Category Archives: pride

It Costs to Stop the Shutdown

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

It will cost you your pride to stop shutting down the Holy Spirit. (James 4:6) It’s worth the price. Humble yourself and pay it. (James 4:10) Too many Christians have shut down their faith. (Hebrews 11:6) They have shut their … Continue reading →

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Go Beyond Pride to Peace and Joy

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

Go beyond pride to inner peace and joy. Set aside pride and find the humility that attracts the presence and grace of God. Learn to continually experience the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) spontaneously flowing from within you. … Continue reading →

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The Place of Religious Pride

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Steve Simms

It’s humbling to admit, but I’ve been in the place of religious pride many times. It’s such an easy trap to fall into without even realizing that you are caught up in it. I pray that God will show me … Continue reading →

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Beyond Pride to Gratitude

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

The longer I live the more I realize that I have nothing to be proud about. My life overflows with blessings not accomplishments. Every good thing that I have done and every accomplishment that I have experienced has been because … Continue reading →

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I’d Like to Be Better Informed About My Own “I Will Nots”

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Steve Simms

“I Will Nots” Pharoah refused to obey the Lord because he had a hardened heart. When God used Moses to tell Pharoah to “Let My people go,” Pharoah replied, “I will not.” The Bible tells Christians: “Today, if you hear … Continue reading →

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Self-Absorption Soaks Up Distortion

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

Self-absorptionIs disproportion.It’s a distortionAnd a contortionOf reality. Self-absorption is a house of hazy smoke and twisted mirrors that drastically distorts reality through the lenses of human pride. It hardens your heart, shuts down your mind, and fills your mouth with … Continue reading →

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Making Unproven, Prideful Accusations

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

A personality trait that always raises a red flag with me is peoples’ tendency to make unproven, prideful accusations. This is rampant nowadays, especially in politics. Too many people who say they are Christians are stating their unproven opinions and … Continue reading →

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The Rainbow Invites Us into a Divine Romance

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Steve Simms

The rainbow is an invitation into a divine romance. It is the promise of a beautiful future and the offer of a heart-to-heart relationship with the living God. The next time you see a rainbow let it move your heart … Continue reading →

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Life Before Digital Platform Pride

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Steve Simms

Humans have always found avenues for pride, but the internet’s digital platforms for pride take the cake. Now we’re bombarded by boasting day and night. Egocentric pontifications abound. Humility seems to be gone with the wind. The online pride factories … Continue reading →

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I try to ban the word “proud” from my vocabulary.

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Steve Simms

There’s a widely used word that bothers me. People frequently say, “I’m proud of . . .” or “Be proud of . . .” or “I’m a proud . . .” I try to ban the word “proud” from my … Continue reading →

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