Category Archives: confession

Set Aside Pride & Enjoy Being Forgiven

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Steve Simms

To follow prideIs not a good guide.It keeps you stuck insideA trap of wrong thinkingAnd wrongdoing.A childlike heart knowsHow to set aside prideAnd say, “I’m sorry.”Please forgive me. It is a liberating statement to humbly and sincerely say to God … Continue reading →

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The Risk to Confess

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

I’ve taken the risk to openly confess, apologize, take responsibility, and make amends for my wrongdoing many times. I’ve never regretted doing that. In fact, it has always relieved me of a load of guilt and shame. The AA 12 … Continue reading →

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Year By Year The Truth Never Changes

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Steve Simms

Truth telling (not my truth or your truth, but the real, honest truth) is the sign of freedom and courage. It’s the freedom and courage to speak and obey your conscience instead of deceptive feelings and desires. Truth aligns with … Continue reading →

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What to do About Invitations to Make Treaties with Evil

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

The human heart is continually being invited, enticed, and seduced to welcome, entertain, and make treaties with evil. In the midst of all of the corruption and temptation around and within us, Jesus calls us to purify our heart. Purity … Continue reading →

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6 spokes on the wheel of repentance

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

How’s your repentance going? Thank God that He is always wanting to cleanse us and empower us to live a holy life. Instead of rolling with repentance, Christians (and most people) try hard to avoid it. One reason is that … Continue reading →

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God’s everywhere. (It’s silly to try to hide.)

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Steve Simms

I know thatGod knows meAnd focusesOn me withAttentive awarenessThere’s nothingI can hideFrom Him.Even if I triedEverything’s outIn the open.He even knowsMy secret pride.Nothing can be denied.He knows what I decideBefore I choose it.He knows my every strideBefore I take it.He … Continue reading →

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Weakly Reader makes me strong!

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Steve Simms

When I was in elementary school we were regularly given a publication called “Weekly Reader.” Did you get that when you were in school? However, as an adult I have learned to depend on another publication — “Weakly Reader.” It … Continue reading →

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Defeated Christians are not part of God’s plan

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Steve Simms

Defeated Christians, overcome by the world and caught up in ungodly cravings and complusions, are not part of God’s plan. We can only be defeated when we walk away from God’s will. However, in the 21 Century, many of us … Continue reading →

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I’ll fight with spiritual weapons!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Steve Simms

Plenty of people will fight with the physical weapons of guns and bombs. Where are the people who will dare to fight with spiritual weapons instead? Christ-followers are called to fight evil with spiritual weapons rather than physical weapons. So … Continue reading →

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5 Simple Ways To Release More Love In Church/Corps Meetings

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Steve Simms

“Love one another.” –Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have a supernatural outbreak of God’s love in our church meetings? Control contorts, constricts, and collapses love. Love must be free to spontaneously flow. –5 simple ways to increase love … Continue reading →

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