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I KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE.
Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Tag Archives: short and simple
Simple Statistics
Those of us who read easily often take the skill for granted. What do the stats say? 43 million American adults cannot read, write or do math above the 3rd grade level (Proliteracy) 17% of Americans don’t read … Continue reading
Thanks for Reluctant Readers
I am thankful for the many Christians who don’t let their struggle to read stand in the way of their relationship with Christ. I am thankful for the easy-reader versions of the Bible that use shorter sentences and simpler words … Continue reading
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Tagged short and simple, Thanksgiving
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Words Worth the Work
“54% of U.S. adults 16-74 years old – about 130 million people – lack proficiency in literacy, reading below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.” Forbes, 9/9/2020 Writers, Bible study leaders, pastors, Remember this: for millions of folks, reading … Continue reading
Famous Simple Words
Some of Jesus’ simplest phrases have become part of our culture. People who don’t know and believe in Him use them. From the Sermon on the Mount: “Turn the other cheek” (Matthew 5:39) “Go the extra mile” (Matthew … Continue reading
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Tagged extra mile, Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-41, Matthew 5:41, Matthey 5:39, other cheek, short and simple
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Simply the Cross
“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
Posted in Foundation of faith, KISS (short & simple)
Tagged 1 Peter 2:24, Down at the Cross, E. A. Hoffman, K.I.S.S., short and simple
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Simply Persevere
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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Tagged Ezra 7:10, K.I.S.S., persevere, short and simple
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Simply Unacceptable
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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Tagged James 1:5, K.I.S.S., short and simple, unacceptable, Wisdom
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Classroom
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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Tagged K.I.S.S., prayer, room to learn, short and simple
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Keeping It Too Simple?
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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Tagged 2 Timothy 2:15, K.I.S.S., short and simple, too simple
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New Options
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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Tagged K.I.S.S., short and simple, virtual education
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