Monthly Archives: September 2020

True greatness (Why be great in a 2nd rate way?)

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

True greatness doesn’t demand allegiance. It inspires it. Forcing others to do your will isn’t greatness, inspiring them to do what’s right is. To be truly great is to be unwilling to hate. It recognizes human dignity in everyone. It … Continue reading →

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Song lyrics about the immanence (closeness) of the living Jesus

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Steve Simms

* “He walks with me and He talks with me and He tells me I am His own.” * “‘Fear not I am with thee, peace be still,’ Jesus whispers sweet and low.” * “Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, … Continue reading →

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Offense-baiting

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Steve Simms

Much that people say today is designed to be offensive. Don’t take their bait. When people try to offend you, don’t let them (no matter what they say or do)! Be unofendable! To expect other people to think and act … Continue reading →

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The immanence of the living Jesus

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you refuse to hear and obey the living Jesus, hearing a man preach about Him won’t do you much good. However, directly experiencing the immanence of Jesus, releases awe, healing, and ardent celebration. (If you get caught up in … Continue reading →

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Even when life is unfair, try not to be a Pharisee

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Beware. Controlling, religious Pharisees aren’t unique to the first century. In the Bible, religious leaders felt threatened by Jesus. Many still do today. (The Pharisees wanted to keep the living Jesus from disrupting their religion. Do we?) The Pharisees converted … Continue reading →

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Cancel your appointment with disappointment

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Steve Simms

Disappointment wants to dominate us and to steal the joy of hopeful expectation. Refuse to let disappoint destroy your joy in the present and your hope for the future. Life’s full of too many blessings to be disappointed by the … Continue reading →

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Violence is extreme arrogance / humility seeks peace

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Violence is extreme arrogance. It pretends it has the right to hurt people. Human violence almost always causes more injustice than it solves. Both prenatal and postnatal violence are cruel. Temptation is the “human race” bate, luring us into pride, … Continue reading →

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Crumbling comfort zones, freedom, & choices

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

Stand up for what you know is right, deep in your conscience even when it’s uncomfortable. Don’t just for what you want. Tell what you stand for (instead of insulting your opponents). Love people, even when you disagree with them. … Continue reading →

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Angry people aren’t very fun & rage is a goofy stage

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

When anger burns like fire and blows like a hurricane, a country is in trouble. Angry people aren’t very fun. America’s experiencing nature’s furry in fires and storms and human rage from the White House to the streets. We need … Continue reading →

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Christicism–be a Christic

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

Jesus said, “Leap for joy,” but many Christians just creep along. We need more Christicism–first-hand, mystical encounters with the living Jesus. Christology is the study of Christ. Christian mysticism (Christicism) is experiencing Him. I experience mystical encouragement as Jesus speaks … Continue reading →

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