Category Archives: freedom

An Abiding Relationship with Jesus Christ

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Steve Simms

The coolest thing I’ve ever found is an abiding, heart-to-heart relationship with the risen Jesus. I can’t keep quiet about how Jesus has freed me from inner bondage and daily fills my life with peace and joy. Let Jesus beYour … Continue reading →

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Being Free from Controlling Thoughts, Feelings, Desires, and Habits

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

Freedom isn’t words. It isn’t an idea or an ideal. Freedom isn’t a form of government. It isn’t produced by patriotism. Freedom is within. If a person is bound to thoughts, feelings, desires, and habits, he or she isn’t free. … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Have Freedom of Speech

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Steve Simms

I don’t have the freedom of speech. When something happens, I’ve been told to express gratitude. I’ve been told to say it out loud and say it to a crowd. I’ve been told to verbally express thanks not only to … Continue reading →

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A Write About Freedom

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Steve Simms

The freedom to ignore and disobey your conscience is the false freedom to self-destruct. That’s the freedom that is being promoted and embraced by our contemporary culture. It’s no surprise that the sadness of self-destruction surrounds us. Here’s true freedom: … Continue reading →

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Declaration of Dependence

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

The risen Jesus is my Lord. I am daily dependent on Him. Apart from Him I can do nothing. He is my foundation, my strength, and my hope. I proclaim my dependence on Christ. Jesus sets me free from my … Continue reading →

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Freedom quiz

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Steve Simms

Freedom quiz: How many of these life-traps are you free from?

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A hard heart is an escape room, not a comfort zone.

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Steve Simms

When lifeTries to drapeYour heart with discouragementDon’t play the same tapeOver and over in your mind.Never stop searchingUntil you findThe way of escape. A closed heart is an escape room. The purpose of an escape room isn’t to make yourself … Continue reading →

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Celebrating true freedom on the 4th

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Steve Simms

Until we’re no longer in bondage to controlling thoughts, desires, and emotions, we’re not fully free. The freedom to be controlled and dominated by desires isn’t freedom at all. When desire replace logic and self-control, freedom disappears. If we proudly … Continue reading →

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Refugees from sin

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Steve Simms

Refugees fleeing fromGuilt and self-destruction,Shame and addiction,You are welcomeIn the kingdom of God True Christians are refugeesWho are escapingFrom the chaosAnd destruction of sin. The best refugeFor refugees from sadnessIs the living Jesus.

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Benched Christians

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Steve Simms

The purpose of teaching people about Jesus is so they can follow Him, not so they can be dependent on constant teaching. Church likes to bench Christians, however, Jesus wants to activate them, empower them, and fire the up! When benched … Continue reading →

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