Category Archives: power of words

The living Jesus is the elephant in the room

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

One day I foundThe living Jesus,Or rather He found me.He’s the elephantIn the room of Christian religion,Hidden from the wise,But revealed toHumble, broken people.(Matthew 11:25.)Here’s how HeStreams in my life! The active presence of the living Jesus is the elephant … Continue reading →

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Jesus is louder than words

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Steve Simms

The voice of Jesus is louder than words. His inner promptings are more powerful than any sermon. Train your heart to hear Him. A hard heart and tearless eyes are a form of self-deception, not self-protection. Without accurate perception, Truth … Continue reading →

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Need a life reboot?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Steve Simms

When you’re continually bombarded by destructive words and images, refuse to be swept up in their raging current! Toxic people use toxic words. Hopeful people use hopeful words. When there is a system error in your heart, don’t shift into denial … Continue reading →

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This dynamic best seller is a fire starter!

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Steve Simms

Communication is a form of creation. Words paint images. Read the Bible and let the words God spoke in the past paint your heart today. Much in the Bible I don’t understand, but the parts I do understand have transformed my … Continue reading →

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Tweaking old clichés

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Steve Simms

Think outside the cliché. Nonsense makes the heart lose wonder. If you’ve seen one cliché, you’ve seen them all. If you’re going to use a cliché, at least take the time to come up with an original one. Clichés help … Continue reading →

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If it’s harmful, don’t do it. If it’s unkind, don’t say it. If it’s tormenting, don’t think it.

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

The thoughts and images that you have allowed in your mind were the seeds that produced the way you feel today.

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How do you handle cussin’ Christians?

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Steve Simms

I’ve noticed a new trend lately, something I’ve never really noticed much in the past — cussing Christians. I don’t get it. Why would people who are called to be “pure in spirit” want to pollute themselves and others with … Continue reading →

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An eclipse isn’t permanent. Don’t stay in the darkness!

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Steve Simms

Whatever we let eclipse the Son causes us to walk in darkness. An eclipse is never meant to be permanent. Don’t stay in the darkness! We all need God to kneed us. The question is, will we let Him? Align … Continue reading →

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Word choice matters

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Steve Simms

Your lingo leads your life. Choose to use uplifting lingo! It’s hard to build a positive life with a negative vocabulary. Bad words don’t produce good outcomes. Your feelings follow the verbiage you daily use and consume. Volatile verbiage creates volatility. Serene verbiage … Continue reading →

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Do fishy, smelly words jump into your mind?

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Steve Simms

People become like the words they think, say, write, hear, & read. Do you need a change in words? Lay down put-down words & take up uplifting words! Holy Spirit promptings, when humbly obeyed, turn into amazing God moments! When first coming to … Continue reading →

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