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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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Responsible Words
The words you speak can be good or evil. The same is true of your silence. “You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.” Martin Luther (1483-1546) Luther … Continue reading
Simple Words
Keep it short: Matthew 10:37 (TLV) Say just a simple ‘Yes, I will’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Your word is enough.
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Worthless Words
Are the words you’re listening to worth your time? Proverbs 10:19-20 (MSG) The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words. The speech of a good person is worth waiting for; the … Continue reading
Long-Winded Words
Job 16:3 (NIV) Will your long-winded speeches never end? What ails you that you keep on arguing? Heard any “windy words” lately? On the news From politicians Even with friends and family You need some quality time with … Continue reading
Shelter from Extinction
ISIS met military defeat in Iraq, and many displaced Christians hoped to return to their homeland. The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is one of several organizations wanting to help. ACN conducted several surveys to define … Continue reading
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Otherwise
Isaiah 5:21 (NIV) Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. I want to be wise in Your eyes, Lord. Otherwise, woe is me!
Not Wise
Lots of folks claiming to know it all don’t. James 3:13b-14 (MSG) Mean-spirited ambition isn’t wisdom. Boasting that you are wise isn’t wisdom. Twisting the truth to make yourselves sound wise isn’t wisdom. Beware false wisdom.
Simply Wise
Psalm 19:7 (NCV) The rules of the Lord can be trusted; they make plain people wise. You don’t have to be a great reader to understand God’s wisdom.
Get Wise
“If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees!” Vance Havner (1902-1986) Dr. Havner started preaching at age 14 and wrote more than 40 books. He had a knack for packing biblical … Continue reading
Who’s Wise
In the flow of debate, grandstanding and angry words, which words influence you? Whose wisdom is worthy of our attention? Someone who doesn’t claim to know it all Someone who explains why without name-calling Someone who takes time … Continue reading