Monthly Archives: September 2025

Every Word God Speaks to My Heart

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

My favorite word is every word that God speaks to my heart. These are the latest words that came into my heart. I believe that they are from Him. Come to Jesus with your heart humble, open, hungry and honest … Continue reading →

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I Do This Every Day and Every Night

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

Day and night my plans and schedule are simple. I long for and pursue one thing. Like the ancient King David my heart cries out: “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may … Continue reading →

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Casual (Lukewarm) Christianity Raises a Red Flag With Me

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Casual, lukewarm Christianity raises a red flag with me. Why? Because of what Jesus said in Revelation 3:16: “Because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Jesus preaches. The kingdom of God … Continue reading →

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My Ideal Week Is to Consistently Follow and Obey the Risen Jesus

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

Matthew 8 — Christ-Seekers Experience Amazing Words, Amazing Faith, and Amazing Miracles In Matthew 6 Jesus says to make seeking the kingdom of God your first priority–the passion of your life. (6:33) In Matthew 8 we see seekers seeking Jesus. … Continue reading →

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My Respect Goes Frist to the King (The King and Eye)

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

First things first. As inspirational as many athletes are, they don’t receive my first respect. That goes to The King. I strive to see eye to eye with Him. In the Sermon on the Mount King Jesus (Revelation 19:16) used … Continue reading →

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Pursuing Inner Peace

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Steve Simms

I relax by pursuing inner peace. I was an anxious child and as long as I can remember I have hungered for and pursued inner peace. At an early age I began resisting negative thoughts and driving them out of … Continue reading →

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The Word I’ll Never Give Up

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Steve Simms

There’s a word I’ll never give up. I love the sound of it. It thrills my heart and fills me with hope, encouragement, and peace. That word is the English translation of an ancient name. It’s Jesus. I ponder, say, … Continue reading →

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It’s Tempting to Hold Grudges

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Grudges grind away at the mind and eat up the heart. Plainly put, grudges are painful. They cause much more pain to the person who holds them than they do to the people they are being held against. Nonetheless, our … Continue reading →

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Hope for Homesick People

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

Loneliness is a form of homesickness, of being far from home whether that distance is physical, relational, or emotional. There is hope for homesick people. An ancient hermit came out of hiding to announce that hope to the world. His … Continue reading →

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Home is

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Steve Simms

Home is housed in the heart. Home is close relationships. Home is kindness. Home is caring family. Home is dear friends. Home is true community. Home is belonging.Home is tender compassion. Home is a heavenly atmosphere.Home is forgiveness. Home is … Continue reading →

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