Monthly Archives: April 2022

“My Lord & my God!” Whew!

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

“My Lord and my God!” Like Jesus’ disciple Thomas, reason can’t resolve my doubts, but encounter can. The more I open my heart to experience the risen Jesus, the more I’m astounded, undone, and overwhelmed by Him. I don’t understand … Continue reading →

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Intellect has no answers for evil

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

Human intellect has no solution for the problem of evil. Truth to inspire:Having a desireDoesn’t requireThat what you wantTranspire. I continually resist and fight to reject society’s brain washing. Instead, I ask God to bathe my mind with His hope … Continue reading →

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An overlooked Christian challenge

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

One of Christianity’s greatest challenges is to let the resurrected Jesus’ literally demonstrate His supremacy when His body gathers! “He is the Head of the body, the church (in Greek “ekklesia”–the participatory town meeting in ancient Greek city-states) . . … Continue reading →

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Good streaming can silence your mind’s screaming

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

Since Jesus is the truth, dishonesty and deception distance us from Him and distort His voice within us. Stream truth and flow with light. To live fully in the light we need to continually, humbly, and courageously be “speaking the … Continue reading →

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Golfers, skiers, and life

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

When you swing On a tee, Or step on a slope To ski, Or try to live free, If you don’t Choose to focus You’ll fail. In golf, skying, and life, you can’t control the hazards, but you can call … Continue reading →

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The beatitudinal cycle of prayer

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

I woke up with this thought on my mind today: “For relief beyond belief: Instead of forcing yourself to believe–receive and perceive the presence of Jesus.” I think that’s the key to heart-felt prayer. It freely flows from the risen … Continue reading →

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Salvation isn’t a business transaction–it’s a heart dance

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

Once when I was praying, these words came to my heart: “The worst condition a person can be in is to think they’re saved (and a Christ-follower) when they’re not.” Someone has said, “The Gospel is actually knowing God. ” … Continue reading →

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Freedom! True deliverance doesn’t require dueling banjos

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Your inner imagery influences your perception of your life. Embrace hopeful inner images. Resist and reject harmful ones. The more honest you are, the closer you are to freedom. The more you lie, the more you’re trapped in bondage. It’s … Continue reading →

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Which “town meeting” has the most influence over you?

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Living in any city, culture, or country, surrounded by its social structures and values, only an ongoing inner renewing can prevent Christians from becoming subconsciously molded and conformed into its image. Those in Christ need to gather regularly apart from … Continue reading →

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Present tense proclamation of the risen Jesus

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

We need present tense proclamation. Too many sermons teach Christians to look for Jesus in the past and in the future, but neglect to teach Christians to see, encounter, surrender to, and daily obey the continually risen Jesus in the … Continue reading →

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