Monthly Archives: April 2020

Accolades are mere charades

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

Accolades are mere charades, and insults are just manmade. It’s what you are on the inside that matters! One of the greatest things in the world is to be free from the torment of self-focus. Pride will choke your heart … Continue reading →

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The Cross theology & theater

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Steve Simms

Despised & rejected by men,Forsaken, mocked & crucified,Emmanuel (God with us)Was put to death.“Father, forgive them,For they know notWhat they do.”“It is finished.”The way, the truthAnd the lifeOpened the doorFor forgiveness, healing,And relationship with the Father,To whoever willDraw near to … Continue reading →

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Being Spirit-led brought me to orthodox beliefs

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

Spirit-led orthodoxy isn’t a long list of beliefs. It’s the truth about who the risen Jesus is, what He’s done, and what He’s doing now. Orthodoxy as a mere creed is shallow. But Spirit-led orthodoxy is deep. It daily conforms … Continue reading →

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Many use & promote profanity, few voice objections against it . . .

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

Some people don’t want to hear profanity. Others don’t want to hear arguments against it. Often the words that are easy to speak aren’t the best words to say. The words we speak or write can bless people with hope … Continue reading →

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Essential Christianity / Spirit-led orthodoxy

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Essential Christianity is:Christ living in you,Producing glorious hope. There are some essential behaviors, beliefs, and heart-changes that are required for growing in Christ. It’s not passive and automatic. Spirit-led orthodoxy isn’t an oxymoron, but its the lived experience of millions … Continue reading →

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Think outside your own box of hard knocks

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Self-focus diminishes joy. Think outside your own box of hard knocks. Take time to notice, appreciate, and be inspired by the marvelous beauty in the nature outside your door. Many people have their mind full of negative, hostile, and harmful … Continue reading →

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Let’s roll the religious stone away from Easter

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

The most amazing “life sentence” is: “Jesus rose!” Encountering the living Jesus will change your perspective of death. Biblical Christianity is about “location, location, location”–“Christ in you,” not Christ in a church building. Something’s terribly wrong when spoken prose about … Continue reading →

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Jesus didn’t own His tomb; He just borrowed it for 3 days

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

On Resurrection Day, Joseph of Arimathea got his tomb back and Christ-followers got the living Jesus back, to be with them forever. What a joy to daily hang out with the risen Jesus Christ! Seeds drop off of life and … Continue reading →

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The “man upstairs” or “Christ in you”

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Religion is about “the man upstairs.” Biblical Christianity is about “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” God is Light. Light allows us to see. The closer we get to God (and the less we regulate Him to the concept … Continue reading →

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Efforts don’t always equal results; some results come with little effort

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Steve Simms

My life’s been full of tremendous efforts with little results and no-efforts with tremendous results. Jesus, replace my presumption with humility, my self-promotion with service to others, and my worry with trust in You. Life is more than hard work … Continue reading →

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