self-Esteem and Skills

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

“Self-esteem without skills is a hollow accomplishment.” (from There Are No Shortcuts by Rafe Esquith) Do you agree?

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Simply Step Out

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

“Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet.” Anonymous

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Simply Not Content

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Be content with my lot in life, yes. But not with everything. For example, not content with our inner city schools. In this Detroit High School, 90% of incoming freshmen read below the 5th grade level. That’s simply … Continue reading →

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Simply the Best Rain Ever

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 45:8 (ESV) Let the clouds rain down righteousness. A flood of righteousness — yes, Lord!

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