Category Archives: goodness

Lookin’ like a Christian?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Steve Simms

 

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Surrounded by voices from another world

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Steve Simms

We’re surrounded by another world That most people seldom notice; However, when we listen quietly, We can hear inner voices from there. One torments and seduces towards evil. The other comforts and steers towards love. The voice we learn to … Continue reading →

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Be a fruity Christian

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Steve Simms

There’s no better stuff than the fruit of the Holy Spirit. But you often need to go out on a limb to get it. After all, that’s where the fruit grows. Are you ready to be a fruity Christian? “But the … Continue reading →

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Let’s go beyond church to the fruit of the Spirit!

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Steve Simms

Let’s Let’s go beyond church conflict, competition, and control — to the fruit of the Spirit: * Love * Joy * Peace * Patience * Kindness * Goodness * Faithfulness * Gentleness * Spirit-Controlled Self * http://amzn.to/2ao4vBe

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The Bible Teaches That Love Is A Fruit Of The Spirit

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

There’s a popular phrase going around: “love wins.” But what is love and where does it come from? The Bible teaches that love is a fruit of the Spirit. The word Spirit in this quote has a capital S because … Continue reading →

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Why Is There So Much Good In The World?

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

Why Is There So Much Good In The World? Where did good come from? Why does the world contain so much compassion and kindness and altruism and self-sacrifice and love and honesty and purity and mercy and faithfulness? –Why do … Continue reading →

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The apps of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Steve Simms
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