Category Archives: deception

Heeeer’s More Than Play

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Steve Simms

We live in a time of much deception. We need a wise and discerning mentality to help us avoid deception reception. Superficial, play religion is leading multitudes astray. God’s chosen way for you to know about what Jesus said and … Continue reading →

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How To Recognize a True Christian

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

When I try to use self-effort to cook up the fruit of the Spirit, I always fail. Only the Holy Spirit can produce it in my life. Here’s how to spot genuine Christ-followers. According to the Bible they are doers … Continue reading →

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A Typical Day in Western Culture

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Steve Simms

Western culture has been body slammed by an obsessive focus on the body while abandoning the whole concept of caring for the soul. Physical appearance is presented as more important than inner healing; an alcohol induced buzz as more relaxing … Continue reading →

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I Spend My Time with The Person Who Keeps Me from Idols

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Steve Simms

Here are some idol words — some insights about idols and how to avoid them. An idol heart and mind can easily be captured by idols. Any substitute for God is an idol. Accept no replacement for God and for … Continue reading →

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I Admire People Who Seek to Live Beyond Deception

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

It’s easy to think that something is true with it isn’t. Often the truth is obscure or hidden and all we are left with is the fallibility of our feelings, desires, and opinions. No one is immune to deception. There … Continue reading →

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I Enjoy Reading Words That Uncover My Deception

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

I once found a book that uncovers my deception when I read it with an open heart. Reading that book is like standing in the shower and letting very hot water run over your aching back. It hurts but if … Continue reading →

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The Art of Readjusting Definitions to Reality

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

It’s easy to distort definitions and change the meaning of words in an attempt to justify our own opinions, desires, feelings, and behaviors. However, to do so is often a departure from reality. Spirit-led artists can help us get back … Continue reading →

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Popular Culture and Contemporary Religion Are Both Denying Much That Is Self-Evident,

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

In the Gospels, Jesus warned His followers to beware of false prophets. That’s a warning that Christians seem to ignore today. Almost anybody who says he or she is a Christian minister and starts a church or buys radio or … Continue reading →

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Obvious Observations We Often Overlook (OOWOO)

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Steve Simms

Obviously, it’s important not to overlook the obvious, but we often do. Here are some obvious observations we often overlook (OOWOO).

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God sees thru the disguise of your lies!

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

God sees through the lies of your disguise. Lies, regardless of their size, are deceptive. Deception deploys darkness and destroys our ability to discern and walk in truth. As Christ-followers we need to be careful that we don’t deny the … Continue reading →

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