Category Archives: discipleship

Maturity (Step-by Step)

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I heard the word (and acrostic) PETS throughout the night last night. A powerful way to feel “like a grown up” is to put PETS into daily action. PETS for spreading faith, hope, and love are: P — Pray with … Continue reading →

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Some Things Don’t Require a Computer

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

There is a guideWho knows the way.Let Him lead youThroughout each day.When you are weakHe is so strong.Follow along.(Romans 8:14 and2 Corinthians 12:8-10) Beauty is revealed when flowers open up to the sun. It’s also revealed when people humbly open … Continue reading →

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Priority One

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Priority one: First things first. I have discovered that I experience and realize what I prioritize. Therefore, I prioritize the kingdom of God and seek it first. Jesus first! No nation, no notion, no person, no desire, no plan can … Continue reading →

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I See Myself as a Follower

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Steve Simms

I see myself as a follower on a very narrow path. Step by step throughout each day I diligently seek to faithfully stay with the trail I’m on. You may have read a description of the pathway I’m following. In … Continue reading →

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The Unusual Interview

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

When I was a child and with a small group of other children in a classroom setting, we were asked who we would like to meet and talk with if we could meet any person who has ever lived. The … Continue reading →

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Seeing Myself as If I’m On Stage

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

Throughout each day I see myself as if I am living and doing all that I say and do on a stage, but not just any stage. I see myself on God’s stage. Because I strive to stay aware that … Continue reading →

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I Plan My Goals by Listening to a Voice in My Heart

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

People say, “Listen to your heart,” and “To your own heart be true.” However, many different voices speak in my heart. Some offer good and true advice. Others offer bad and deceptive guidance. My goal is to listen to and … Continue reading →

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Lighting Up For Life, Not Just For Emergencies

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

This morning I walked out into the slowly disappearing darkness. There as I stood between the dim early morning moonlight and the newly rising sunlight I heard an inner voice say, “It’s all My Light.” I love to let the … Continue reading →

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Quit — To Give Up, To Break Your Word, To Refuse To Hang In There

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

Perseverance and faithfulness are rare qualities. It’s easy to quit — to run away — to say that you’ll hang in there some other day. The Bible talks about people who have “a form of godliness” but are “denying the … Continue reading →

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Be Encouraged. There is Hope.

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

* Life can be better.* Choices matter. * Hurts can be healed.* Attitude matters. * Guilt can be forgiven.* Thoughts and words matter.* People can change. * Encouragement is powerful.* Hope can arise. * Jesus became real to me in … Continue reading →

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