Monthly Archives: December 2024

MCPA! Make Church Participatory Again!

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

————-MCPA!————Make Church Participatory Again!(See 1 Corinthians 14:26.)(Google: Beyond Church Ekklesia.) Don’t just go to church. Head directly to the Head of the body of Christ and say and do what He tells you to! If you’ve got the notion and … Continue reading →

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Less darkness, more light!

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

I want less darkness in my life and more light. I want less self-focus and more love for others. I want less ego and more humility. I want less defensiveness and more kindness. I want less sin and more purity. … Continue reading →

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My Heart-Song Has Grown Stronger!

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s a song in my heart that grows stronger and more joyful every year. It overflows with hope and positive words. The beautiful melodies in my heart strengthen and empower me. I try to unceasingly listen to them and let … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Nature Amazes Me

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

The beauty of nature (both plants and animals) amazes me! However, there is another beauty that amazes me even more. That’s the beauty of seeing the reality of Jesus Christ living in and flowing through everyday people. When people are … Continue reading →

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The Place a Special Book Takes Me

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

There is a book that is very special to me. When I read it, it inspires me and transports me to my favorite place. Reading it with my heart wide open fills my consciousness with the awareness of God and … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

Fact: Throughout history multitudes of people have been willing to kill and be killed in the name of their country, but very few have been willing to love their enemies in the name of Jesus. Perhaps we should listen to … Continue reading →

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Find Your Marvels

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I’m good at: Because Jesus is alive, present, and living within His Spirit-led followers they are free to live outside the box of ordinary days and routine religion. Every day will overflow with extraordinary revelation, God-sightings, and God-winks if they … Continue reading →

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I’m Fighting to be More Child-Like

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

Small children often abandon self-focus and the expectations of other people to allow themselves to become freely captivated by the mystery and wonder of being alive. They radiate humble innocence, healthy curiosity, enthusiastic creativity, joyful spontaneity, and non-competitive playfulness. That’s … Continue reading →

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“The Bright and Morning Star”

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

Ponder This! EmmanuelHas come to beAn inner well.O taste and see,Ponder and enjoyJesus gems,Christ in you!Jesus putsHis gemsIn your heart.Don’t miss them.Jesus callsInside you.Hear Him.Jesus comforts.Jesus guides.Jesus nudges.Jesus teaches.Jesus prompts.Jesus abides.Hear Him speakWithin you. Your mind and your heart receive … Continue reading →

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