Monthly Archives: September 2023

The red flag of pride

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

Human pride is a red flag. It’s a warning of danger. Beware of pride. A wise person said: “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” The more our ego goes up, the more our safety and security … Continue reading →

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A Spirit-led week (isn’t weak)

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

My ideal week is to be Spirit-led. It is to go where Jesus prompts me to go and to do what He prompts me to do. I’ve never achieved such a perfect week but that’s always my goal. I have … Continue reading →

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God sees thru the disguise of your lies!

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

God sees through the lies of your disguise. Lies, regardless of their size, are deceptive. Deception deploys darkness and destroys our ability to discern and walk in truth. As Christ-followers we need to be careful that we don’t deny the … Continue reading →

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Giving the glory to the One who gives the ability

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

Professional football players have a saying: “NFL means Not For Long.” They realize that their football career will be a short and a small part of their life. Many of them realize that they need to use their fame and … Continue reading →

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I want the presence and power of Jesus, not a pulpit and a platform

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

A pulpit controlled and dominated by one man silences the rest of the body of Christ. When ordinary Christ-followers are prompted by God’s Spirit to speak, the preacher in the pulpit too often says, “Zip it!” Words from the pulpit … Continue reading →

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Relaxing inside

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s hard to relax when living in the Western culture that keeps us mentally weary and emotionally burdened. Resting the body seems to have little or no impact on the worries of the mind and the anxieties of the heart. … Continue reading →

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Can prayer be Spirit-led and Bible-based?

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Too often today our prayers are more based on our own desires and sentimentalism than they are aligned with Scripture and burning with the passionate fire of the Holy Spirit. Because we aren’t continually opening our heart to Scripture and … Continue reading →

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Giving up the harmful word

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’ve spent my life giving up harmful, tormenting, and unkind words — the bossy kind of words that regularly barge uninvited into the psyche and try to bully and destroy our inner peace. From my earliest memories those intrusive words … Continue reading →

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Happiness is being grudge-free!

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’ve learned that a grudge can nudge people into anger, hatred, and despair. Still, some folks savor a grudge like a chocolate lover eating fudge. No matter how much pain their grudge causes them, they won’t budge an inch away … Continue reading →

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Revival requires night vision

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s time for churches to train and release everyone in the congregation to actively listen to and obey, “the presence of Jesus in the people of God for the sake of the world.” This is what it will take to … Continue reading →

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