Category Archives: repentance

God’s recipe for healing a culture (2 Chronicles 7:14)

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

Pride turns down God’s offer of mercy through Christ’s sacrifice and instead blindly demands His justice because it refuses to humbly recognize its own rebellion against God and its huge need for forgiveness. Mercy me! I’m eternally grateful that God … Continue reading →

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It’s hard to follow Jesus and be morality-phobic

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

There’s more to come, More peace, more joy, More freedom From things that anoy; More love from above Descending like a dove. God’s Spirit Has so much more To say and do Inside of you. Never quit seeking Jesus. Never … Continue reading →

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6 spokes on the wheel of repentance

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Steve Simms

How’s your repentance going? Thank God that He is always wanting to cleanse us and empower us to live a holy life. Instead of rolling with repentance, Christians (and most people) try hard to avoid it. One reason is that … Continue reading →

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Is a Christian still a sinner?

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Steve Simms

It’s easy to see sins in other people; it’s much harder to see them in yourself. It’s easy to “plead the 5th” and hide your sins, but until you confess them and receive forgiveness, they’ll cause you much misery. To … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday — the ignored day of Holy Week

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Steve Simms

What is Holy Saturday? Officially it is the day during Holy Week that falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It’s the last day of Lent. It represents the full day that Jesus was dead and his body was in … Continue reading →

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Dormant Christians don’t do much for God.

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Steve Simms

Pastor-dependency makes Christians drift into dormancy as they decide to “let the pastor do it.” It’s dangerous to delegate your spirituality to a pastor, because Jesus wants a direct relationship with you. Let Christ take the lead in your relationship with … Continue reading →

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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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