Monthly Archives: January 2025

My New Name (Takes Me Off Script)

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

“To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name. known only to the one who receives it.” (Revelation 2:17) “Those who are led by the … Continue reading →

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I Dream of Unprogrammed, Unscripted Moments in Church

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

Perhaps it’s not enough to gather to only hear the word of God. Perhaps Christians also need to gather to say and do the word of God as the Spirit prompts them. (James 1:22 & Romans 8:14) Is there a … Continue reading →

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The Best Leader

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

The greatest nation on earth is the kingdom of God. It always has been and always will be great. Everyone is invited to become a citizen of this eternally great nation by fully surrendering their heart and life to the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Uninvent Distractions

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Steve Simms

Prompt me, Jesus,Nudge me, Lord.Help me obeySo I can liveIn one accordWith Your will.A nudge from GodIs a lightning rod.It’s His wake-up callTo change your behaviorAnd follow the Savior.Let God’s nudgesDirect your choices.Reject the voicesThat try to silence them.Let God … Continue reading →

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Christian Self-Help Makes Me Feel Loved

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Steve Simms

There’s so much self-help for a Christian to do: “Repent.”“Fight the good fight of faith.”“Resist the devil.”“Draw near to God.”“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.”“Press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling God in … Continue reading →

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I Unclutter My Rudder

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

I unclutterMy rudderSo I don’t sputterThrough my lifeAnd fall inA gutter. I have foughtTo be taughtBy JesusSo my every thoughtCan be broughtTo alignWith His will.I have soughtTo let His wordsBurn in my heartSo I can live caughtBy His presence,Power and … Continue reading →

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The Dove is a Symbol of Hope and Peace

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

The dove is a symbol of hope, purity, and the tenderness of God’s love. A dove with an olive branch represents peace. When the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus, He came in the form of a dove. To quench the … Continue reading →

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Bearing My Heart to Communicate Online

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

Bare your heart to the risen Jesus (not barely, but wholeheartedly) so He can abundantly bear the fruit of His Spirit in and thru your life. Let Him continually remind you, “If you abide in Me and I in you, … Continue reading →

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My Road to Hope

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Let go and letHope in ChristLive in you,But more than just hope,Let Christ, Himself,Live insideTo direct and guideAll you think,Say and do.Let your hope be builtOn nothing lessThan the rockOf revelationDirectly fromGod the Father.Let Jesus beYour living LordAnd always lead … Continue reading →

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Your Guilt Can Be Gone–Snack on That!

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

Guilt be gone! Jesus died to break the gravity of guilt’s hold on your life. Receiving God’s forgiveness is the pathway to mental health. Because his (or her) guilt is gone, a forgiven person is free from the desire to … Continue reading →

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