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Where’s Waldo and Where is Jesus?

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

There’s a famous children’s book called “Where’s Waldo?” or “Where’s Wally?” depending on the country it’s published for. It is full of images of various situations containing hundreds of people and objects. Waldo is somewhere in each crowded picture, and … Continue reading →

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A Quick Quiz and A Challenge

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Steve Simms

How many Bible verses do you see referenced in the following paragraph? In the comments, can you list the book, chapter, and verse for each Scripture reference you see? The more I have fought my thoughts and sought to have … Continue reading →

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Let God Take Control

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Steve Simms

Here’s another way to say Jesus’ main message: God is present to take control. Let Him. (“Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.”) Actively and daily surrender your will to His will. Inner leadings, promptings, and nudges that … Continue reading →

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If You Look Closer, It’s Easy to Trace the Tracks of My Tears

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

Growing in Brokenness (Part 7: The Misunderstanding of Christianity) Our volunteer ministry and start up church in the poorest area of Franklin (that we had given so much time and effort to) was being forced to close due to lack … Continue reading →

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What To Do When You’re Feeling Weak

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Steve Simms

Internalize The Storm Calming Jesus An institutionalized Jesus is stuffy, powerless, and controlled by religious organizations. He’s a different Jesus (2 Corinthians 11:14) than the One presented in the Bible. The biblical Jesus is peace-giving (John 14:27) and storm-calming. (Mark … Continue reading →

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9 Greek Words That Can Set Your Heart on Fire

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Steve Simms

The world today is awash in technology. The English word technology comes from two Greek words: tekhne meaning “skill” and logia meaning “the study of.” Yet with all of our technology, knowledge, and skills our hearts aren’t filled with love, … Continue reading →

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Real Deal Christianity

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Steve Simms

Real deal Christianity is about learning to set aside everything that distances you from God. It’s about avoiding anything that hinders your awareness of the living presence of King Jesus. It’s God’s kingdom ruling and reigning within you on earth … Continue reading →

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Advice From Howler Monkeys

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Steve Simms

Here’s a piece of advice I heard from howler monkeys. God put howler monkeys in tropical treetops to cry out like a mighty rushing wind. Their sound is a call to human beings to keep hunger and thirst (Matthew 5:6) … Continue reading →

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Which for you?

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Steve Simms
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6 Mysteries I’ve Never Solved

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

Much about life is hard to understand. It keeps me asking why? 1) The mystery of bitterness and unkindness: Bye-bye, bitterness.Bye-bye, resentment.Hello, forgiveness.I’m gonna follow Christ!(Ephesians 4:31-32) 2) The mystery of racism: The terrible cruelty of both the horrible human … Continue reading →

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