Category Archives: conscience

The Spirit Of Prophecy Is Still Working In God’s People

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Steve Simms

Easter’s over — the marketing hype; the retail rituals of buying baskets, bunnies, cards and clothes; and the religious rites.  Easter candy’s cheap — 50%, 75%, or even 90% off now.  We’ve moved on . . . but Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Being A Spiritual Wimp (Top 10 Ways To Grow Strong In The Lord)

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Steve Simms

In today’s tremendously tempting environment, it is important not to be a spiritual wimp.  Maintaining a consistent walk with the Lord requires great spiritual strength. Here are my Top Ten Ways To Grow Strong In The Lord.  However, because this … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I Think I’m Very Wealthy

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Steve Simms

A few days ago I began to realize how wealthy I am.  However, it is not a wealth that Forbes magazine will recognize. Nevertheless, if the world’s billionaires knew how much peace, contentment, excitement, clear conscience, joy, and sweet, moment-by-moment companionship with … Continue reading →

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The Top Ten Boldest Quotations From The Book Of Acts

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Steve Simms

Would you like to read some really bold statements?  The Book of Acts is full of them.  After reading through Acts 6 times in 3 months, I have picked out my The Top Ten Boldest Quotations From The Book Of … Continue reading →

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I Deal In Idealism (Asking “Why Not” Instead Of “Why”?)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Steve Simms

I deal in idealism.  I guess this George Bernard Shaw quote (often mistakenly attributed to Robert Kennedy) says it best: “Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not.” … Continue reading →

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Pro Choice Or No Choice? Popular Culture’s Conflicting Concepts

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Steve Simms

The term pro choice and the phrase the right to choose are widely used in American society while at the same time popular culture preaches the concept that people have no choice but to obey certain cravings, compulsions, orientations, and/or … Continue reading →

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Who Dat? The Voice (It’s Really 3 Voices)

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Steve Simms

Who dat talkin’ in my head?  It is important to understand that the voice that speaks in every human mind has three sources.  (It’s really 3 voices.) If we miss this point we falsely think that our own thinking is … Continue reading →

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Conscience, Moral Principals, Judgments, Right Conduct, & Shame

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Steve Simms

Quotations from the book, “Knowing Right From Wrong,” by Thomas D. Williams: “In the depths of our consciences we recognize the existence of a law we did not write, but which we feel we must obey.  We have the power … Continue reading →

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I Disagree! — Dissent On Super Bowl Sunday

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Steve Simms

In contemporary America dissent has been defined as hatred and hushed.  On this Super Bowl Sunday, 2012, I lovingly disagree!  (If two people agree, or pretend to agree, on everything; at least one of them is intentionally being politically correct.) … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Ways To Quench The Holy Spirit

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Steve Simms

“Quench not the Spirit” is one of the most disobeyed scriptures in the New Testament.  So how do we quench the Spirit.  Here are the Top Ten ways. 10) We teach people that God isn’t speaking to human beings nowadays. … Continue reading →

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