Here's the difference in a nutshell:
They are short.
They are concise.
They keep you in touch with God's Word.
When I designed A Short Thought From God's Word, I was the youth leader at my church, and I wanted to encourage my group to be in the Bible daily. I knew that most of the kids checked their email daily, but usually did not have time to read anything lengthy. So I decided to make daily devotions that were short but still captured the heart of the teachings of Scripture.
Short Thought From God's Word is exactly as the name implies: short and directly from the Bible. Each devotion contains a few Bible verses, and a brief comment based on those verses. Scripture quotations are from the New International Version. One devotion is emailed to subscribers each day.
A Short Thought From God's Word was developed to be helpful in reminding believers of what God's Word says. It is short so that it will not be overlooked by busy people, but it is direct, and never compromises God's Word.
11/11/09 - A Short Thought from God's Word Proverbs 15:23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply--and how good is a timely word! A timely word of encouragement
11/9/09 - A Short Thought from God's Word Proverbs 15:15-17: All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. Better a
11/8/09 - A Short Thought from God's Word Proverbs 15:14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. Do we seek the truth, or
11/7/09 - A Short Thought from God's Word Proverbs 15:11 Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD--how much more the hearts of men! If God has all
11/6/09 - A Short Thought from God's Word Proverbs 15:10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. We should be afraid