Category Archives: hope of glory

My Favorite Time of Day

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

My favorite time of day is when the morning star welcomes the sunrise to enlighten, not just the sky, but also my heart. (2 Corinthians 4:6) Jesus is “the bright morning star” (Revelation 22:16) who welcomes me to experience and … Continue reading →

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A Marvelous Habit

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Steve Simms

I have a habit that fills me with peace, contentment, and joy. It’s a simple habit — a habit of mental and emotional focus. I try to notice nature throughout each day — the trees, bushes, flowers, birds, animals, and … Continue reading →

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The Word I Want to Use More — Glory!

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Steve Simms

Let God work in you the way that He worked in and through Jochebed, a Hebrew slave in Egypt. God used Jochebed to save her infant son from the Pharoah’s order of death for all newborn Hebrew boys. Here’s how … Continue reading →

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I Carry . . .

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

The most important thing that I carry with me is not a thing at all. I carry hope (both with me and within me). To be a bit more specific, I carry what the Bible calls: “Christ in you, the … Continue reading →

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Can hope be lifted high in this hurting world?

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

When a churchBecomes ekklesiaPeople will see aReal change.Church will beginTo be aSpirit-ledHeart-feltCommunity.When the premium fuelOf God’s SpiritFills a local gatheringOf the body of ChristWith His PresenceWe will be aShining LightAs Jesus buildsHis ekklesia! Here’s the biblical key to ekklesia: “They … Continue reading →

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Listening for hope is a joy!

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

The sounds that strike our human ear drums are often stressful. Negative words frequently bring us bad, threatening, and depressing news. It’s hard to listen for the sounds of hope in a world that overflows with negativity. My favorite hobby … Continue reading →

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What’s stable in this crazy world?

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Steve Simms

What’s stable in a crazy world? The living Jesus. A red-hot book blazes in my heart & sets my soul on fire! What is it? The Bible testimony about the living Jesus. Be cautious that you don’t stray away from … Continue reading →

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What makes a bad New Year? People.

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Steve Simms

If the world is bad, People made it so. A better world Requires better people. We try to fix the world with laws & programs that fail to make us better people. The world doesn’t need a better political system. It … Continue reading →

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Hope for disillusioned church goers . . .

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Steve Simms

To disillusioned church goers Longing for a home and Feeling like the road is closed, Trapped in a religious system Of controlling words about God, The good news cries out: “Jesus is alive and Wants to be your guide; Step … Continue reading →

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Air Dancer Christ-followers

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Steve Simms

As I was with a group of Christ-followers who were praying and sharing as they felt prompted by the Holy Spirit, the image of a large Air Dancer came to my mind. Are Christ-followers called to be animated like Air … Continue reading →

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