Monthly Archives: June 2023

Salvation comes by dependency on Jesus

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Making a one-time decision to “accept Christ” isn’t Christianity. Daily surrendering your life to Christ’s direct Lordship and control is. To truly believe in Jesus is to daily depend on Him instead of depending on your own effort, knowledge, desires, … Continue reading →

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What determines your concept of reality is your Lord

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Let the living Jesus inhabit and rule your heart and define reality for you. Refuse to inhibit His presence and authority. A culture that proclaims that people’s desires and feelings are Lord (determine reality) doesn’t want to hear that Jesus … Continue reading →

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Prideful knowledge is a dangerous tree to climb

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

Human knowledge leans against the wrong tree. Climbing the tree of the knowledge of good and evil requires much caution. When done with pride it’s extremely hazardous. The most dangerous condition in the world is to think that you have … Continue reading →

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Father thoughts to help your day

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

When we think about the man (who along with our mother) conceived us, we can find both positives and negatives in him. To varying degrees, all human fathers do some things well and some things not so well. If you … Continue reading →

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Arrogance is too proud to be humble

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Pride attempts to hideThe brokennessThat it feels inside.Humility sets asideAll pretenseSo it can sideWith honestyAnd truth. Pride is a cover-up,A mask to hideWhat’s reallyGoing on insideHurting human hearts. In order to healWe need to be realAnd humbly revealThe pain that … Continue reading →

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When Jesus questioned Saul of Tarsus (Will you let Him question you?)

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Steve Simms

The risen Jesus asked the aggressive and determined but road weary Saul of Tarsus a simple question: “Why do you persecute Me?” Rather than defending himself and his motives that he believed were righteous, Saul asked Jesus, “Who are You, … Continue reading →

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Be part of the Jesus express!

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

The degree to which open-hearted love for and surrender to Jesus is being expressed through your words and your life is indictive of how much He is impacting you day by day. (“By their fruits you shall know them.”) The … Continue reading →

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Christianity is about humbly embracing God’s mercy and forgiveness

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

There are no degrees of rebellion against God. If you’ve ever rebelled against Him in little ways, you’re no better off spiritually than someone who has rebelled against Him in big ways. We all need His mercy, forgiveness, and healing … Continue reading →

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The chromosomes song — a parody of “Blowin’ in the Wind.”

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

In The Chromosomes By Bob Revealin’ How many surgeries Must a man go thru Before you can Call him a woman? The answer, my friend, Is in the chromosomes. The answer is in the chromosomes! XY never equals XX. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Freedom of expression

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

In the midst of all your troubles, pain, and suffering you have been given an amazing ability — the power to open or to shut down your heart. Choose to open your heart to love and forgiveness not to anger … Continue reading →

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