Monthly Archives: June 2021

When Jesus is internalized

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

Without the internalization of the living Jesus, Christians become dependent on religious leaders and meetings. Jesus wants to release living water from within you, but humans like to set up an auditorium and give talks about it. If there’s no … Continue reading →

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Life’s amazing. Be fascinated!

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

If nothing fascinates you,You’ll be boredNo matter what you do. Children are frequently fascinated by life, but in adults that quality is too often eliminated. A person who isn’t fascinated by life has to work hard to avoid being bored. … Continue reading →

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How to overcome frustration

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

Walk the woods.There’s no frustration there.Trees don’t resist the wind.They bend. Frustration sees obstacles as threats. Hope sees them as guideposts. When life offers you a buffet of frustration, turn down the offer. Be like a perspective-changing video clip and … Continue reading →

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The gods of human nature are deceptive

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

The gods of human nature are deceptive. When the impulses of the conscience are shut down, the gods of feeling and desire have free reign. Feelings and desires work better as our servants than as our gods. When we exalt … Continue reading →

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Feelings, desires, & opinions lead to illusion more often than to reality

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

Our feelings, desires, don’t opinions don’t always tell us the truth. Sometimes they lie. The strength of a feeling, desire, or opinion is not a measure of its importance or accuracy. Many of our feelings, desires, and opinions don’t “follow … Continue reading →

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Weeding out corruption must begin in your own heart

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

To lieIs to denyReality,Exchanging itFor childishMake believe. Be a look outWho looks withinTo guard your heartFrom corruption. Corruption is supported by lies. Truth telling exposes it. Lying is the doorway to corruption. Weeding out corruption must begin in your own … Continue reading →

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When God gives you a nudge, don’t refuse to budge

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Steve Simms

To refuse to budgeWhen God gives a nudgeIs to quench the Spirit.The Bible says not to do that. To put your desiresAhead of the Spirit’s leadingIs stompingGod’s prompting. Inclination and impulseCan be godly or ungodly.It’s important toKnow the difference. Christians … Continue reading →

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Nature calls

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

Walking thru the woods On a sunny day, Spots of sunlight, Scattered among the shadows, Stir something inside of me. The sound of a roaring creek Reaches my soul. Nature calls me to mysticism. I open my heart to amazing … Continue reading →

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Is it wise to celebrate ego & pride?

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

Love wins,But ego,Lust and insecuritySeldom do. Your egoDoesn’t knowAs much asYou think it does. It’s egoWhen you think you knowBetter than your conscience. You don’t knowWhat you don’t knowUntil you let goOf your egoAnd embrace humility. Pride makes marriageA clash … Continue reading →

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Think outside desire

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Steve Simms

Think outside desire.Wander into natureAnd ponderIts wonder. Like the plantsIn a garden,Desires in your heartCan be cultivatedOr weeded out. Desire can lead to achievement or to bondage. It all depends on how well you manage it. Hold fast to the … Continue reading →

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