Monthly Archives: April 2025

“Love One Another”

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

Love — how neglected and misunderstood it is. Love’s not an emotion; it’s unending devotion. Love is patient, but it’s not complacent. It grieves when people embrace guilt producing and self-destructive behaviors. Love’s not blind, but it is kind. It’s … Continue reading →

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My favorite holiday is when the sun comes up and shines its light.

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Steve Simms

If you refuse to do what’s rightYou’ll love darkness more than light.You’ll fade off into the dark of night,And falsely think you’re out of God’s sight.Darkness hides; light exposes.Light enlightens; darkness confuses.Light gives sight; darkness takes it away.(John 3:19) God … Continue reading →

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Camping on a Declaration and a . . .

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’ve spent my adult life camping on a bold declaration about something that I can’t see with my eyes or touch with my hands. I’ve based my all on the content of this declaration. It’s about an invisible person. God … Continue reading →

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Times of Refreshing

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

It’s amazingly refreshing when words of hope and encouragement, and insight and revelation, are flowing from within me. It makes me feel peaceful and productive. For years I have been waking up every morning with such a wonderful inner flow. … Continue reading →

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I Prefer Words Over Emojis

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

I don’t want to have digital images or icons express my emotions and ideas. I prefer my own words instead. I’ve never liked to depend on someone or something to speak for me. I want to speak for myself from … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Discussion Topic

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

My favorite discussion topic is a very special person. He’s the most unique person in history. He is also the most famous and has probably been discussed and written about more than anybody ever. Christ alone is my cornerstone and … Continue reading →

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The Risk to Confess

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’ve taken the risk to openly confess, apologize, take responsibility, and make amends for my wrongdoing many times. I’ve never regretted doing that. In fact, it has always relieved me of a load of guilt and shame. The AA 12 … Continue reading →

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Actionless in Church (Silent-Group-Sit)

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’ve spent many years as an attendee sitting actionless in church. I wish I had had the courage to speak up more often, but I let the religious system keep me silent and passive. Out of fear of being thrown … Continue reading →

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Light Makes Some People Nervous

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Steve Simms

Folks who choose to hideThings deep down insideTo keep them from lightAnd out of plain sightGet nervous in light.They’re scared of insight. God is light.He’s darkness free.He wants to shineIn you and me.People who sayThey know the LordBut won’t walk … Continue reading →

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I Watch and Listen to Someone Special

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love to watch and listen to someone special. But not just to unwind after a demanding day. I do it all the time. Keeping my eyes and ears attuned to this person keeps me from getting wound up in … Continue reading →

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