Tag Archives: K.I.S.S.

Hard to Do

  1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ERV) Whatever happens, always be thankful. Wow! Easier said than done.   Not distracted. Not bitter. Not frustrated. No envy. No whining. No pouting. Simply thankful. All the time.

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Prayer Power

Never underestimate the power of prayer. James 1:5 (NLT) If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.

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Simply Pray

1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NET) First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet … Continue reading

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Perspective on Words

James 3:10 (ESV) From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.   Look carefully at the words you speak, post and text. Do you see more blessings, or more curses?

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Steady Ready Heart

  Psalm 57:7 (EXB) My heart is steady [steadfast; ready], God; my heart is steady [steadfast; ready]. I will sing and praise [play a psalm for] you.   It’s simple (but not easy): Steady faith, ready to obey.

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The Whole Center

  The world maps of my childhood classrooms put the United States front and center.     What does God’s see? John 3:16 For God so loved the world . . . It’s simple. God sees the whole world.

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Can and Should

When I’m making presentation slides, it’s tempting to use moving backgrounds, fancy fonts, flying letters, shifting colors. All those options. I CAN use them all. How fun!   If those presentation slides will play out in front of an audience … Continue reading

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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

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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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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.

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