Monthly Archives: June 2024

I Recently Had an Amazing Visit to Costa Rica

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

Last October I attended a Spanish language immersion school in Costa Rica. My class only had three students, an 18-year-old guy from Germany, an 18-year-old guy from the USA, and me. Our teachers was a 40ish year-old guy with extreme … Continue reading →

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Being a Guide Receiver

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

My favorite thing about myself really has nothing to do with me except for my willingness to listen to and surrender to the inner Guide who leads me day by day. He is known as the Holy Spirit. Are you … Continue reading →

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I want to re-tire with hope and a never-ending mission.

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Steve Simms

Always re-tire. Never retire. Forget about retiring! I want to re-tire with hope and a never-ending mission. As long as I live, I want to put new tires on my dreams and keep on rolling to encourage and serve other … Continue reading →

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The Really Old Recipe Book That I Use Every Day

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

I have a really old recipe book. It’s a collection of many recipes written by many authors that has been passed down for centuries. It’s actually only a copy of the original anthology that has been translated into English. The … Continue reading →

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My Apollos Moment

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

I had a moment decades ago that still reverberates loudly within me every day of my life. The way water moves a mill wheel, Christ’s living water moves me from within my innermost being throughout each day. It all started … Continue reading →

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I Got Out of Bed with a Calling and Purpose

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am so fortunate. I get out of bed every morning with a calling and a purpose. I wake up with something burning in my heart and I feel called to share it. I post it on social media and … Continue reading →

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I’m Passionate About the Ancient Greek Concept of Ekklesia!!!

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am passionate about the ancient Greek concept of “ekklesia.” It’s an incredible people-connecting, community-building idea that has been lost for many centuries. I feel called to be an Acts 18:13 person — to persuade people to worship God in … Continue reading →

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Surely some sexual activities are morally wrong.

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

I believe in right and wrong. I believe that many things are black and white and that shades of gray are often temptations that distort the way and lead many people astray. I believe that the only way to get … Continue reading →

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When you have a reason to live, joy is always in season!

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

Seasons of heart-felt joy are my favorite times of the year. When you have a compelling and loving reason to live, “joy unspeakable and full of glory” is always in season. Jesus is my reason to live. The more I … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Live Without the Luxury of Inner Peace

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

The luxury of inner peaceWill make your anxiety cease.It’s an extravagant giftThat will give youA life changing lift.Don’t let fearAnd worry siftJoy from your life.Ask JesusThe Prince of PeaceFor His giftOf inner peace. Shake off sad endingsAnd move onFollowing God’s … Continue reading →

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