Category Archives: repentance

Self-forgetting is invigorating

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

A mind set on self is often upset. Self-focus is a ball & chain. To be selfless is to run free. A pampered “self” is never fully satisfied. Self-forgetting is the key to happiness. Self-interest is such a tiny & … Continue reading →

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Everyone needs forgiveness–even you

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

Your heart was made for God. It’s lost without Him. Receiving God’s forgiveness can reconnect your heart with God. A dark heart can have a fresh start with Jesus. To many people say “I’m trying to find myself,” instead of “I’m … Continue reading →

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Take time to align

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Steve Simms

Unless we align with God, we’ll be forever off course. Francis Grimke (an early American Civil Rights leader in 1919) put it like this: “The great spiritual need of man is to get rid of sin, to get out from … Continue reading →

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Live it up with fervor, avidity, passion, & ardor!

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Steve Simms

Heart-felt faith Follows Jesus with fervor, Prays with passion, Adores with ardor. Maybe church could focus folks’ attention on the risen Jesus instead of on a pastor. An interactive, personal relationship with the risen Jesus is amazing. Let God put insatiable … Continue reading →

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Awakening to mental health

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Steve Simms

Awakened with thoughts about mental health: Last night I posted this question on Facebook: “How much evil, craziness, and demonic activity will 21st Century America have to experience before we realize that we desperately need the help of the living … Continue reading →

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We desperately need heavenly politics

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Steve Simms

Forget Trump and Hillary–America desperately needs the living, resurrected Jesus. Here’s my paraphrase of Jesus’ words in Matthew 3:2: “Line up your attitude, thoughts, words, and actions with God and His will (rather than with your feelings, desires, compulsions, and … Continue reading →

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Defeated Christians are not part of God’s plan

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Steve Simms

Defeated Christians, overcome by the world and caught up in ungodly cravings and complusions, are not part of God’s plan. We can only be defeated when we walk away from God’s will. However, in the 21 Century, many of us … Continue reading →

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Does Donald Trump need forgiveness?

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Steve Simms

Paul of Tarsus said: “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing.” (Romans 7:18) “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) “Here is a trustworthy saying that … Continue reading →

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I’ll fight with spiritual weapons!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Steve Simms

Plenty of people will fight with the physical weapons of guns and bombs. Where are the people who will dare to fight with spiritual weapons instead? Christ-followers are called to fight evil with spiritual weapons rather than physical weapons. So … Continue reading →

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The Best People R Bad — My Bad!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

Even all the best people are bad people. My bad! I’m a bad person and so are you. Here are some quotes that show why: “You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ … Continue reading →

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