Monthly Archives: October 2023

An “unsuccessful” attempt isn’t a failure

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

You are guaranteed not to fail! Here’s why: Every attempt succeeds at something. It successfully produces some kind of result, even if it’s not the result you want. An attempt that doesn’t produce your desired results isn’t a failed attempt … Continue reading →

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The hardest goal with the greatest joy

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s hard for humans to surrender — to intentionally give full control of our life to someone. Here’s how Jesus Christ states that challenging goal. “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and … Continue reading →

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Artists who are “crazy in the Christ direction”

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

My favorite artists are passionate Christ-followers who care more about pouring out their heart to the risen Jesus than they do about making radio appealing religious music. I love the early “Jesus Music” of the 1970s before it was taken … Continue reading →

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Courageous listening (by a guy named Ananias)

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Steve Simms

Be a courageous listener like Ananias. When your conscience, Christ in you, or the Bible tell you something that you don’t want to hear, hear it. “Love your enemies.” “Bless those who curse you.” “Repent.” “Consider others better than yourself.” … Continue reading →

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Listening for hope is a joy!

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

The sounds that strike our human ear drums are often stressful. Negative words frequently bring us bad, threatening, and depressing news. It’s hard to listen for the sounds of hope in a world that overflows with negativity. My favorite hobby … Continue reading →

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Hear Jesus, not just words about Him.

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Hear Jesus here, there, and everywhere. When Christianity is presented as mostly just listening to one man lecture, it causes many people to reject it. Many Christian leaders have been well trained to and are very experienced at quenching the … Continue reading →

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Learning to speak love language

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

I’m learning Spanish and the grammar displeases me, but if I change it to fit my desires, I miss it up. The same is true with love language. True love language isn’t uncomfortable when people disagree with or disapprove of … Continue reading →

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Some possessions can’t be taken from you.

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

As humans we all have possessions that no one and nothing can take away from us. We may surrender those possessions, but they can’t be taken away from us. What are those possessions? Love is one of them. People can … Continue reading →

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My mind changed

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

I believed that the Bible was a book written by people and full of religious myths (and perhaps a bit of ancient wisdom). I had never read it and never intended to. Then one day something amazing happened inside my … Continue reading →

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Can Jesus take charge?

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Steve Simms

When being led by the Spirit is seen as optional for Christians, we abandon God’s guidance for our own opinions and desires. Institutionally directed eyes are often too institutionalized to focus on the risen Jesus. Focus your eyes on Him. … Continue reading →

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