Monthly Archives: November 2021

Is modern Christianity like an old tube of glue?

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Steve Simms

Without the glue of humility, openness, forgiveness, and compassion, humans are divisive and combative. When people come together to listen to and obey the living Jesus, their hearts connect with invisible glue. If you feel likeYou don’t have a clue,Let … Continue reading →

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Cancel-history hides much truth & calls it CRT

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Steve Simms

When some historyIs considered off limitsAnd kept in mystery,We’re being contradictoryTo the truth. The historyWe won’t faceEnslaves us toA limited and distortedView of our past. Cancel-historyOnly tellsOne sideAnd stiflesThose whoTry to tellThe fuller story. The parts of American historyThat are … Continue reading →

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Many claim Christianity, but what is it?

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

Until Christ is living in and demonstrating His love through those of us who claim to be Christians, we’re falling far short of our name. Christianity’s not about Wanting to oppose, Or to impose Your will on people. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Whoever “is believing” in Jesus

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Steve Simms

I was shocked to read the words, “everyone who is believing in Him may not perish,” as I read John 3:16 in the Literal Standard Version of the Bible (a word by word, literal translation). Most translations I’ve read use … Continue reading →

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Time for a Spirit-led test drive

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

Test drive the Bible. Read it with an open heart and notice what it does inside you. If you never test drive your spirituality and experience Jesus behind the wheel, you’ll never know what He can do. The living Jesus … Continue reading →

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I am (human), therefore I think

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Steve Simms

If you truly “know yourself” (your weaknesses and your strengths), you know all people, for though we disagree, we’re all basically the same. Compassion connects us. Conflict corrupts us. Your consciousness can be controlled. You can focus your awareness on … Continue reading →

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“My truth” & “your truth” don’t = reality

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Steve Simms

Opinions + feelings + desires rarely add up to truth. Opinionoids aren’t factoids. When your opinions differ with truth, it’s not a bad idea to change them. Our opinions are like muddy windows. We seldom see clearly through them. If … Continue reading →

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Ready? Set? Go! (Putting T-day 2021 into action)

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

Thanksgiving is an action–a behavior, not a feeling. Join me in giving thanks today. (Tell God, “Thank You” in the comments section of this post.) Thank You, Jesus, for being so real in my life and for demonstrating Your presence to … Continue reading →

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Before you read, read this . . .

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

We can distress With negative books, Drift without books, Or progress With positive books. Without fuelA car won’t go.Without uplifting wordsHope won’t grow. Uplifting words,ReadAnd reread,Can graduallyStraighten outYour head. What you read matters. It has consequences in your life for … Continue reading →

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My invisible friend

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

As a child, I tried to have An invisible friend But couldn’t make it work. As an adult, Jesus has effortlessly been My invisible friend For 50 years. Search for: The Joy Of Early Christianity

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