Category Archives: spirituality

Try Faithfulness

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Steve Simms

Faithfulness? Faithfulness is repeatedly and consistently doing what is right. Being continually faithful to God in small things produces great strength. This is how faith works. Faith is faithfulness. When faithfulness is the hardest rise to the occasion. Persistently seek … Continue reading →

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Maturity (Step-by Step)

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

I heard the word (and acrostic) PETS throughout the night last night. A powerful way to feel “like a grown up” is to put PETS into daily action. PETS for spreading faith, hope, and love are: P — Pray with … Continue reading →

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I’m Attempting to Abide

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Hey good looking (all nice and religious) what ya got cooking in your soul? Where is the fruit of the Spirit in your thoughts, feelings, desires, opinions, and actions. I don’t know about you, but I am constantly attempting to … Continue reading →

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I’m Always Attempting Unquenching

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Steve Simms

My ongoing goal is unquenching. I don’t want to be shut down and held back by negative beliefs, attitudes, and actions. I want to unleash the best life has to offer to flow from within. I continually strive to unquench … Continue reading →

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The Fulfillment of Focus

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Steve Simms

Hard work distracts my focus from my problems, from my concerns, and from my self-focus, but it doesn’t truly make me feel fulfilled. What does make me fill fulfilled is a persistent focus on the living Jesus Christ. I’ve discovered … Continue reading →

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I Love the Quaker Brand

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love the Quaker brand, but not the company that makes and sells oatmeal. I love the Society of Friends that began in the 1600s and were called Quakers as an insult because they often shook and trembled during prayer … Continue reading →

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Surrender Your Heart and Your Will to The Lord

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Steve Simms

To not know the Scriptures in a way that they burn in your heart and fill you with the power of God is to be lifeless. (Matthew 22:29) True life is to love the Lord with your all in all … Continue reading →

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“Absorborize!”

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Steve Simms

The best way to experience and enjoy music, beauty, food, and the other good things in life is to absorborize them. The analytical approach pays attention to detail but often misses the joy of a heart that has been deeply … Continue reading →

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I Always Want To Know More About This Topic

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

A man named Thomas had some close friends who told Him they had seen someone who had been executed and entombed, who is now alive from the dead. Of course, Thomas didn’t believe them. He quite reasonably told them that … Continue reading →

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Casual (Lukewarm) Christianity Raises a Red Flag With Me

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Steve Simms

Casual, lukewarm Christianity raises a red flag with me. Why? Because of what Jesus said in Revelation 3:16: “Because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Jesus preaches. The kingdom of God … Continue reading →

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