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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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Sacred Life in the Womb
When I was pregnant, I often thought of Mary, the mother of Jesus: How she managed her daily chores How she endured the difficult trip to Bethlehem How it felt to give birth in a smelly stable … Continue reading
Shelter from Religious Persecution
Luke Goodrich has written a book, “Free to Believe,” on the status of religious freedom in the United States. In an article from The Christian Post, Mr. Goodrich comments on the attitudes of American Christians: “If you don’t have … Continue reading
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Character Gained and Lost
“Character is made by many acts; it may be lost by a single one.” Credited to Aristotle (384-322 BC) Ancient, simple wisdom. Building character takes time. Destroying character (yours or someone else’s) doesn’t.
Costly Character
Romans 5:3-4 (NIV) We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. “Character,” in Greek, dokimé, meaning approved through testing, genuine. Paul makes it clear: no hard times, no good character. Suffering is the cost of … Continue reading
Noble Character
Proverbs 31:10 (NIV) A wife of noble character who can find? “Noble character.” In Hebrew, chayil, meaning strength, efficiency, wealth, like an army–valiant and powerful. Other Bible translations say excellent (ESV), virtuous (NKJV), capable (GNT), of worth … Continue reading
Everyday Character
“The virtue of a man ought to be measured, not by his extra-ordinary exertions, but by his everyday conduct.” Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) The character of a man [or woman] is evident in the little things. Luke 16:10 (ESV) One … Continue reading
Content of Your Character
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King, Jr., … Continue reading
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Hope and Shelter
Coming soon: Blind Eyes Opened: The Truth about Sex Trafficking in America. This Christian movie will be shown one night only, January 23 (unfortunately, not in a theater near me). Even if you can’t see the movie, you can support … Continue reading
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The Short and Simple Prayer
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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The Prayer of Confession
The first half of the Jesus Prayer focuses on God. The second half focuses on me: Have mercy on me. In these few words, I confess that I’m a sinner. I acknowledge that I’m lost. I admit that … Continue reading
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