Monthly Archives: April 2026

Donald Trump to Publicly Read a Powerful Bible Verse

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

I just went to the “America Reads the Bible” website and the largest letters on the screen say in all caps: “PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP READING.” Yes, tonight this Bible-readathon will feature Trump (prerecorded) reading what God told King Solomon … Continue reading →

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Disciple Making

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

I use social media to try to inspire and motivate people to surrender their all to the living Jesus Christ. I ask God to help me write words that can change people’s lives and turn them into radical disciples of … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Living Stones Being Built Together

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Steve Simms

Yesterday I experienced living stones “being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood.” (1 Peter 2:4-5) There were 8 of us — 7 men and one woman. We met at Chile Burrito in Brentwood, Tennessee. We were … Continue reading →

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The Stranger Encounter That Changed My Life

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Steve Simms

“For Christ Himself has brought peace to us!” (Ephesians 2:14) That verse describes what felt like to me to be a random meeting of the risen Jesus Christ in the lobby of my college dorm. I had been invited to … Continue reading →

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Deciding to Help Put a Puzzle Together

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ on planet earth is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Its peace is broken into pieces — tens of thousands of them called denominations and nondenominational churches that are scattered around the world. Yet, Jesus prayed that … Continue reading →

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Death Valley

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Steve Simms

John Muir was an American author who explored and wrote about nature. Because of his role in preserving wilderness areas in the United States, he is known as “the father of the national parks.” This is what John wrote about … Continue reading →

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Safe!

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Steve Simms

Safe! We human beingsAre on borrowed time.The clock is ticking.Time is running out.We need to be savedBefore game over.Who can rescue us?Is there any hopeOr is our fate set?I’ve put my trust inThe risen Jesus.I depend on Him.Every day and … Continue reading →

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And The Reality Is

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Steve Simms

And the reality is, I love to dine on the Bread of Life! Some people say that Christianity is only a powerless religion full of myths. And the reality is . . . the risen Jesus: * Turns hopeless into … Continue reading →

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Pressing on to the Depths With Jesus

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Steve Simms

Are you content to “swim in the shallow end of church”? Instead of letting God’s living water freely and continually flow from within them, too many people dangle their feet once a week in the shallow waters of church. (John … Continue reading →

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15 Ways People Can Respond to God

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Steve Simms

Here are 15 biblical ways you can respond to God the Holy Spirit — the Spirit of wisdom and revelation. (Ephesians 1:17) All Christ followers need to continually live by and walk in the Spirit. (Galatians 5:25). You can . … Continue reading →

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