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Author Archives: Steve Simms
Jesus makes me pensive
When the Christian is ready to obey Christ, thoughts about the pastor will disappear, and focus will be on the living Jesus. Wow! The intoxication of astonishment is the best way to get high. The living Jesus is knowable. Knowing … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian meditation, contemplation, pensive, poetic pondering, ponderings
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Full-impact Christianity
Low-impact Christianity can be boring. Full-impact never is! Full-impact Christianity is more exciting and absorbing than any sport, music, addiction, or entertainment venue. Go Jesus! Early Christianity was full-impact. It changed people (not thru politics) but by demonstrating the presence … Continue reading
People like to use the “nationalistic we” when referring to what they consider the “good” parts of their country’s history, but not for the bad parts.
Get beyond the “nationalistic we.” Search for: Off the RACE Track–From Color-Blind to Color-Kind.
Lucky breaks or blessings?
There is good luck and bad luck, but there are no bad blessings! Wishing for luck often causes anxiety, but appreciating your blessings is de-stressing. Even when your luck feels low, you can still let God’s blessings flow! Lucky breaks … Continue reading
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Those other pesky masks
When your public image doesn’t match who you are on the inside, it’s just a mask. Too many people want to protect their image by wearing various masks, but they leave their heart open to self-destructive and evil influences. Hiding … Continue reading
The right to bear kindness in your arms & words
You have the right to be kind. Anything you say can be said in a nice way. You have the right to speak with kindness. Hey, America! Let’s rise up and claim our right to bear kindness in our arms … Continue reading
Christians stay focused!
Anyone who is bored with Christianity is out of touch with the living, resurrected Jesus. When the living Jesus is bubbling up from within you, you will have joy, even if churches and bars are closed. Christians, stay focused! Helping … Continue reading
One by one — the 9 spiritual gifts of 1 Corinthians 12
The gifts of the Spirit are nine supernatural operations of the Holy Spirit that work in and thru Christ-followers. They are listed in 1 Corinthians chapter twelve. When we open our heart and life to the gifts of the Holy … Continue reading
The answer’s not in politics, but in another kind of kingdom
There’s no adequate political answer for our current situation. We need the answer that transforms the heart — the living Jesus. When “we” means all humanity, many of our problems will fade away. Biblical Christianity has it’s own government. It … Continue reading
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Free Gas for Your Think Tank -- Short Reflections, Lasting Encouragement 