Monthly Archives: October 2023

I’m Too Proud of Too Many Things

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Steve Simms

Somewhere back in history some Christian (or group of Christians) made a list of the seven worse things that people can do. The Catholic Church adopted that list and called it “The Seven Deadly Sins.” To most people the sins … Continue reading →

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Aligning with wisdom

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

When my thoughts, feelings, desires and behaviors are unaligned with wisdom they produce varying amounts of confusion, chaos, and consternation in my life. Therefore, it is important to me to work on aligning my mind, my heart, and my actions … Continue reading →

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I’m learning Spanish @ 72

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

I don’t know much about the French I took but I do know that I love learning Spanish in creative ways as a 72-year-old. Several times in my life I’ve tried to learn Spanish, but each time I gave up. … Continue reading →

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Lazy days can be very productive!

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Productivity can’t always be measured by activity. If we are busy doing the wrong things, activity can be unproductive. Wrong activity can even be harmful. Too much activity can stress us out. It can kill our creativity. It can cause … Continue reading →

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Can people today be led by God’s Spirit?

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

You’re the one they’re looking for. Sow well! Often when you meet a stranger in what appears to be a random way, you’re the one they’re looking for. They want you to sow hope into their life. You and they … Continue reading →

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Presence instead of principles

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

When I try to live by principles, I never live up to them. My principles are always higher than my ability to consistently and persistently follow and obey them. I’m like the ancient Jesus. I believe in the Ten Commandments … Continue reading →

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I put off thinking negatively about things

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being quick to be negative is not a nice thing. There’s so much that troubles me about the world today–unkindness, hostility, anger, hatred, bullying, cruelty, violence, wars, and rumors of wars (especially concerning politics). I could easily let my mind … Continue reading →

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The arrival point of full maturity?

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Steve Simms

Maturity is like a pole attached to a donkey’s head with a carrot dangling in front of the donkey’s eyes. No matter how hard you pursue it, you’re unable to reach it. Your body may tell you that you’re a … Continue reading →

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Are you a Christ-carrier?

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

The book of Acts is addressed to Theophilus which means “friend of God.” True Christians are such friends of God that they carry Christ in them. They are Christ-carriers. In Acts, Christians demonstrate the power of being a Christ-carrier who … Continue reading →

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Passing on a million bucks . . .

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

I have my ideas of what I would do if someone gave me a million dollars to give away, but I think my ideas are pretty self-focused. Left to my own feelings and desires I would probably give the money … Continue reading →

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