Monthly Archives: April 2021

Did Jesus say, “Don’t tread on Me?”

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

Jesus could have said, “Don’t tread on Me!” He could have called Angels to overthrow Rome And the religious leaders Who wanted Him dead. Instead He was led away, To die on the cross For you and for me. Today … Continue reading →

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Bad behavior is a big stumbling block

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

We humans tend to only behave as well as we feel like we need to in order to avoid getting caught. Bad people get upset when good behavior is expected from them. If you behave badly, yet claim to be … Continue reading →

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Hate is never cruelty-free

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

Be cruelty-free,No human harmed,None mistreated,No one hated,Kindness for all. Have a hate-free heart. It’s one of life’s greatest blessings! Hate should never be defined as disagreement. We can disagree with kindness, compassion, and love. Hate has a lousy track record. … Continue reading →

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Emotional health is true wealth

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

Feelings are like plants. Some are fit for consumption and some aren’t. It’s important to know the difference. Like waves, as emotions roll inside us, we can choose to ride them or we can wave them on. Hazardous emotions aren’t … Continue reading →

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Life goes better with Jesus

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

Christ in you Continually make Him welcome. Listen to and obey Him. Spend your time with Him. Fully surrender to Him who is The hope of glory Life is a round trip visit to planet earth on a tourist visa. … Continue reading →

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There’s nothing super about superficiality

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

A superficial lifestyle focuses on style, but ignores substance. Superficial answers to life’s questions are deceptive. They make us think that we know more than we do. Like lukewarm, watered down tea, superficiality isn’t very satisfying. Superficiality ≠ reality. Superficiality … Continue reading →

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The “What ya call it” poem

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

What ya call it You can’t make people Work for you Without any pay. They won’t stay. Unless you use cruelty And abuse them every day, They’ll just run away. History called that slavery. Today we say Human trafficking. Learn … Continue reading →

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Cultivating the emotions that you want to feel . . .

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

To stay healthy, humans reject spoiled food. We can also make life better by rejecting rotten emotions. Make happiness happen. Deescalate the negative emotions that you feel. Escalate your positive ones. There’s no reason we can’t decide how we want … Continue reading →

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Have you heard beyond “heard immunity”?

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Steve Simms

The Resurrection means That Jesus can be More than heard about. He can be heard! Listen to Him. The risenness and aliveness Of Jesus Christ in the present moment, Is far too often ignored, Even by Christians. When it comes … Continue reading →

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7 short poems about Jesus being alive

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

Spiritual Lockdown Religious people wanted Jesus Cruelly killed And then sealed In a guarded tomb. They got what they wanted For a weekend, But many act As if He’s still there. It’s time to live like Jesus is living! Weekend … Continue reading →

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