Category Archives: KISS (short & simple)

Simply Sad

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Walter William’s columns are on my must-read list. His wisdom routinely touches my heart. This time, his words break my heart: “In 2016, in 13 of Baltimore’s 39 high schools, not a single student scored proficient on the … Continue reading →

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Rigor? Simple, Not Easy

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Prayer and Bible study–both take work. The enemy says, “It’s too hard. You failed. Give up.” God says, “Don’t give up. It’s a start, not a failure.”

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It’s Simple: Read the Directions

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Do you think the Bible is too big and too hard for you to understand? It is God’s roadmap for your life. You don’t have to read the whole map at once. Get in the habit of … Continue reading →

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Simply Honor Your Father

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Exodus 20:12 & Ephesians 6:2 Honor your father and your mother. It’s simple: half of your DNA comes from your father, half comes from your mother. It’s who you are. Honor (value) each half of yourself.

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Political Prayer for the Simple LIfe

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

1 Timothy 2:2 (MSG) Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply. Pray that we can keep it simple.

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Good and Simple Memories

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

You have a choice: focus on the best memories, or rehash the worst ones. Philippians 4:8 (CEV) Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about … Continue reading →

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Simple Burn

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Jesus spoke with two of his followers after he rose from the dead: Luke 24:32 (NIV) They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened … Continue reading →

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Simply Get Up and Go

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

God’s words to Moses apply to you too: Exodus 4:12 (MSG) So, get going. I’ll be right there with you. Just go.

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Simply Say Yes to the Plan

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Jesus prayed to the Father: Luke 22:42 (NIV) . . . not my will, but yours be done. Humble, willing words. Short and simple. We should use them more often.

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Simple Stretches

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

When God moves you outside your comfort zone, he’s stretching your spiritual muscles. It’s physical therapy for your soul.

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