Monthly Archives: November 2020

12 CQ — A dozen Conscience Questions for the courageous

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Steve Simms

Ask these questions in your heart. Then listen for answers. You might get silence on some questions and that’s alright. However, you might have a specific situation come to your mind. If so, be courageous and do what you can … Continue reading →

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Conscience & Divine interference will take you to peace & joy

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

Without Divine interference, my life would be a wreck. The risen Jesus rescues me! Christ-followers let the living Jesus daily interfere with and disrupt their life. My best decision was to ask Jesus to continually interfere with my life. We … Continue reading →

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The kingdom (government/authority/rule) of God is for now

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

The Gospels begin with both John the Baptist and Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God. Jesus told many parables about it. The book of Acts begins with the risen Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God and ends with … Continue reading →

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3 feet — footsteps, footnotes, & footprints

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you wonder where your life is headed, look at your footprints. By observing footsteps, you can tell if someone is follow Jesus or their own desires. Biblical Christianity’s about living in step with Jesus and staying in sync with … Continue reading →

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Without Jesus being active in the heart, Christianity can be boring

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

Let the living Jesus do His heart-work in you. Then you’ll begin to overflow with healing and joy. When I’m comfortable I tend to trust my own effort; when I’m uncomfortable, Jesus. Being uncomfortable can make me defensive or make … Continue reading →

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Put people in their place–made in God’s image

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Steve Simms

To put people in their place, lift them up. People aren’t verbal punching bags. They’re bearers of the image of God. Kind responses to conflict may not bring peace, but at least they don’t escalate it. To continually fuss and … Continue reading →

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When light shines, darkness disappears

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Steve Simms

Light isn’t a function of rationality. You don’t think up light. You behold it.  Pride blocks inner light. It can’t see what things really look like. We want to convince people we’re right, but what we all need is more … Continue reading →

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Selfianity focuses on the wrong hero

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Steve Simms

Put self aside. Let the living Jesus be your ride and take you where He decides. Selfianity isn’t true Christianity. There’s only room for one Savior in a Christian’s life–the risen Jesus. Follow Him. Dietrich Bonhoeffer put it this way: … Continue reading →

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Empathy makes the world a better place

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Steve Simms

Find the good in people. There’s some in everybody. It’s inspiring to behold! When you allow yourself heart-felt empathy for someone, you’ll see them differently. When you allow your pain to help you connect with another’s person’s pain, it brings … Continue reading →

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Heart-connection makes life better

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Steve Simms

Moments of heart-connection with another person are marvelous. We all need more! If we would touch hearts as often as we touch screens, what joy we’d know! Disconnected hearts can be cold and cruel to each other. Connected hearts heal. … Continue reading →

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