Monthly Archives: December 2020

Fractions, factions, & half-truths

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

Half-truths chop reality into fractions and divide people into hostile factions. When people won’t humbly meet around truth, they arrogantly fight over error. Character will humbly embrace truth with grace, not replace it to save face. What you think is … Continue reading →

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The right (respite) to be kind

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Steve Simms

The first step to inner peace is to take a respite from your anxiety and anger. Then exercise your right to be kind. It’s good to take a respite from our own opinions and attend to the voice of conscience. … Continue reading →

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Selective seeing (choose well)

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Selective seeing creates many conflicts. Searching together for truth heals divisions. Viewing life from many angles, expands your awareness of reality. Seeing something that proves you wrong, hurts. Pride often selects not to see it. Perspective changes perception. Love looks … Continue reading →

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In pursuit of the living Jesus . . .

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

To pursue Jesus, you have to look in your heart. That’s where He wants to meet you. Type the name J-E-S-U-S into the search engine of your heart and press enter. Experiencing Jesus as present and living, is much more … Continue reading →

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The pursuit of gladness–gratitude is the key

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Steve Simms

Humans aren’t meant to be like a stuck kaleidoscope–able to see only one view point. We need more love in the greatest race on earth — the human race! Too often we expect in a moment, what requires a pursuit. … Continue reading →

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11 reasons why speaking out for racial justice is more Christian than leftist

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Steve Simms

These points show that racial justice is much more Christian than Marxist: The only supremacy in the New Testament is Christ supremacy. In Christ, the wall between races has been torn down. “There is neither Jew nor Gentile.” Galatians 3:28. … Continue reading →

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How to survive temptation island

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Temptation’s a salesman trying to convince you that evil will be good for you. It never tells you the whole truth, but always relies on lies and deception. Temptation is deceptive because it makes evil look attractive. Most people don’t … Continue reading →

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“Spiritual reality explodes from inside me “

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Steve Simms

“I will pray with my spirit” Gloriously refreshing hope Flows from within me As rushing rivers Of unknown words Produce the Spirit’s fruit. What a life-changing blessing It is to pray in tongues. Spiritual reality explodes From inside me! (Based … Continue reading →

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Where do you go to Jesus?

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Steve Simms

Where do you go to the living Jesus? You can go to Jesus anywhere, since He’s everywhere. Nobody (and no thing) has the right to stand between you and the living Jesus. Accept no substitutes for the continual presence of … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Christ in you as an amazing reality

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Steve Simms

When you get to know “Christ in you,” you don’t have to look for Him elsewhere. Surrendering to the life of Jesus working inside of you is like soaring in the wind. Christ-followers are citizens of God’s kingdom, His ambassadors, … Continue reading →

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