Monthly Archives: August 2020

Full-impact Christianity

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

Low-impact Christianity can be boring. Full-impact never is! Full-impact Christianity is more exciting and absorbing than any sport, music, addiction, or entertainment venue. Go Jesus! Early Christianity was full-impact. It changed people (not thru politics) but by demonstrating the presence … Continue reading →

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People like to use the “nationalistic we” when referring to what they consider the “good” parts of their country’s history, but not for the bad parts.

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

Get beyond the “nationalistic we.” Search for: Off the RACE Track–From Color-Blind to Color-Kind.

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Lucky breaks or blessings?

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

There is good luck and bad luck, but there are no bad blessings! Wishing for luck often causes anxiety, but appreciating your blessings is de-stressing. Even when your luck feels low, you can still let God’s blessings flow! Lucky breaks … Continue reading →

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Those other pesky masks

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

When your public image doesn’t match who you are on the inside, it’s just a mask. Too many people want to protect their image by wearing various masks, but they leave their heart open to self-destructive and evil influences. Hiding … Continue reading →

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The right to bear kindness in your arms & words

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

You have the right to be kind. Anything you say can be said in a nice way. You have the right to speak with kindness. Hey, America! Let’s rise up and claim our right to bear kindness in our arms … Continue reading →

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Christians stay focused!

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Steve Simms

Anyone who is bored with Christianity is out of touch with the living, resurrected Jesus. When the living Jesus is bubbling up from within you, you will have joy, even if churches and bars are closed. Christians, stay focused! Helping … Continue reading →

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One by one — the 9 spiritual gifts of 1 Corinthians 12

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

The gifts of the Spirit are nine supernatural operations of the Holy Spirit that work in and thru Christ-followers. They are listed in 1 Corinthians chapter twelve. When we open our heart and life to the gifts of the Holy … Continue reading →

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The answer’s not in politics, but in another kind of kingdom

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

There’s no adequate political answer for our current situation. We need the answer that transforms the heart — the living Jesus. When “we” means all humanity, many of our problems will fade away. Biblical Christianity has it’s own government. It … Continue reading →

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When history honors slaveholders, but leaves out the stories & trials of the slaves, it’s both incomplete & unjust.

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Steve Simms
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True hope doesn’t come from political ideologies

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

True hope doesn’t come from political ideologies or human governments. “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Jesus announced the kingdom of God to establish His government within human hearts. The kingdom of God consists of all people who follow … Continue reading →

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