Monthly Archives: October 2026

Ignored Christian Values

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Steve Simms

Are You Ignoring These Christian Values? The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)* Love,* Joy,* Peace,* Patience,* Kindness,* Goodness,* Faithfulness,* Gentleness,* Sefl-control.The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12)* Poverty in spirit,* Mourning,* Meekness,* Hunger and thirst for righteousness,* Mercy,* A pure heart,* Peace-making,* … Continue reading →

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Make Your Life A Movie About Kindness

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Steve Simms

Let’s rewind from name-calling. It’s time to be kind to each other. You have the right to disapprove of my lifestyle and my beliefs about morality and religion. I respect your right to disagree with my attitude and my actions. … Continue reading →

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Beyond Routine

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Live can easily drift away from joy into systematic routine. Here’s an example of how spontaneity in life is often pushed aside and replaced with routine. “Most churches have developed well-meaning formational programming that is long on information and study … Continue reading →

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Beyond “Churchianity” to the Love of Jesus

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Steve Simms

If you’re a genuine Christian, Jesus is closer to you than you can imagine. He lives inside you, even when you don’t perceive His presence. (1 John 4:4) Your body is His temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Train yourself to be … Continue reading →

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Have You Experienced These 3 Loves?

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Steve Simms
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A Bouquet of 3 Loves

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Steve Simms

Jesus told His followers to have a strange bouquet of three loves. As Jesus described them, those three loves are individually rare and seldom seen together as a bouquet. How many of the three do you have? 1) All-out love … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Christ Beyond Religious Legalism

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Steve Simms

Studying, analyzing, and trying to explain God’s law doesn’t produce life. The Bible says that it produces death. Jesus calls us beyond a legalistic approach that tries to understand God, systematize and rationalize theology, and institutionalize faith. Instead, He offers … Continue reading →

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Encouraged by Numbers

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Steve Simms

Since 2014, my wife Ernie and I have been seeing three or more of the same number in a row — 333, 777, 111, 5555, etc. — several times a day. We see them on digital clocks, signs, television, odometers, … Continue reading →

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My “Magic” Moment

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Steve Simms

The moment I first felt truly alive was the moment I woke up to the presence, power, and love of the risen Jesus. I was a freshman in college and reluctantly visited an enthusiastic gathering of Jesus Freaks in the … Continue reading →

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I Wish That . . .

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

I wish that Christians wouldn’t ignore Jesus’ commands to love one another and to love your enemies. I wish they would wholeheartedly obey them. Although Jesus doesn’t approve of many of our behaviors, He loves illegal immigrants, Democrats, Muslims, addicts, … Continue reading →

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