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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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Category Archives: other
Sound-Minded Prayer
One of our sons struggled to read. The letters danced across his pages, do-si-doing into mirror images of themselves. I discussed his problem with teachers, doctors, social workers and administrators. But not God. I prefer this verse in the … Continue reading
Establish the [School] Work of their Hands
Psalm 90:17 (ESV) Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! Establish, from the Greek kun, as in “a house set … Continue reading
Sunday’s School Prayer
Back to school! What did/do you dread most? Homework Gym class Eating lunch alone Back to school. It’s a privilege. And it wasn’t always so. In the early history of our church (our congregation is older than the … Continue reading
Bestest Libraries Ever
It is good to visit your childhood home. And it is even better to come back with a great idea. Look what I discovered as I walked the streets of my hometown. I want one. Doesn’t even have … Continue reading
I’m Back!
Psalm 68:6 God sets the lonely in families. Loneliness isn’t my issue. God set me in a great family.
Poured Out Praise
“Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise.” Matt Redman, Blessed Be Your Name And the other way around: Every praise I pour out, God turns into blessing.
I Will Gladly Praise You Today for a Blessing on Tuesday
Thank you, Wimpy, for today’s headline. We all relate to the “gimme now, I’ll pay you later” life view. Harder to grasp is the “praise God now for future blessings” mindset. Remember that God exists outside of time. … Continue reading
Thank You in Advance for the Answer I May Not Want to Hear
Do I pray as a last resort, begging God to get me out of a mess of my own creation? Or do I start off prayerfully, praising God for his answer before I even get around to thinking the … Continue reading
Praise Today for Tomorrow’s Blessings
For what are you most grateful? Family and friends Answers to today’s prayers I seem to have misplaced my attitude of gratitude I bumped up against this intriguing thought in a book I’m reading: “We will all … Continue reading