Category Archives: KISS (short & simple)

Simply Fast

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Joel 2:12 (ERV) This is the Lord’s message: “Now come back to me with all your heart. Cry and mourn, and don’t eat anything! Show that you are sad for doing wrong.” Don’t fast half-heartedly, by rote, out of duty … Continue reading →

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Simply Modest

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 31:25 (NIV) She is clothed with strength and dignity. Strength and dignity–simple, modest, and always in style.

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Simply Just

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

It‘s simple. Take God seriously. Micah 6:8 (MSG) But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to … Continue reading →

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Simply Sacred

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

I work with special needs children. I see the image of God in each of them: One’s ever-happy heart reflects the joy of the Lord. Another never forgets a promise. Others take pleasure in keeping things organized. … Continue reading →

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The Short and Simple Prayer

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. The Jesus Prayer–seven short words, prayerfully repeated by Christians for more than two thousand years–proves big faith is built on simple words.

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Blessed Discipline

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Short and to the point: Psalm 94:12 (NIV) Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord.

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Simply a New Day

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

The word of the Lord: Isaiah 43:18-29 (NIV) Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! A new day. A new week. A new year. Whatever … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the Whole Thing

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLV) In everything give thanks. The Greek work for “everything” is pas. In simple terms, the whole thing–each and every part. Not just the dessert, but the whole meal–including the vegetables and salad. Not … Continue reading →

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Making Disciples–Not So Short and Simple

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Paul and Barnabas set an example for us to follow: Acts 14:21-22 (NIV) They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the … Continue reading →

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Simply No Better Time

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

The Apostle Paul was arrested on trumped-up charges and made his case before Felix, the Roman governor. Acts 24:25 (NLV) Paul spoke about being right with God . . . He spoke about standing before One Who will … Continue reading →

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