Monthly Archives: December 2024

Why We Celebrate December 25th

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

It’s time to remember Why we celebrate December.Jesus Christ is Lord!If you’re a member Of His body, Don’t be a cold ember. Let your heart be tenderSo He can make you wholeAnd burn within your soul.

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Fine-Tuned Listening

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’ve been learning the skill of listening to the Holy Spirit. Here’s what I heard in my heart about the Bible as I laid in bed early this morning: “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate … Continue reading →

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Is Bible Study Biblical?

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

The King James Bible says: “Study to show thyself approved,” (2 Timothy 2:15) but the word study isn’t in the Greek. Almost all the other translations stay faithful to the original Greek and avoid the word “study.” The Greek word … Continue reading →

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The City Set On a Hill

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

Here’s the city that I am eager to visit. The truth is, I try to spend all my time there every day. “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of … Continue reading →

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I Want People to Be Able to Say They See Christ in Me

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Steve Simms

Christ’s presence “extends from generation to generation.” “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” I hope people say that they can see Jesus living in and through me. Christmas means that we can experience Christ’s mercy, power, and presence right … Continue reading →

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Today is My First Day to Ever Write About Prosperity

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

I wrote this today before I saw tomorrow’s writer’s prompt. For some reason, I am consistently a day ahead with them. True prosperity is to have your heartbeat synchronized with God. It’s not rooted in status, position, or wealth. This … Continue reading →

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The Stage of Life

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

“All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” Life’s most important question is: Do you write your own script, follow your own program, and do your own thing or do you surrender to and obey … Continue reading →

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The Exercise of Group Surrender to God

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Steve Simms

May God overshadow our plans and programs and take full control of His gathered people? Spiritual awakening occurs when the Spirit of God is allowed to overshadow our religious programs and to take direct control of an assembly of His … Continue reading →

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I Admire Transcribers of Hope

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

This world is desperate for genuine, heart-felt hope. I admire people who keep their inner ear tuned to hope and transcribe what they hear so others can be comforted and inspired by it. I love to hear and transcribe the … Continue reading →

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Joyous Light Jumps Within Me Without Cartoons!

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

I smile and enjoy life without cartoons. What I watch, look at, think about, and behold lights up my heart and makes me joyously ponder and live in awe and wonder. Passing by God’s presence,Overlooking the bushesAblaze with testimonyAbout their … Continue reading →

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