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Simple Stories

  Jesus: Master of the short story. We call them parables.   Take the Parable of the Sower — read it for yourself in Matthew 13:3-9 — with the seeds on the path, on the rocks, among thorns and on … Continue reading

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Simple Prayer

  “Teach us to pray,” they asked. Jesus answered, short and simple:   Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Keep It Simple

Good morning, Lord. Sometimes I overthink things. Sometimes I overcomplicate my message. You call me to keep it simple–to trust You and tell others how good You’ve been to me. Sometimes I strive for words that answer every question and … Continue reading

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Simple Words

If you know me well, you know that I try to use simple words and short sentences. There are lots of Christian adults who struggle with reading. I want to make my message as easy to read as possible (like … Continue reading

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For Your Sake

  You’re busy. All sorts of things compete for your attention. For your sake, I try to keep the message short and simple.   Habakkuk 2:2 (ERV) The Lord answered me, “Write down what I show you. Write it clearly on … Continue reading

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Simply Broken

I recently heard a discouraging report about Baltimore schools: only 7% of 3rd through 8th graders can do grade-level math. Last year I read that at one high school, less than 2% of seniors were able to read at grade … Continue reading

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Simple Wisdom

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 Rest

Mark 2:27 (MEV) Then He [Jesus] said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.”   “The sabbath was made for man – For his rest from toil, his rest from the cares and … Continue reading

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Simple and Deep

Note to self:   Keep your words short and simple. Keep your relationships deep and wide.

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Give a Simple Gift This Christmas

Is there a reluctant reader on your gift list? Someone who struggles with the words printed on a page? Consider giving the gift of an easy-to-read Bible: large print for the senior saint with failing eyesight, a simplified version for … Continue reading

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