Monthly Archives: November 2021

Church attendees shouting “Let’s go Brandon” breaks my heart

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

The phrase, “Let’s go Brandon,” came from a reporter misunderstanding a crowd shouting an X-rated insult of President Biden. It violates Christian love. During a recent conference at John Hagee’s Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, attendees began to repeatedly shout … Continue reading →

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Religious rules or the living Jesus?

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Visits to churchFor a religious talkHave little effectOn people’s daily walk. To go to church and be unaware of the living Jesus is like going to a concert and being unaware of the music. When church took Jesus out of … Continue reading →

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We say life doesn’t matter if . . .

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Steve Simms

We say life doesn’t matter . . . If we don’t wear a seat belt. When we neglect our health. If we step in front of a moving car in a parking lot, trusting the distracted stranger behind the wheel … Continue reading →

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Some dangers of church that I’ve observed

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

Caution! Church can (and sometimes does): Turn Christianity into a mere Sunday morning routine. Bore people and literally put them to sleep in their seats. Quench the Holy Spirit. Become a dangerous lullaby that sweetly rocks Christians into deep spiritual … Continue reading →

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Do you have the courage to observe?

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

People who say, “I’m trying to find myself,” often do everything that they can to avoid self-observation. You can’t know yourself if you’re unwilling to honestly observe both your abilities and your faults. Life is full of obvious wake-up calls, … Continue reading →

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Sky parade

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Steve Simms

I looked out and saw A parade of clouds Sailing by in the sky. Dark and light With color bright, Creative shapes and sizes, What a glorious sight!

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Weak days

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

Everybody you meet is weak.We all struggle with defeat.In that you’re not unique. Weakness is a guideThat can free usFrom enslavement to egoAnd the prison of pride. The realization of our weakness frees us from pride and enables us to … Continue reading →

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Christianity desperately needs to be revitalized

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

“The truth will set you free.” It’s time for Christians to gather and allow everyone present the freedom to obey the Spirit. When Christian worship is overmanaged and overcontrolled, there’s little or no room for the living Jesus to do … Continue reading →

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I get juiced by daily Bible boost

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

I love to beLike a kiteIn the wind,Lifted by the SpiritTo soar like an eagle. The Bible isn’t a course of study.It’s light to unmuddy your heartAnd get you on God’s course. The Bible,Read with the headFeels dead,But read with … Continue reading →

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Jesus or Barabbas? True prophets or false prophets?

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

If you let yourselfGet whooped upBy a false prophet,You’ll soon be duped up. False prophets aren’t rare. Jesus said that there are many of them. If a “prophet” tells you what you want to hear, he’s probably a false prophet. … Continue reading →

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