Monthly Archives: August 2021

If Luther could criticize church, why can’t we?

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Steve Simms

Any condemnation that has come on you for sincerely questioning a pastor, is not from God. Be healed and be free to follow Jesus. Martin Luther criticized church (and is honored for it today). Honest criticism of church is often … Continue reading →

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War as cancel culture.

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Steve Simms

War is the ultimate cancel culture. It dresses everybody the same so that it’s hard to recognize people as individuals. War is an excuse to kill people and it’s is always unfair. War is insanity, but the people who speak … Continue reading →

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More humble thought could mean fewer wars fought

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

War fightsViolence with violence,Destruction with destruction,Killing with killing. War enragesAnd engagesThe worst phasesOf humanity. War weaponizes,Dehumanizes,And trivializesHuman life. War villainizesAnd demonizesPeopleTo make it easierTo kill them. Compassion is humanity’s most underutilized weapon. War is deceptive. It’s cruelty and chaos confuse … Continue reading →

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To be Spirit-led is to overflow with compassion

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Being led by the Spirit isn’t an optional part of Christianity. It’s an indicator of who God’s children are. See Romans 8:14. Repentance and humility are how you make more room for the living Jesus in your heart and mind. … Continue reading →

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High octane hope.

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

If you make your desires and feelings your fuel, they’ll burn up your engine. Run your mind and heart on premium fuel. Fuel your heart with high octane hope. Don’t just fill up with anything that comes along. Some things … Continue reading →

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Until our hearts are together, we’re not really together

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

Together?I seeConnection lost,Disconnected hearts,Human alienation,People apart. The avoidanceOf heart connectionIs the rejectionOf compassionAnd affection. A programmed heartHas lost the artOf taking partIn spontaneous joy. Loneliness is the symptom of a disconnected heart. It’s important to sometimes let your heart unfold, … Continue reading →

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The listening to & obeying Jesus lifestyle

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Miracles happen when people gather around the living Jesus, open their heart to listen to Him, and then humbly share what they hear. Jesus repeatedly said that God’s Spirit is speaking to His people and told them to listen. See … Continue reading →

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Meetings Jesus controls

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

Watching someone control your computer remotely, is an example of how Jesus want’s to direct you from the inside. Accept? Jesus said, “Follow Me.” Following takes motion. You can’t follow if you’re locked in place mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Religious … Continue reading →

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The 5 roles of Ephesians 4 help my heart to frolic with Jesus

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

When Christians aren’t submitted to and in tune with the Spirit, they aren’t on the same page with each other. Every Christ-follower needs to be trained to continually and actively hear the living Jesus and do what He tells them … Continue reading →

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Looking for more in Christianity . . .

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

Detached observers are happy with church. People who want to actively participate in seeking God, long for more. The Bible says Christians are led by the Spirit, but that’s impossible if we’re unwilling to surrender our control and be flexible. … Continue reading →

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