Monthly Archives: October 2022

Can a worship gathering be “a stench to God?”

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

I read this last night: “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to Me.” (Amos 5:21.) It made me realize that God doesn’t like every Christian gathering. I felt prompted to post it, and to … Continue reading →

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Religious curriculum can make you numb, but Christ will give you life!

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

When life weariesAnd overwhelms me,A sermon seriesFull of theoriesIsn’t enoughTo feed my soulAnd make me whole.The risen Jesus is! AwarenessOf swirling aweOpens the wayTo ExperienceThe incomprehensible God. You don’t develop a relationship with Jesus by learning information about Him, but … Continue reading →

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Being real matters! (Being fake {like a tin man} won’t make it.)

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

People weren’t madeTo be like a tin guy.You know why?We have hearts to feelAnd tears to cry.Be real! When we’re hollow like a tin man, we feel empty. Be real! Jesus denounced role players and called them hypocrites. His Beatitudes … Continue reading →

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Joy lies beyond self-awareness

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

God made the first humanFrom the dust of the ground.When we feel groundInto accepting our humilityBy the grind of daily life,We’re on good groundTo experience the blessingsOf being “poor in spirit.” The light of Christ shinning in my heart is … Continue reading →

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The “Jesus-verse” is better than the metaverse!

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

People get excited about the virtual experiences of the metaverse. I prefer the transcending experiences of the “Jesus-verse.” Until you have interoperability with the living Jesus, life will feel incomplete. The experience of the “Jesus-verse” is immersive. It surrounds you … Continue reading →

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Be a Christ-carrier and let Christ carry you

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Steve Simms

If “Christ in you”Is true about youThat means youAre a Christ-carrierAnd you takeThe ever-living JesusWherever you go.” When we beginTo let the risen JesusContinually radiateFrom deep with usAnd to no longer accommodateThe world’s corruption,We’ll experienceA glorious disruption,An inner Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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Pascal wrote a book called “Pensées” (French for “thoughts”). Here are some of my “Pensées”

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Steve Simms

Several months ago, God spoke clearly in my heart words that I didn’t want to hear: “Try less; trust more.” I’ve always been a person of great effort and persistence, so it is difficult to lay my energy down and … Continue reading →

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Something began when I was conceived that has continued unto this moment — my life! Life begins in a moment, but growth requires patience. It took nine months for me to grow from conception to birth.

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Steve Simms
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Inner fruit can keep you smiling

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus, teach meHow to be a fieldWhere the fruitOf the Spirit can flourish. Abundant fruitOf God’s SpiritCan’t growInside meUntil I allowJesus and HisRivers of living waterTo freely flowAnd irrigate meFrom within. The fruit of God’s SpiritIs a slow grow.It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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From atheism to mysticism (attitudes toward God)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Steve Simms

The artOf walking with GodRequires an honest,Surrendered,And open heart. Approaching GodWith a big headAnd small heartIsn’t the wayTo startSeeking Him. I’ve noticed that many people who resist being influenced by God, eagerly embrace the influence of people’s destructive attitudes and … Continue reading →

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