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Author Archives: Steve Simms
Discipleship goes beyond religious rules, methodology & theology
The only way a human can continually manifest the character of Jesus (the fruit of the Spirit) is by denying and dying to the desires and demands of sin and of self (the flesh) and instead, being continually led by … Continue reading
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All skin-colors are created equal!
People who propagate The idea that skin-color Is a justification for hate Desecrate Human rights. Search for: Off the RACE Track–From Color-Blind to Color-Kind.
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Should worship be more than songs & a sermon?
When you continually hear and follow His voice, Jesus becomes more than a religious belief system. He becomes both your Lord and your friend. Hearing Jesus requires no skill. It only requires your willingness to hear. If you’re not excited … Continue reading
Life is like bowling (inner peace is too)
When anxiety strikes, get busy. Spare no time knocking down its pins. You can’t knock down the bowling pins of anxiety if you let your mind roll into the gutter. “Life’s like bowling. A pinsetter keeps setting up pins–negative thoughts, … Continue reading
Too many labels & attempts at identity
Last week I met a stranger named Person and someone gave me a bottle of water simply labeled H2O. Perhaps we over label people! Then I read where someone had posted: “The Bible calls us to leave behind all the … Continue reading
“One anothering” in The Salvation Army
There are 50+ “one another” verses in the Bible. When Christians seek to obey them, hearts begin to connect and community occurs. We can’t “bear with each other” and follow the other “one another” commands if we refuse to band … Continue reading
Strange conversation with a “non-racist” stranger
I was in a conversation with a stranger last night. When I told him I was a writer he asked what I write. I had him google my author page. When he saw my book, “Off the RACE Track,” he … Continue reading
When moral progress is in retreat, life is headed for defeat.
When moral progress is in retreat, life is headed for defeat. Today people don’t like to discuss what it means to sin. They’d rather just do it and not think about the ethics or the consequences. God has the answer … Continue reading
The word sin may seem outdated, but the practice of sin isn’t.
Wrongful behaviors, thoughts, feelings and desires are like the mighty current in a river. We don’t know how strong our corruption is as long as we are flowing cooperatively along with it, but when we sincerely try to resist it, … Continue reading
Spirit-led, heart-to-heart connection
Group prayerIs an opportunity to shareYour heart with GodAnd with those who careTo be in prayerWith you. Jesus wants His followers to gather in Spirit-led, heart-to-heart connection. We can’t be consciously connected heart-to-heart unless we honestly, humbly, and compassionately open … Continue reading