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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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Tag Archives: Johnson Oatman Jr.
Shaky Ground and Darkness
“On shaky ground” means I’m in an uncomfortable position. “In the dark” means I don’t know what’s going on. Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856-1922) knew the feeling and wrote these words: My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged coming kingdom, Higher Ground, hope of heaven, Johnson Oatman Jr.
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Count Right (Not Wrongs)
1 Corinthians 13:5 (EXB) Love does not count up [keep a record of] wrongs that have been done. Do I keep a record of wrongs? Absolutely. I tell myself, “I’ll get him back!” Yup, I keep score. “Count your … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:5, blessings, Count Your Blessings, hurts, Johnson Oatman Jr.
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Simply Count
“Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1897 Gonna be a long list! Johnson Oatman wanted to be a good singer, … Continue reading
Posted in KISS (short & simple)
Tagged Count Your Blessings, Johnson Oatman Jr., K.I.S.S., short and simple
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