Tag Archives: short and simple

Simply Just

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

It‘s simple. Take God seriously. Micah 6:8 (MSG) But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to … Continue reading →

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Simply Sacred

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

I work with special needs children. I see the image of God in each of them: One’s ever-happy heart reflects the joy of the Lord. Another never forgets a promise. Others take pleasure in keeping things organized. … Continue reading →

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Character Gained and Lost

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

“Character is made by many acts; it may be lost by a single one.” Credited to Aristotle (384-322 BC) Ancient, simple wisdom. Building character takes time. Destroying character (yours or someone else’s) doesn’t.

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The Short and Simple Prayer

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

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

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

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

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Simply a New Day

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

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

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

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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Simply the Best Plans

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

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

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

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

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

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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