Category Archives: God

Nature — It Ain’t All Natural

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Steve Simms

There is something about nature that’s not natural — something out of this world in our planet’s operating system. It is invisible, like the wind, but you can see its results everywhere. It is a mystery, a great oxymoron — … Continue reading →

The Most Significant Big Bang

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Steve Simms

What was the most significant Big Bang In the history of the universe? The sound of the hammer Driving the nails Into the hands and feet Of the Son of God! Bang . . . Bang . . . Bang … Continue reading →

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Why R Believers Brainwashed Into Applauding All Sorts Of Ungodliness?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Steve Simms

3rd time through this month Reading the Book of Acts How’d those Acts believers Turn the world upside down While today we spiritually waste away Brainwashed into applauding All sorts of ungodliness? 1 thing I noticed — Acts believers were … Continue reading →

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Proof Found For The Existence Of God

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Steve Simms

Here are some ways that God actively intervenes in my life and daily gives me proof of His reality: * He frequently wakes me up around 5:30 am with a new blog post running through my mind even though I … Continue reading →

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The Most Neglected Spiritual Truth . . . The Most Ignored Voice

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Steve Simms

What is the most neglected spiritual truth taught in the New Testament? I believe that it is the idea of being actively and personally led by God’s Spirit. Unless we are led by the Holy Spirit, we are just wandering … Continue reading →

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The Tim Tebow Denver/Pittsburg 3:16 Stats, Berry Street, & God

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Steve Simms

What do you do when you encounter incredible statistical improbabilities (wow, that’s 3 words with 14 syllables)? 1) Write them off as coincidence? Or 2) Seriously ponder the mystery and awe behind them? For example, have you read or heard … Continue reading →

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The Living God Is Convicting . . .

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Steve Simms

The Living God is convicting . . . He confronts our sin. God is challenging . . . He pulls us out of our comfort zone. God is disquieting . . . He overturns our apple carts. Is the living … Continue reading →

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Do you hide or delete God’s status updates from your heart’s wall? They are not spam, but the convicting voice of the Lamb of God, knocking on your heart’s door.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Steve Simms

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“Tebowing” Is Now An Official Word — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Steve Simms

Tebowing — What The Church Can Learn From Tim Tebow Denver Broncos’ quarterback, Tim Tebow, has had a remarkable season in 2011, leading his team to the NFL Playoffs by spearheading several amazing comebacks. Tim, a sincere follower of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Many Voices Are Stalking You, Seducing You . . .

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Steve Simms

Life has given us free will, the ability and freedom to make choices (its pro choice). Yet many voices are after you, stalking you, seducing you, competing for your choices. * The loud voice of desire boldly booms the proclamation: … Continue reading →

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Nature — It Ain’t All Natural

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The Most Neglected Spiritual Truth . . . The Most Ignored Voice

The Living God Is Convicting . . .

Do you hide or delete God’s status updates from your heart’s wall? They are not spam, but the convicting voice of the Lamb of God, knocking on your heart’s door.

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