Monthly Archives: October 2022

The glory of God’s oratory in my heart

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Steve Simms

God’s thought-voice is audibleAnd you are capableOf hearing it,If you makeYour heart available,Just like you hearOther thoughts in your mind. I’ve never heard anyone preach or speak like the glory of God’s oratory in my own heart. His thought-voice continually … Continue reading →

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Making the most of the marvelous mystery of Christ in you . . .

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

To delight in what you desire is death. To delight in what God desires is life. Grace isn’t the end of salvation. It’s the beginning. Christ comes into people as a seed. In a heart that is poor in spirit, … Continue reading →

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People follow coffee, sports, music, politics, family, patriotism, romance, etc.

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

I frequently see peopleTake delight in coffee,Celebrate sports,Appreciate family,Brag about a politician,Go gaga over music,Gush about romance,Glory in their nation,Get excited about an award,Applaud alcohol,But not very manyWho continually“Delight in the Lord”And keep Jesus first! The clueTo great breakthroughIn your … Continue reading →

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Who and/or what are you following?

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Steve Simms

It matters who and/or what you follow. Following the hollowness of triviality leads to inner emptiness. Following yourself is dizzying — like a dog chasing its tail. When following your desires doesn’t make you happy, you’ve let them deceive you. … Continue reading →

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When the Cultivator cultivates human heart-soil

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Steve Simms

Trust GodTo cultivateYour heart.Let Him pullThe weeds outBefore they startTo overrun you! When weedsAre allowedTo run wildIn your heartPeace and joyDepart. For life-giving cultivationRead the Bible withHeart-warming contemplation,Not theological speculation. Some people let God cultivate beauty within them. Some people … Continue reading →

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It is about you! (Jesus makes it personal)

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus begins The Sermon on the Mount with “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” and “Blessed are those who mourn . . .” He goes on to say, “Blessed are those who are persecuted . . .” Then suddenly Jesus … Continue reading →

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Don’t quit till you get to the bread (Walk to Emmaus)

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Let JesusAlwaysAmaze UsLike Emmaus! Let’s read the BibleTo let the living JesusContinually amaze us.The Emmaus walkersWith their knowledgeWere blind to the amazing presenceOf the living, resurrected Jesus.The Emmaus Road is everywhere,But Christians are too often unawareThat the risen JesusIs communicating … Continue reading →

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Mercy on my mind, y’all!

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

Mercy, who needs it? Self-proclaimed good people who believe in their merit are unaware of their need for mercy. I know that I desperately need it. Lord, have mercy! Mental health? Giving and receiving mercy is vital to our inner … Continue reading →

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So-so Christianity?

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus doesn’t sow so-so Christianity If we want to really growIn Christ the LordIt’s not enough to studyUntil we knowA lot of Bible information.We need to allow Jesus,The living WordTo plant and sow,Fertilize and hoe,And cause His seedsTo take deep … Continue reading →

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The truth lies between grace and repentance

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

Lies deflectThe light of truth.Have the courageTo honestly reflectReality. Repentance is to“Walk in the light”And no longer disguiseOr hide your lies. Liar, liarTwists the truthTo hide the evil fireOf corrupt desire. Don’t leave your soulLaying aroundIn the sinOf lying. The … Continue reading →

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