Monthly Archives: January 2025

Effectively Overcoming Fear

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Steve Simms

One thing that people are scared to do is to open up a church service to rely on the actual presence living Jesus and to be directly led by His Spirit instead of by a program or a human leader. … Continue reading →

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A Religious and Analytical Approach to Christianity

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

The study and research that Christ requires isn’t a religious and analytical approach to Christianity. He requires something much deeper than that. Go beyond religion and analysis to the Lordship and Headship of the risen Jesus! “For Ezra had prepared … Continue reading →

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I Make it a Sport to “Rememberize”

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Steve Simms

I make it a sport to “rememberize.” A friend, JD Walt, likes to use the word his oldest son coined at about five years old. His son said, “I finally ‘rememberized’ it.” JD says: “Memorization quick-loads our short-term memory. Rememberization … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Win

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Some people winThe lotteryBut much moneyAnd a long termSpending spreeIs not ableTo set them free.True freedom comesAnother way. Let Jesus saturateYour mind and your heart.And fill you with wonder.As you ruminateAnd constantly ponderHis glorious presence–The Living Word of God! Hear … Continue reading →

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Reading That Points Me to Peace

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

In the troubled and stressed-out culture where I live, I look for inner peace. I love to read books and articles that point me to God’s peace. The peace of God can’t be taught. It’s beyond human understanding. Therefore, to … Continue reading →

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The Tradition of Pondering

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

Let your heart be strangely warmed. The way to “taste and see that the Lord is good,” (Psalm 34:8) is to open your heart and begin to ponder His presence and reality. The entire Book of Psalms is about pondering … Continue reading →

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I Enjoy Reading Words That Uncover My Deception

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

I once found a book that uncovers my deception when I read it with an open heart. Reading that book is like standing in the shower and letting very hot water run over your aching back. It hurts but if … Continue reading →

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The Attraction of Ahas

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

Nothing can be closer to me than the attraction of insights and “ahas” because they occur within me–inside of my heart and mind. So many of them come to me that it’s hard to visit with all of them. Occasionally … Continue reading →

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My Definition of Fun

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

5 things I do for fun: Grace givesAll the glory,All the credit,All the merit,For ever and everTo Jesus! Grace is released according to God’s power “that is at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20) It is unmerited access to a personal … Continue reading →

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One Thing to Learn from the Master

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Steve Simms

Dare to have a long unscripted conversation with God. Let Him show you one thing that will make your life better. You’ll be glad you did! God’s plans, not mine;Let me alignWith His willAnd be a branchOn Christ’s vineOverflowingWith new … Continue reading →

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