Monthly Archives: September 2025

The Skill of Receiving Revelation

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

I believe revelation is available to all human beings. However, it isn’t automatic. We can learn how to open up to it. Revelation from God will rev up elation in your heart and cause you to “rejoice in the Lord!” … Continue reading →

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Inner Well Being

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

How to be glad inside: Instead of trying to forgive yourself truly forgive, pray for, and bless everybody who has hurt or offended you and soon you’ll begin to experience God’s forgiveness of your sins in a fresh, healing, and … Continue reading →

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Priority One

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Priority one: First things first. I have discovered that I experience and realize what I prioritize. Therefore, I prioritize the kingdom of God and seek it first. Jesus first! No nation, no notion, no person, no desire, no plan can … Continue reading →

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The Fulfillment of Focus

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

Hard work distracts my focus from my problems, from my concerns, and from my self-focus, but it doesn’t truly make me feel fulfilled. What does make me fill fulfilled is a persistent focus on the living Jesus Christ. I’ve discovered … Continue reading →

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Hunger to Know God Better

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

I want to beLike a dewdropOn a grass bladeAnd to sparkleIn the sunlightOf Jesus Christ. The focus of church could be on something much greater than listening to one person preach every week. The focus of church could be on … Continue reading →

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I Write Because of Inner Promptings (Not for Money)

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Steve Simms

I pursue writing because of inner promptings, not because of money. I believe it’s vital to learn to listen to and obey what God is saying in your heart. When you ignore God the Holy Spirit, you make Him sad. … Continue reading →

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The Culture of Kindness

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

Before the kingdom of God happens outwardly it happens inwardly inside of a human heart. That has been happening, without observation, for 2,000 years and has created a culture of purity, righteousness, and kindness. Christians are called to be authoritative … Continue reading →

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I Love the Quaker Brand

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love the Quaker brand, but not the company that makes and sells oatmeal. I love the Society of Friends that began in the 1600s and were called Quakers as an insult because they often shook and trembled during prayer … Continue reading →

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Developing Discernment

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus said: “Many false prophets shall appear and deceive many people.” (Matthew 24:11) How can we recognize and avoid false prophets? Their lives will lack the fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23) They won’t have these qualities: * Love — … Continue reading →

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Surrender Your Heart and Your Will to The Lord

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Steve Simms

To not know the Scriptures in a way that they burn in your heart and fill you with the power of God is to be lifeless. (Matthew 22:29) True life is to love the Lord with your all in all … Continue reading →

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