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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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Blessed Discipline

  Short and to the point: Psalm 94:12 (NIV) Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord.  

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Simply a New Day

    The word of the Lord:   Isaiah 43:18-29 (NIV) Forget the former things;     do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! A new day. A new week. A new year. Whatever … Continue reading

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Thanks for the Whole Thing

  1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLV) In everything give thanks.     The Greek work for “everything” is pas. In simple terms, the whole thing–each and every part. Not just the dessert, but the whole meal–including the vegetables and salad. Not … Continue reading

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Making Disciples–Not So Short and Simple

  Paul and Barnabas set an example for us to follow:     Acts 14:21-22 (NIV) They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch,  strengthening the … Continue reading

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Simply No Better Time

  The Apostle Paul was arrested on trumped-up charges and made his case before Felix, the Roman governor.   Acts 24:25 (NLV) Paul spoke about being right with God . . . He spoke about standing before One Who will … Continue reading

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Simply the Best Plans

  Psalm 33:11 (MSG) God’s plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.   It’s simple: no one (not even you) has a plan better than God’s.

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Simply Hallowed

  Psalm 89:5 (NIV) The heavens praise your wonders, Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.   The heavenly host praising God–I want to be part of that hallowed choir!

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It’s Simple: His Name Is Here

  Isaiah 7:14 (NLT) Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means “God is with us”).   God is with us. Right here. Right now. Simply said, … Continue reading

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When It’s Simply Not Wisdom

  James 3:17 (AMP) But the wisdom from above is . . . without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].   Short and simple–if it’s selfish and self-serving, it isn’t wisdom.  

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