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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: Thanksgiving
Grateful for a World Under Control
We say, “The world’s out of control!” Ponder this: the sun still rises and sets, the tides rise and fall, the moon waxes and wanes, the seasons come and go. Seems to me, God still has our little planet under … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged control, gratitude, Psalm 10:4, Thanksgiving
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Morning Prayer: A-C-T-S
Good morning, Lord. You are good, I am not. I’m selfish. I’m greedy. I want the best for myself. Thank You for giving me more than I need. Teach me to willingly, gratefully share what I have with others, in … Continue reading
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Tagged A-C-T-S, adoration, confession, morning prayer, supplication, Thanksgiving
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The What of Prayer
What to pray? Anything, everything. The what of prayer usually falls into one of these easy-to-remember categories: A – adoration (praise God) C – confession (be honest) T – thanksgiving (be grateful) S – supplication (ask) Philippians 4:6 (ESV) … Continue reading
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Tagged A-C-T-S, adoration, confession, Philippians 4:6, prayer, supplication, Thanksgiving
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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
Posted in KISS (short & simple)
Tagged short and simple, Thanksgiving
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Timeless Gratitude
Here in the US, it’s the week of Thanksgiving. I’m looking to minds wiser than mine to jumpstart my thankful thinking. “When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them … Continue reading
Hard to Do
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ERV) Whatever happens, always be thankful. Wow! Easier said than done. Not distracted. Not bitter. Not frustrated. No envy. No whining. No pouting. Simply thankful. All the time.
Posted in KISS (short & simple)
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, hard, K.I.S.S., short and simple, Thanksgiving
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Hard Times
Thank God for His good gifts. James 1:2-4 (MSG) Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open … Continue reading
Posted in Building character
Tagged hard times, James 1:2-4, Thanksgiving, trials
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Hard People
Are your prayers for politicians you like different from those for politicians you don’t like? Do you thank God for “your candidate” and bypass the opponent? Matthew 5:44-46 (MSG) I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let … Continue reading