Monthly Archives: January 2023

Great minds think! Try it. Put your brain to use

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

A person’s brain can be healthy, yet their mind be troubled by tormenting thoughts. Brian health doesn’t guarantee mental health. An unmanaged mind trends toward chaos. Inner peace requires mental and emotional discipline. An aimless mind wanders like a stray … Continue reading →

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Be led by God’s love

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

I wantTo be ledBy God’s hands,Not by my plans. Try this in a church service: put down the program, scratch the schedule, and see what the living Jesus can do! Anything that restricts the Holy Spirit’s freedom is a Spirit-quencher. … Continue reading →

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Make everyday a day of epiphany (and every church a place of epiphany)

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

A Christian’s heart should be full of fountains flowing and wide-open faucets running with rivers of Jesus’ living water. Is yours? If not, this might help: January 6 is called “The Day of Epiphany” by traditional churches. It celebrates the … Continue reading →

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Hey there! Heightened awareness is calling

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Stop and be awareOf what’s inYour mind and heart.Is what’s thereTaking you whereYou need to go? What you chooseTo be aware ofCan either abuseOr enthuse.It can tear you apartOr fill you with joy. Hey there.Now I have your attentionAnd you’re … Continue reading →

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Build better brain boundaries.

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

Brain boundaries are standards for what is allowed in your stream of consciousness. Wise brain boundaries improve mental health. If you don’t maintain uplifting brain boundaries, you’ll be harassed by downward spiraling thoughts. A brain without boundaries, like a boat … Continue reading →

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God’s inner choreography is contagious

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

I woke up this morning with these words on my heart: “Witness, testimony, and revelation are vital but neglected Christian concepts.” Revelation is awakening to the awareness of God. Christ’s witnesses enthusiastically testify about what they have seen and heard … Continue reading →

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“When are you?” Here’s my answer:

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Steve Simms

My when is now! I am now in the time that Jesus says, “has now come for true worshippers to worship the Father in Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:23.) I am not in departed memories or desired dreams. The … Continue reading →

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Changing the churches is more powerful than changing the government

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Steve Simms

In 1519, Martin Luther proclaimed, “Change the church!” In 2023 it still needs changing! Many Christians want to change the government, but our responsibility is to change the churches so that they are led by God’s Spirit. Let’s wake up … Continue reading →

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Has modern Western Christianity failed?

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

Message for 2023: It’s time to openly admit and repent for the failure of Christianity in America and the West in the 21st century! In 1904, Evan Roberts, a young Welshman, was greatly distressed by what he called “the failure … Continue reading →

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Excuses have no good uses

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Steve Simms

Excuses are a popular type of denial. A happy life can’t be built on a foundation of excuses. Make hope, not excuses. We think excuses protect our pride, but all they really do is hide our hope. An honest confession … Continue reading →

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