Category Archives: salvation

My “Magic” Moment

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Steve Simms

The moment I first felt truly alive was the moment I woke up to the presence, power, and love of the risen Jesus. I was a freshman in college and reluctantly visited an enthusiastic gathering of Jesus Freaks in the … Continue reading →

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Safe!

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Steve Simms

Safe! We human beingsAre on borrowed time.The clock is ticking.Time is running out.We need to be savedBefore game over.Who can rescue us?Is there any hopeOr is our fate set?I’ve put my trust inThe risen Jesus.I depend on Him.Every day and … Continue reading →

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Inner Peace for Sale (Without a Price)

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

This is beyond belief: “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is … Continue reading →

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Forgiven

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

I am forgiven even though my pride used to tell me that I didn’t need forgiveness. I thought I was a good person, better than most people. The church that I attended when I was a teenager used to have … Continue reading →

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Salvation comes by dependency on Jesus

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Steve Simms

Making a one-time decision to “accept Christ” isn’t Christianity. Daily surrendering your life to Christ’s direct Lordship and control is. To truly believe in Jesus is to daily depend on Him instead of depending on your own effort, knowledge, desires, … Continue reading →

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Fear closing your heart to the risen Jesus and missing out on His mercy.

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Steve Simms

Words from the mind ramble on. Words from God’s Spirit roll with revelation like waves from Heaven. The inner release of Christ’s rushing rivers will cause your heart to runover with joy. Let God’s Spirit reveal to your heart the … Continue reading →

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Appreciation, kindness, politics, & love

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Steve Simms

People who are unkind have run out of kindness and need to be filled up. Take a moment to share some kindness with them. When you’re appreciative of the positive things in your life, you won’t be overcome by the … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Ways I Have Grown In Christ

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Steve Simms

Top 10 ways I have grown as a Christian: 1) Salvation experience; 2) Baptism in the Holy Spirit; 3) Continually, listening to and obeying Jesus’ voice; 4) Daily Bible reading (and doing) with an open heart; 5) Regularly speaking in … Continue reading →

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I gave up my weigh-in and found the way in!

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Steve Simms

I gave up my weigh-in and found the way in! One weigh And I didn’t Measure up. Then Jesus came To pay my debt, And be the way By living His life Inside of me. Don’t wait To let Jesus … 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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