Monthly Archives: December 2022

Self-dependency eventually leads to despondency

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Steve Simms

When you depend on temporary situations for happiness your happiness soon departs. Self-dependency will also eventually let you down and lead to despondency. It’s like your shadow. When the dark night comes self-dependency dissipates. I’ve been deceived and disappointed too … Continue reading →

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Good fear produces good vibes . . .

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Steve Simms

The fear of the Lord isn’t about dodging lightning bolts. It’s about letting your heart be overwhelmed by His glorious light. Too many people want God’s approval, but the fear of the Lord makes us realize that what we really … Continue reading →

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God always treats me better than I deserve

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Steve Simms

My life is fullOf gifts from GodThat I didn’t earnAnd I don’t deserve. My heart often fills up with undeserved joy. I owe God everything. I don’t deserve any blessing that He has given me. The more clearly I see … Continue reading →

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Beyond Christmas to Christ in you

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Steve Simms

Jesus was bornIn BethlehemBut until I let HimLive in meI couldn’t seeHis glorious reality! Religious ceremonyAnd sanctimonyAre no substituteFor a personal testimonyAbout how JesusBecame real in your life. Emmanuel, God with us.Christ in you, the hope of glory.Without heart surrenderTo … Continue reading →

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Remembrance or experience? (Does Advent add up?)

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

Remembering Jesus in the past and experiencing Him in the present are both vital to true Christianity. Jesus told His disciples that He would be in them and remain in them, but He also told them to remember Him. Why? … Continue reading →

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Be a Spirit-led Christian not a snooze-controlled one

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Steve Simms

If church would be as careful not to offend God as not to offend attendees, there would be massive spiritual awakening. When church sends people home after a sermon without facilitating heart-to-heart connection and sharing among them, it encourages them … Continue reading →

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If you don’t want to wake up, don’t obey 2 Chronicles 7:14

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Steve Simms

God has much more of His presence and power that He wants to give you right now. All that’s required is that you surrender to His will and continually cry out for His help. In 2 Chronicles 7:14 God states … Continue reading →

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Nodding heads aren’t a sign of spiritual awakening!

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

It’s sad that in most churches spontaneous sleeping is permitted, but spontaneous testifying about the living Jesus isn’t. Perhaps we’ve cultivated the wrong kind of spontaneity. How many nodding heads does it take before we realize that church is putting … Continue reading →

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For revival be Jesus-friendly (not seeker-friendly or Jesus-distancing)

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Steve Simms

The greatest hindrance to Christian revival and spiritual awakening is Jesus-distancing. If you’re often unaware of the presence and power of Jesus, you’ve been Jesus-distancing. Jesus-distancers do all they can to dodge Jesus but Jesus said, “Come unto Me,” not … Continue reading →

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“Lazyanity”–the passive & comfortable Christianity

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Steve Simms

“Lazyanity” falsely believes that Christians stay afloat in life’s raging waves of temptation and corruption without treading water. Jesus is everywhere but instead of seeking and embracing demonstrations of His presence “lazyanity” settles into ceremony and routine. True grace makes … Continue reading →

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