Tag Archives: K.I.S.S.

Simply Divine

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

2 Corinthians 10:4 (NIV) The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world . . . they have divine power. Divine power–God’s weapons win the battle. If we fight simply in our own strength, we fall short.

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Your Name, Short and Simple

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 43:1 (ESV) I have called you by name, you are mine. God knows your name, and he’s calling you. Are you listening?

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Short and Simple Prayer

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Where I live, the children are headed back to school. Protect their souls, Lord. Empower them to do good work.

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God Can Help with That

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

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 →

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Simple Love

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

If You loved me, Lord, You’d give me what I want. We think we can whine and guilt God into doing things our way. God’s short answer: I love you so much I died for you. Can’t whine … Continue reading →

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The Simple Answer to Evil

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 34:14 Turn from evil and do good. Don’t overthink it.

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Simply Sad

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Walter William’s columns are on my must-read list. His wisdom routinely touches my heart. This time, his words break my heart: “In 2016, in 13 of Baltimore’s 39 high schools, not a single student scored proficient on the … Continue reading →

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Rigor? Simple, Not Easy

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Prayer and Bible study–both take work. The enemy says, “It’s too hard. You failed. Give up.” God says, “Don’t give up. It’s a start, not a failure.”

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It’s Simple: Read the Directions

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Do you think the Bible is too big and too hard for you to understand? It is God’s roadmap for your life. You don’t have to read the whole map at once. Get in the habit of … Continue reading →

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Simply Honor Your Father

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Exodus 20:12 & Ephesians 6:2 Honor your father and your mother. It’s simple: half of your DNA comes from your father, half comes from your mother. It’s who you are. Honor (value) each half of yourself.

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