Tag Archives: K.I.S.S.

Simple Wisdom

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 19:7 (ESV) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. It’s simple. More time spent reading the Bible = more wisdom.

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Simply the Cross

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

“Down at the cross where my Savior died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory to his name!” E. A. Hoffman, 1875 Because of the cross, we are cleansed … Continue reading →

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Simply Persevere

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

Do you think the Bible is too hard? Ezra 7:10 (ICB) Ezra had worked hard to know and obey the Teachings of the Lord. Be like Ezra. Keep reading! Work hard. Hang in. Press forward. Carry on. Stand strong. … Continue reading →

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Simply Unacceptable

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

This week we looked at the unacceptable: words, thoughts, worship and work. Note to self: The unacceptable words, thoughts, worship and work have no tie to reading ability or academic achievement. Acceptance is tied to wisdom. Where … Continue reading →

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Classroom

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

Millions of American students are going to school virtually. At home, on-line. Between video games, social media, television, movies and smart phones–is there room to learn? May they soon be back in the classroom, God. Meanwhile, give them … Continue reading →

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Keeping It Too Simple?

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

I’m a believer in keeping it simple. But I wonder if we’re doing a disservice to our children by keeping it too simple. Insta-analysis Snap opinions Tweets from twits* TikToc’s 15 second clock It would be better to … Continue reading →

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Living a Lie

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

Many of the images from the breach of the Capitol felt like a video game: up a wall, through the glass, up the stairs, down a corridor. Have we crossed the line between fantasy and reality? Romans 1:25 (MSG) … Continue reading →

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New Options

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

I worry about kids. With COVID cases going up, more and more schools are going virtual. Some students don’t learn well virtually. They need to be in the space, to touch the material, to move their bodies. They’re falling behind. … Continue reading →

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Joy of Reading

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Start simple. “Our hope is that the elementary reading of comics will lead to the joy of reading good books.” Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) And there’s no better book than the Bible.

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Fear God

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 111:10 (NIV) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Just in case you missed it the first time, here it is again. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Pay attention. … Continue reading →

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