Monthly Archives: October 2024

Basking in the Warmth of a Glowing Fire During a Cold Dark Day

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

Life is stultifying. Humans need high hopes, but most people simply hope to cope–to just get by and make it through another day. Yet God is awe inspiring! Look what God can do! Let the Bible get your hopes up! … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Loss Is a Wake-Up Call That Leads to Gain

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

Wake Up! Flee the deception of Egypt! Let the Lord fight for you. Let Him protect and defend you. Let Him make His way where you see no way. Rely on His living presence not on your own feelings, desires, … Continue reading →

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The Sequel of “This Changes My Mind Throughout Each Day”

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

After reading my blog post today, someone sent me this question: “I get it, but HOW do you hear the Spirit?” Here’s my answer to him. Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice.” I take Him at His word. That … Continue reading →

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This Changes My Mind Throughout Each Day

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

My mind is being changed every day. The more I listen and the more I humbly obey, the more my mind grows in its ability to think beyond my own desires, feelings, and opinions. My most important listening isn’t hearing … Continue reading →

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Sermon-Hearing Makes Me Feel Out of Place

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

Sitting and hearing a sermon makes me feel out of place. I want to be a doer of the word, not a passive sermon-hearer. I want to meet with people to be led by God’s Spirit together so that we … Continue reading →

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Beyond AI and Computer Intelligence

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

It is easy to rely on AI and computer intelligence, but I am called to rely on an intelligence beyond that. I’m not talking about my own intelligence, but the supernatural wisdom that comes from direct revelation from the living … Continue reading →

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