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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
Short and Simple Prayer
Where I live, the children are headed back to school. Protect their souls, Lord. Empower them to do good work.
Get to Work
Vacation is over, back to the job. What are your thoughts? “I have to work.” “I get to work.” Your attitude makes all the difference. Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.
Good Work
Labor Day–a Monday holiday here in the USA–marks the end of summer and honors honest work. Vacation is over, we’re on the job. Bless the work of our hands, Lord God. May we do good work, in … Continue reading
Constructive Prayer
As I post this, a Category 5 hurricane is blowing across the Bahamas. Prayer is my only thought: “O Savior, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, And … Continue reading
Safe Secrecy for Afghan Christians
Officially, there are no Christians in Afghanistan. Unofficially, Afghan Christians are either hidden or persecuted. According to Open Doors: “Anyone leaving Islam is seen as betraying their tribal community. In most cases, conversion brings shame for the family; … Continue reading
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An Anciet Purpose for Modern Education
“The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.” The Westminster Shorter Catechism, 1648 Some things never change. Lord God, may we all–old and young–apply our educations to this … Continue reading
God Can Help with That
Romans 8:26 (NIV) The Spirit helps us in our weakness. Be specific, God can help: Help this child learn to read. Help math make sense. Help him pay attention in class. Help her make friends. Help them … Continue reading
Call Ahead
Psalm 34:7 (ERV) The Lord’s angel builds a camp around his followers, and he protects them. As you pray for the schools God puts on your heart, picture an angel army setting up camp around the building. Put … Continue reading
Easy-Peasy. Pray It Isn’t So.
It’s tempting to pray that my child has an easy year. But is that God’s way? James 1:2-4 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know … Continue reading