Monthly Archives: September 2023

I live in order to be able to:

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

I live in order to be able to: (I don’t always succeed at these things, but they are written on my heart and are always my goal.) Neglecting to find a healthy focus for your life will blur your days … Continue reading →

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Basic Christian beliefs

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

If you’ll listen to your conscience and let it show you where you’re off track, it will lead you to truth with the aid of God’s Spirit. (See Romans 9:1.) By our sin we have separated ourselves from God, but … Continue reading →

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I’d like to know more about happiness . . .

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’d like to know more about happiness, not just in my mind, but in my heart. I want to know more about inner peace, not as a topic but as an ongoing reality. More information without inner transformation isn’t what … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Zone (aka the kingdom of God)

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

The Jesus Zone is transformative! Living in the Jesus Zone makes life marvelous (even with all of its troubles). I woke up this morning with these thoughts about the Jesus Zone (aka the kingdom of God): When Christians begin to … Continue reading →

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Christ’s call to be uncomfortable

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus doesn’t call people to be comfortable and entertained. He calls His followers to go beyond the conventional religious wisdom and church structures of our age and to become a living demonstration of His presence and power. I woke up … Continue reading →

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I sing because I’m happy.

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Before there was musicIn my soulI never felt whole.I had no real goal.I was onlyPlaying a role.It took a tollUntil I began to hearThe sound of JesusSinging in my soul.Earbuds neverBrought me such joy!

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For me, every day is a holiday!

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

The word “holiday” came from the Old English word “hāligdæg,” which means “holy day.” Today “holiday” means a special day set aside to celebrate something and to focus on having as much fun as possible. Of course, every day can’t … Continue reading →

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Who was Stephen in the Bible?

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Who was Stephen in the Bible? The apostles (sent ones) tried to put him in the role of a “table server.” But in reality, Stephen, the first Christ-follower to be killed for his faith, was a Spirit-led man of God … Continue reading →

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Why wait for persecution? (Break out of passive religious formalism now!)

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

Is getting people to faithfully attend a Sunday morning Christian meeting planned and directed by one man, and to passively listen to a sermon by him each week, effectively inspiring people to be filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom? … Continue reading →

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Beyond the recipe

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

When I try to follow a recipe, I get nervous because I feel like I’ve got to be 100% accurate with all the measurements. Then I get frustrated, and what comes out of the oven or off the stove is … Continue reading →

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