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My high card is never high enough

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Steve Simms

If you don’t alwaysDraw an Ace,The card of a perfect life,You need God’s mercy. All humansFall shortOf whatWe’re supposedTo be,That’s whyWe needGod’s mercy. Let the Ace of HeartsRed like the blood of Jesus,Remind youYou’re on His heart. Just because I’m … Continue reading →

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Elephants inspire . . .

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

You know they’re cute. Let them inspire you.

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Selfie-anity

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

No matter how big it smiles, self-focused Christianity (“selfie-anity”) doesn’t present a clear picture of the risen Jesus. If your Christianity doesn’t look like the Book of Acts, it’s based more on habit and tradition than on the living Jesus … Continue reading →

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War elephants can help you win your inner battles . . .

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

In history, war elephants (elephants that have been trained to be used in combat) have been powerful weapons. They were used to charge and rout the enemy. The most famous use of war elephants was when Hannibal used them to … Continue reading →

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Not a fountain of youth, but a book of uplifting truth

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Steve Simms

Let uplifting words Be like birds And sing their song As you go along. Hope-filled thoughts Will make your day As they fill your mind Along the way. Read: Elephants INspiring The Room. A book of Uplifting truth Can help … Continue reading →

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The transparent touch of triumph

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Steve Simms

If your heartIs untouchable,Your life will beMechanical. Don’t live withoutThe invisible touchThat you feel withinAnd not on your skin. The invisible touchOf a compassionate wordCan heal a heartThat’s disturbed. The touch,That can makeYour soulRestored and whole,Isn’t be feltBy the body. … Continue reading →

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Elephants INspiring The Room

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Steve Simms

Announcing my first “non-controversial” book! Beyond politics, history, and religion–just what America needs: 365 original, heart-inspiring statements and dozens of uplifting elephant illustrations! Inspire yourself with 365 fun, original, and encouraging statements. You’ll smile, be inspired, and feel your stress … Continue reading →

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Better skin?

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

The skinYou’re in,Even withLess melanin,Is no betterThan the skinOthers are in. To look down on, or ignore people because of the color of their skin is a major flaw in the content of our character. Judging people by the color … Continue reading →

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Sunshine breakthrough

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

Everyday, try to be the sunshine breaking through the clouds in someone’s inner storm. Lavish kindness can banish anguish and make it vanish. If you let other people pick out the attitudes you wear, you’ll never learn to dress yourself … Continue reading →

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“The church,” “the Spirit,” “the blessings”

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Steve Simms

When there are thousands of disagreeing, independent denominations and churches, the phrase “the church” makes no sense. Anything that distracts our focus from the risen Jesus, quenches the Holy Spirit. Distraction hinders the Spirit’s action. I’m unworthy of every blessing … Continue reading →

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